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The 2022 Federated Auto Parts 400 is an upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race to be held on August 14, 2022, at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia. Contested over 400 laps on the short .75-mile (1.21 km) D-shaped track, it will be the 24th race of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season.
In total, 480 kilometers will be run on the circuit in Henrico County. Reigning champion Martin Truex Jr. will be looking to retain his crown in this edition, which has the same number of laps from 2018. In addition, this driver also won the Federated Auto Parts 400 in 2019. Will he remain champion this year? We tell you about it below.
Betting Preview for the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway NASCAR Cup Series Race on August 14, 2022
- Where: Richmond Raceway, Virginia
- When: Sunday, August 14, 2022, at 3 p.m. ET
Picks
Martin Truex Jr. (Odds +650)
The defending champion has had a consistent season in which he has finished in the top 10 in 10 of 23 races. Although he is on the borderline to qualify for the playoffs (currently ranked No. 17 in the NASCAR Cup Series), he is an experienced racer who has the best statistical odds of winning.
Denny Hamlin (Odds +700)
Denny Hamlin has had a very good season with 524 points, 2 wins, 3 poles, 4 races finishing in the top 5, and 6 in the top 10. He has already won this race three times (2009, 2010, and 2016). However, the most recent one was 6 years ago. His last win this season was at the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte. In addition, last year he finished third in the championship.
Kyle Busch (Odds +750)
Meanwhile, Kyle Busch competes with car number 18. He won the Federated Auto Parts 400 once (2018) and currently ranks ninth in the NASCAR Cup Series standings after one win and 11 top-10 victories. His aggressive driving style gives him a great chance of winning this race.
Sleeper Picks
Chase Elliott (Odds +1100)
Chase Elliott is projected to be the top-ranked player in the playoffs. He has 4 wins this year and an astounding 15 top 10 wins. He has led a total of 658 laps this season and accumulated 847 points.
Kyle Larson (Odds +1100)
Additionally, Kyle Larson is 290 points behind the leader, Chase Elliott, but the stats say he has an equal chance of winning. He is in fifth position in the championship with 105 points. He has barely won a race this season, but his strategic and aggressive driving style can serve him well in this race.
Dark Horse
Christopher Bell (Odds +1600)
Finally, Christopher Bell is our dark horse, he is seventh in the rankings and has a win under his belt this year. He is the driver with the lowest odds of winning among all of the above… However, he has finished in almost every race in higher positions than where he starts, and, except for two, he has accumulated playoff points in every race this season.
JefeBet Prediction
Taking into account the previous analysis, our prediction goes to Chase Elliott, the driver with the most victories this season and with the best results. Not only does he occupy the top position in the NASCAR Cup Series standings, but he also has a place in the playoff standings. This gives him a solid ground to face the 24th edition of this championship.
