Coke 600 @Charlotte

[Maxx40]

CUP YTD

+6.24 units (Match-Ups)
+8.70 units (Props)
+5.42 units (Outrights)

Total: +20.36 units

Not sure if they will get this thing in tonight, weather not looking too good here in the Carolinas, tomorrow is questionable as well.

This is what I played:

Match-Ups

2.50 units Jeff Burton (-135) over David Ragan (@thegreek)
Like this one the best for today. Burton may be the most patient driver on the track and knows how to take care of his equipment, two important factors in a 600 mile marathon.
This is one of his 5 best tracks statistically(14.4 avg. in 30 starts-15 Top 10's/8 Top 5's/ 3 Wins). Won here last time out and has five Top 6 finishes in the last six races.
Also having a very good 2009 with 9 straight Top 15 runs (including 5 Top 10's). The only negative is his practice speeds (was 25th in Happy Hour) but think they will improve on that during the race. This is a proven car (chassis #271) already has ran 3 times in '09(3rd @Vegas/14th @Atlanta/12th @ Darlington) This is also the team that won the Pit Crew Challenge last week so another advantage there.

On the other hand Ragan and this Roush team has been a disappointment so far this year, only 1 Top 10 finish (@Daytona) and 7 finishes of 22nd or worse in 11 races.

1.50 units Carl Edwards (-105) over Kurt Busch (@5dimes)
Think its time for Carl to get his mojo back. Seems to run best on the 1.5 mile cookie-cutter tracks and the stats show it. Four Top 10's in the last 6 at Charlotte and this year two of his best runs were at Atlanta (3rd) and Texas (10th). Was 2nd in final practice on Saturday.

Kurt brought the car that dominated and won at Atlanta but so far has not shown that dominance in qualifying and practice (was 31st in final practice and qualified 17th). Still may run near the Top 10 but think Edwards has a chance at Top 5.

1.00 unit Kyle Busch (-130) over Jeff Gordon (@5dimes)
If Kyle makes it to the end he's definite Top 2 or 3... just don't think Gordon gets near that tonight.

1.00 unit Jamie McMurray (+105) over Martin Truex (@5dimes)
McMurray's season has been a case of good finish, bad finish but even though Jamie Mc is inconsistent he has had some good runs here (5th last race in October) and 3 Top 10's so far in 2009. Was good in both practice sessions yesterday and if things go right has a shot at the Top 10, with him though that could be a big if. Just not crazy about Truex today.

1.00 unit Juan Pablo Montoya (-125) over Sam Hornish (@5dimes)
I know this has been a horrible track for Montoya (32.2 avg. in 4 starts) mainly because of 2 crash outs, but I think that may change with this race. Like his chances at a Top 15 or maybe a little better.

Hornish should be pretty good also but with him that don't always translate to a good finish.

Props

1.5 units Kyle Busch (-115) under 6.5 (@5dimes)
Pretty simple, if Kyle finishes the 600 miles he'll be better than this number

1.00 unit Kurt Busch (-115) over 10.5 (@5dimes)
Not sure about a Top 10 for Kurt tonight

1.00 Dale Jr. (-130) under 20.5 (@5dimes)
Wow! Nobody thinks much of Jr. anymore, a Hendrick car not capable of a Top 20? I'll take a shot at it.

0.50 unit Kasey Kahne (+380) to win group (@sportsbook.com)
over Hamlin/Ku.Busch/Martin/Stewart

Everyone talks about Johnson at Lowes Motor Speedway but Kahne has the best avg. finish here the last 6 races(6.0 with 3 Wins and a 2nd)

Outrights

1.00 unit Kyle Busch (+585) @thegreek
0.50 unit Mark Martin(+900) @thegreek
0.25 unit Kasey Kahne(+2100) @thegreek
0.25 unit Brian Vickers(+2500) @thegreek

Good luck to everyone.

 

[artiesliver]

Thanks Maxx. My book has it listed as the Coca Cola 400, are they incorrect? They also don't have all the props and matchups you listed, and crappy odds to win.

