2010 Lenox Industrial Tools 301 Predictions – Betting Preview + Picks + Odds
Preview: There’s been a lot of talk in the media about the possibility of paybacks at Loudon this week with so many drivers mad at each other following last week’s demolition derby in Sonoma. But with the points battle as close as it is and just ten weeks left to make the Chase, I doubt anyone within striking distance of that goal will risk doing something foolish.
Race: Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (Loudon)
Date: Sunday, June 27, 2010
Time: 1:15 PM EST (scheduled green flag)
TV: 1:00 PM EST on TNT
Loudon is a flat 1.058-mile track often compared to Phoenix and Richmond, though each track has distinct characteristics. Ryan Newman won at Phoenix in April, while Kyle Busch took the trophy at Richmond in May.
Safe Bets:
1. Jimmie Johnson (7/2): Johnson’s surprise win at Sonoma last week, his first on a road course, could be an indication that the 48 team is back on track after what some have described as a mini-slump. Johnson swept Loudon in 2003, has the second best average finish among drivers with more than one start, and has had six straight top-10 finishes here.
He qualified 10th for Sunday’s race.
2. Denny Hamlin (5/1): It’s hard to pick against Hamlin right now, who’s won five of 16 races this season including three of the last six.
Hamlin has one previous win at Loudon, finished second here last September, and has the best average finish among active drivers.
Dark Horse:
1. Ryan Newman (25/1): Newman had the fifth-best practice lap on Friday and qualified fifth as well. He has two previous wins at Loudon and finished seventh here last September.
As noted above, Newman won at Phoenix in April, a track often likened to NHMS. 
Summary: Loudon is a pivotal race in the NASCAR schedule for two reasons. Sunday’s race kicks off the summer stretch known as the “Race to the Chase” which sets the field for the Chase for the Championship. The Chase itself will start in September at this very race track.
Be sure to check Happy Hour results to see how teams are looking Saturday afternoon, weather permitting.
Race: Lenox Industrial Tools 301 – New Hampshire Speedway
Date: Sunday, June 27, 2010
Odds to win 2010 Lenox Industrial Tools 301 Nascar Race
Jimmie Johnson 5/1
Denny Hamlin 6/1
Kurt Busch 7/1
Kyle Busch 10/1
Jeff Gordon 10/1
Juan Pablo Montoya 12/1
Mark Martin 12/1
Kasey Kahne 12/1
Clint Bowyer 15/1
Jeff Burton 15/1
Tony Stewart 20/1
Kevin Harvick 20/1
Carl Edwards 25/1
Ryan Newman 25/1
David Reutimann 25/1
Joey Logano 25/1
Dale Earnhardt Jr 30/1
Greg Biffle 30/1
Martin Truex Jr 30/1
Matt Kenseth 35/1
Jamie McMurray 40/1
Brad Keselowski 50/1
David Ragan 100/1
Reed Sorenson 100/1
Travis Kvapil 100/1
David Gilliland 100/1
Scott Speed 100/1
Paul Menard 100/1
Regan Smith 100/1
Elliott Sadler 100/1
AJ Allmendinger 100/1
Marcos Ambrose 100/1
Sam Hornish Jr 100/1
Field (Any Other Driver) 100/1
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Becca Gladden is a freelance writer and race handicapper specializing in NASCAR.
