NASCAR fans and bettors will only get to see Richmond Raceway one time this season, a shift from its traditional two race dates in previous years.
Wyatt Watson and guest Dalton Hopkins get you set for who can take victory on the Action Track under the Saturday (Aug. 16) night lights in the capital of Virginia.
Virginia veteran Denny Hamlin heads to his home track as a favorite at +400 odds. The five-time Richmond winner looks for his sixth and his third in the Next Gen era after going door to door with defending winner Austin Dillon, looking to shake up the playoffs cleanly this year at +5,000 odds.
Plus, with 2023 fall winner Chris Buescher (+2,500) looks to fight off Ryan Preece (+4,000) and a hard-charging Brad Keselowski (+1,600) in the last couple of races for the final playoff spot. Could the three teammates fight for the win?
Finally, the duo looks at a stacked NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series field ahead of tonight’s regular-season finale and eye a driver who has an excellent track record at Richmond in multiple series.
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Wyatt Watson has followed motorsports closely since 2007. He joined Frontstretch as a journalist in February 2023 after serving in the United States Navy for five years as an Electronic Technician Navigation working on submarines. Wyatt is one of Frontstretch's primary IndyCar correspondents, providing exclusive video content on site. He hosts Frontstretch's Through the Gears podcast and occasionally The Pit Straight.You can find Wyatt's written work in columns such as Friday Faceoff and 2-Headed Monsteras well as exclusive IndyCar features. Wyatt also contributes to Frontstretch's social media team, posting unique and engaging content for Frontstretch.
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