Wager Online on NASCAR - Aaron's 499

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Sunday's Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway marks race 9-of-36 on the NASCAR betting schedule in the Sprint Cup series. At 2.66 miles, Talladega is the largest and fastest tri-oval track on the circuit, producing speeds nearing 200 mph and restrictor plate racing at its best.

When restrictor plate racing is mentioned, two drivers come to mind: Dale Earnhardt Jr. (+450) and four-time Cup champion Jeff Gordon (+500). If you bet on NASCAR, the Hendrick Motorsports duo is clearly the strongest wager listed in the BetUS NASCAR odds to win outright.

A pedigree is primarily factored in when handicapping horses, but not the variety of horses with four wheels and a whole lot of power. However, Earnhardt Jr.'s pedigree can't be overlooked when running for the finish line in restrictor plate races.

Dale Earnhardt Sr. was the undisputed “King of Restrictor” plate racing with much of his success coming at Talladega, where ''The Intimidator'' claimed ten wins for an all-time best.

Earnhardt Jr. has five Talladega victories of his own, winning four consecutive events from 2001-03. He has seven wins in 33 starts on restrictor plate tracks.

He finished a respectable seventh in this race last season, adding to a 70-race winless streak, but Earnhardt Jr. remains the NASCAR wagering community's most popular driver. In the first eight races this season he's raced his way to six top-10s and a third-place standing in the points.

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