![]() As a result, I compiled loop data stats for the 4 road course races in the Xfinity Series last year. This style of racing takes a unique skill set and often provides honest trends in the realm of statistical metrics. However, I believe the road course performance trends are an exception to that rule. ![]() I usually do not compile loop data for the Xfinity Series because I do not find it as useful as compared to the Cup Series. Since we also have a large amount of data pertaining to the Xfinity Series races and the returning drivers, we can also feel pretty confident in predicting H2H match-ups this week to find additional betting value. ![]() So if something happens to the top two drivers which are heavily favored, there is betting value in the rest of the field. I may take a couple of low risk bets towards long shots just because there are a few guys like Noah Gragson, Daniel Hemric, and others that have shown flashes of road course talent. Therefore, I will likely stay very conservative in the realm of win bets. Obviously with two juggernauts at road course racing in the field, win (futures) odds do not provide the most value for the Super Start Batteries 188. Therefore, Allmendinger is the only driver that I would give the respect to challenge Cindric for the win this weekend barring neither driver makes any mistakes or runs into trouble. I consider that fact significant because the ROVAL is extremely similar to Daytona’s Road in its layout. Allmendinger’s most recent victory came at Charlotte where he has won each of the last two races on the ROVAL. Allmendinger is a former Cup Series driver that has revived his career in the Xfinity Series at Kaulig Racing with 3 wins in just 16 starts over the last two seasons. ![]() The only driver that I would put into the same category as Cindric is AJ Allmendinger who returns to the Xfinity Series full-time in 2021. Cindric also scored back to back victories at Road America and Daytona last year which is why he is the undisputed favorite going into Saturday’s race. He scored his first two wins in 2019 on road course layouts at Mid-Ohio and Watkins Glen. Cindric is well-known for his road course skills. Last year, the Xfinity Series competed at 4 different road course venues including Daytona, Indianapolis, Road America, and the ROVAL at Charlotte. The one fortunate aspect to Saturday’s race is that the Xfinity Series competes on the road courses more than any of NASCAR’s touring series. Not only can Cindric win his 2nd straight at Daytona in just a week’s time but Cindric is also looking to repeat his victory from last year’s inaugural Xfinity Series’ race at the Daytona Road Course. On Saturday, Cindric will have the opportunity to go back to back at Daytona International Speedway in more ways than one. Despite just having 1 win prior to the 2020 season, Cindric is on the heels of a 6 win campaign and has already solidified his spot as the weekly favorite in the series. Last week, Austin Cindric picked up where he left off in 2020 by winning the season opener on the high-banks of Daytona International Speedway. NASCAR’s Xfinity Series returns to action on Saturday with the running of the Super Start Batteries 188 at Daytona International Speedway’s Road Course. 5:00PM (EST) at Daytona International Speedway Road Course
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