NASCAR Betting at Betiton UK

NASCAR has wowed motorsports fans for more than 75 years in the US. Historically, the sport utilised regular vehicles as opposed to the elite racing cars seen in Formula One, creating a cult following that remains to this day. The sport continues to grow in popularity too, with viewership for the 2024 Cup Series campaign up 19% when compared with the previous season.

NASCAR betting is also enduringly popular. Here at Betiton UK, we offer an extensive range of NASCAR betting lines and markets, including competitive outrights for the Cup and Xfinity Series events. But what are the best ways to wager on NASCAR, and why should Betiton be your first choice for sports betting in the UK?

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How Does NASCAR Betting Work?

While betting on NASCAR racing can prove challenging, it’s even harder if you’re new to the sport and its various competitions. NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) is a US sanctioning company that governs a number of high profile stock car races and series on an annual basis.

Elite series like the Cup and Infinity Series adopt a similar format. More specifically, drivers and manufacturers compete for points during a 26-race campaign, before the best and most consistent performers compete in the NASCAR Playoffs. Further races will then be contested before an eventual winner is crowned. Individual races also feature three stages.

Each series, race and stage unlocks multiple NASCAR betting markets. In addition to wagering on outright and race winners, they can also engage in lap betting and pick drivers to place in the top three or five within a particular field.

How to Bet on NASCAR at Betiton UK?

Before you get started with NASCAR betting online, you’ll need to open an account here at Betiton UK! Here’s a step-by-step guide to registering.

1. Click ‘Log in‘ or hit the ‘Sign Up’ button in the top left-hand corner of the sportsbook.
2. Next, select a verifiable email address, unique username and secure password. Then hit ‘Next’.
3. You’ll then move to a second secure screen, where you’ll provide your legal name, DOB and physical address. This information will be used to verify your age and identity. You can also confirm your preferred currency at this stage.
4. If the info you provide is honest and accurate, your identity should be verified immediately. You can then click through the ‘Deposit’ tab and credit your account with your preferred payment. Our minimum deposit limit is £10.
5. So long as you meet this minimum threshold and use an eligible payment method, your deposited funds should land immediately. You can then browse the available NASCAR markets through the vertical menu on the left-hand side of the sportsbook. Selections will automatically populate the bet slip in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen

The Biggest NASCAR Racings You Can Bet On

No NASCAR betting guide of this type would be complete without analysis of the sport’s key races and series events. The highest profile races feature as part of the Cup Series, which remains the elite level of NASCAR competition and runs from February to September each year.

🏎️ NASCAR Race	📍 Location	📅 Dates
Daytona 500	Daytona International Speedway, Florida	February 16th, 2025
GEICO 500	Talladega Superspeedway, Alabama	April 28th, 2025
Coca-Cola 600	Charlotte Motor Speedway, North Carolina	May 25th, 2025
Bojangles’ Southern 500	Darlington Raceway, South Carolina	September 1st, 2025

Daytona 500

The Daytona 500 is the most famous NASCAR race, which is contested as part of the iconic Cup Series. It’s held annually at the Daytona International Speedway in Florida, while it features a total of 200 laps across 805km of track.

It’s typically hosted every February, and is the first of two NASCAR Cup races held annually at Daytona (and one of three in Florida). The second is the Coke Zero Sugar 400, which comprises 160 laps in total and covers 640km. An impressive 8.173 million people watched Ricky Stenhouse Jr. win the Daytona 500 in 2023.

GEICO 500

The GEICO 500 is another NASCAR Cup Series race, and the second leg of the sport’s so-called ‘Grand Slam’ (Daytona 500 is the first). Usually held at Alabama’s Talladega Superspeedway in late April or early May, the race covers 804.80 km and is contested over 188 laps.

This race has produced some incredible driver performances over the years. Most notable was the 1997 event, which produced the fastest NASCAR race ever to date with an average speed of 188.354 miles per hour recorded. Mark Martin set this outstanding pace, while the record is unlikely to be broken anytime soon.

Coca-Cola 600

The Coca-Cola 600 (previously known as the World 600) is the longest race in the entire NASCAR schedule. Part of the Cup Series, it covers 400 laps over a 970km course at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina. This is also the third leg of the NASCAR Grand Slam, and is typically held during Memorial Day weekend.

First held in 1960, the Coca-Cola 600 is one of the most popular races among spectators, with the final third taking place under the floodlights. Christopher Bell is the defending champion of the Coca-Cola 600, having won the 2024 iteration to claim his first-ever triumph  in NC.

Cook Out Southern 500

We close with the fourth and final leg of NASCAR’s Grand Slam: the Southern 500. Now sponsored by Cook Out, this race is usually scheduled towards the end of the Cup Series and will take place on September 1st 2024. The race is hosted by Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina.

The Southern 500 features a total of 367 laps across three stages, covering a total distance of 806.800 km. This is, therefore, the second longest NASCAR race overall, while it’s also considered to be the most challenging. This is due to the track’s iconic asymmetrical egg shape and rough paving around the track.

NASCAR Betting Markets

As the best NASCAR betting site in the UK, we offer a diverse selection of associated lines and markets. But which of these are the most popular among our punters? Here’s our pick of the top four!  