 

[ATP]

gl maxx, looking forward to a race so play God nd clear things up

 

[Maxx40]

artie, i would think that is the same race....probably just a misprint

the best book out there for NASCAR is 5dimes, check 'em out
i use a few others but like them the best

 

[Maxx40]

thanks ATP, GL2U2.

I hope they do get it in, I'm about 70 miles from where the track is located and we're seeing a little sun now and then but there is a lot of humidity and alot of rainshowers coming off the coast

 

[GVLSandlapper]

thanks ATP, GL2U2.

I hope they do get it in, I'm about 70 miles from where the track is located and we're seeing a little sun now and then but there is a lot of humidity and alot of rainshowers coming off the coast

Thanks as always Maxx, and you're right, it's humid as hell here in the Carolinas today.

 

[johnboland]

Once heard the Coca Cola 600 is the biggest spectator sports event in America with over 200,000 in attendance in stands, infield and parking lots at Lowes Motor Speedway.

 

[Maxx40]

doesn't gets the press that Indy gets, but its a great event. to me the best race of the weekend

john, what part of the great palmetto state are you from?

 

[GVLSandlapper]

My book (BetJamaica) didn't have your picks so I went with Carl Edwards over Greg Biffle. -130

 

[johnboland]

doesn't gets the press that Indy gets, but its a great event. to me the best race of the weekend

john, what part of the great palmetto state are you from?

I live in a little town between Spartanburg and Greenville named Lyman, South Carolina. Have been to the Coca Cola 600 twice over the years with Bobby Labonte winning my first trip and Mark Martin winning a few years ago. It can be a really fun day if the weather cooperates, however if it extremely hot, it can be quite miserable. Tonight I have Ryan Newman , Juan Pablo Montoya, Sam Hornish, Martin Truex, and Casey Mears in a pool for $200.00. My brother and I have been having alot of fun entering drivers in the Big O Dodge fantasy racing contest each week where if you can guess the top ten finishers in exact order you win $25,000. Of course it is an extreme long shot, but believe it or not, we are getting better. Check out the Big O Dodge website to enter. Entries must be posted 2 hours before green flag. Hoping for a safe and dry Coca Cola 600.

 

[johnboland]

Got the dryers running trying to get the track prepared for a green flag. Hopefully will be getting underway shortly and gets some laps in before sundown. Happy Memorial Day to all my Veteran brothers and sisters. Thank you for service and dedication to our great country and may God bless you and your family.

 

[royalfan]

Good luck sir. Burton was my top play as well. That much time for that team to get it figured out over a mediocre team. Sign me up. Hopefully we were thinking correctly.

 

[johnboland]

Wonder if the Hooter Girls are there again this year? There are definetely some benefits of attending a NASCAR race in person.

 

[Maxx40]

thanks royalfan, let hope JB comes through for us

John, i've never been to Lyman but see the sign for the exit everytime I go up 26 (usually to Gatlinburg, my favorite place in the world). I was born and raised in Darlington and now live near Hartsville about 20 miles to the northwest. Always enjoyed going to Lowes too, Humpy always knew how to put on a show, too bad hes not there anymore.

I'll have to check out that contest, thanks for the info

Hope Charlotte gets the weather we're getting now, after bing cloudy all day we now have blue skies (we're about 70 miles southeast of the track).

I very much second your salute to the men and women of our Armed Forces, past and present. Lets not just honor them this weekend but each and everyday!!!! To all of you and our veterans, THANK YOU!

 

[Maxx40]

I know what you mean, at Darlington a few weeks ago I was face to face with Candice Michelle and forgot my damn camera!

 

[GATA]

does the rain change your plays for monday?

 

[BET.THE.DOGS]

they need to make an in-door track.......this rain bull crap is stupid........why make us wait to see Kyle Busch run an illeagal car every week!
Pencil neck Fag

 

[Maxx40]

gl sandlapper, hope edwards does well for us

GATA, everything still stands, i do like martin a little more now because of this situation but will probably leave it as is

 

[tlento]

followed Maxx w/ Burton over Ragan and also went with Stewart over Biffle. gl guys...

 

[johnboland]

Got a green flag in Charlotte today. Hope the NASCAR boys can get a complete race in.