• Race Winner: This is the single most popular type of NASCAR wager. Put simply, this market enables you to pick the winner of a particular race, such as the Daytona 500 or Coca Cola 600. You can place multiple bets of this type during a typical NASCAR series. Remember, NASCAR races are also split into three stages, so you can wager on the winner of each one at competitive odds here at Betiton. When betting on stage winners, you should consider backing especially quick drivers like Martin Truex Jr.

• Outright Series Winner: Similarly, you can wager on the drivers that you think will win individual NASCAR series here at Betiton UK. We offer outright markets on all of the major series in the NASCAR schedule, including aforementioned events such as the Cup Series and Xfinity Series. You’ll also find outright odds on the NASCAR Truck Series. This market typically unlocks highly competitive odds, largely due to the number of competitors in the field (42 drivers are competing in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series alone).

• Top 3 /Top 5 Finishers: Picking a driver to finish in the top three or five is another incredibly popular NASCAR betting market. This type of wager will enable you to back the best performing drivers at odds that imply a much higher probability of winning, although your potential payouts will be lower. For example, 2024 NASCAR Cup Series leader Kyle Larson may be priced at around 5.50 to win the Southern 500 in Darlington, but you may be able to back him to place in the top five at just 1.67. The latter odds imply a 60% probability of Larson claiming a top-five finish.

• Over/Under Betting on Caution Flags and Lead Changes: Our range of NASCAR betting odds also includes a number of over/under markets. For example, you can bet on the total number of caution flags in a race or how many lead changes will take place across all stages. In each case, we’ll set different outcomes as individual betting lines, and you’ll have to select one before deciding whether the actual number will be over or under this threshold. Over/under betting unlocks even money markets that can increase your chances of making winning selections.

How Do NASCAR Betting Odds Work?

Our betting odds across all NASCAR markets are presented in decimal format. So, you’ll see a single number to two decimal places, with this relaying how much you’ll win for every £1 wagered successfully (inclusive of your stake amount).

This format is widely used in the UK and Ireland and incredibly easy to read. However, you’ll also find an odds widget in the top right-hand corner of our sportsbook, which enables you to toggle between fractional and American pricing. Here’s how you can read these odds:

• Fractional Odds: Fractional odds are also popular in the UK, and feature two numbers that are separated by a slash. The first number relays how much you stand to win in relation to the second (which is representative of your stake amount). So, if you successfully back Kyle Larson to win the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series at 4/1, a stake of £1 will deliver a £4 return exclusive of your initial bet.

• American Odds: Widely used in the US, American odds will feature three digit numbers accompanied by either a ‘-’ or a ‘+’ sign. The former indicates a betting favourite, while the corresponding number will let you know how much you’ll have to stake to win $100. A ‘+’ sign reveals a betting underdog, and the associated number details how much you’ll win for every $100 staked.

NASCAR Betting Tips by Betiton UK

Even with knowledge of the best NASCAR betting markets and an ability to read odds, it can be hard to successfully wager your hard-earned cash. So, here are some expert NASCAR betting tips to keep in mind as a punter!

• Monitor Qualifying and Track History: Before you confirm your NASCAR betting picks in the win market, you should analyse the relevant qualifying results. Qualifying runs are completed prior to the race and determine where drivers will start on the grid, which can prove particularly important on tracks where it’s hard for cars to pass one another (such as Darlington or Richmond). Analysis of this type can help you to identify in-form drivers who have a favourable position on the grid and an optimal chance of winning.

• Distribute Your Bankroll Strategically: In 2024, 42 drivers are competing in the NASCAR Cup Series. So, there’s a large and competitive field competing in each race, making it hard to pick a potential winner with any real accuracy. Instead, distribute your bankroll strategically across multiple drivers, including prospective winners and placed finishers. For example, if you split a £40 bankroll evenly between four 5.00 shots in the win market, you’ll bank £50 if one of your picks prevails. This equates to a £10 profit, which is preferable to putting £50 on a single driver who has a relatively low win probability.

• Watch Races When Wagering In-Play: In-play wagering is an increasingly popular vertical when betting on NASCAR online. This unlocks a particularly large range of total markets, spreads and props here at Betiton UK, but it can be hard to make informed or timely selections without watching the action in real time. So, we’d recommend that you stream every race that you wager on, as this will help you to accurately appraise markets, identify value and time your bets. These elements are all key to effective live NASCAR betting.

NASCAR Betting Offers & Promotions by Betiton UK

Before you start NASCAR betting at Betiton, we’d encourage you to check out our current welcome offer. This is available to all new players who deposit £10 or more and wager at least £15 at odds of 2.00 or greater. This will unlock a £10 free bet, which must be placed at minimum odds of 1.80 and may cover a selection of online NASCAR betting markets.

We also offer an exclusive cash-out feature to existing Betiton customers. This enables you to take complete control of your single and acca bets, with full and partial cashouts available to NASCAR punters!

Responsible Gambling at Betiton UK

Of all the available NASCAR betting strategies, those pertaining to effective bankroll management remain the most important. After all, they enable you to gamble responsibly and within your means at all times, as you need never risk betting more than you can afford to lose in a predetermined period.

Here at Betiton, we have tools that help you to manage your bankroll in real-time. These include customisable deposit limits and time-outs, which let you control the amount of money and time that you spend betting online. Our responsible gambling policy also lays out our commitment to responsible gambling while referencing helpful resources such as the Gambling Therapy Helpline and Gamblers Anonymous.

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions about NASCAR Betting