christopher Bell Favored to Repeat at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Loudon, NH – NASCAR’s Cup Series heads to New Hampshire Motor Speedway this Sunday for the Mobil 1 301, as the playoff battle intensifies. All eyes are on Christopher Bell, the defending champion at the 1.058-mile track, as he looks to continue his strong form and solidify his position in the championship chase.
Bell arrives in Loudon fresh off a victory at Bristol last weekend, and boasts a dominant record at New Hampshire, having won two of the last three races held there. He’s the clear favorite with bookmakers, currently holding odds of +330. The Dunkel Index further reinforces his position, ranking him as the top driver for this event.
Mobil 1 301 Race Details:
* Event: Mobil 1 301
* Location: New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH
* Date: sunday, September 21
* Time: 2:00 PM ET
* TV: USA
Contenders Close behind
While Bell leads the pack, several other drivers are expected to challenge for the win. ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson, and Denny Hamlin are all tied for the second-best odds at +650. Chase Briscoe follows closely behind at +700.
Dunkel Index Top 10:
The Dunkel Index, a statistical analysis of driver performance, offers another layer of insight. Here’s a look at the top 10 drivers according to the Index:
| Driver | Dunkel Index |
|---|---|
| C. Bell | 43.887 |
| R. Blaney | 43.070 |
| C. Briscoe | 36.477 |
| B. Keselowski | 33.603 |
| J. Logano | 30.250 |
| C. Buescher | 30.106 |
| W. Byron | 29.981 |
| B. Wallace | 25.703 |
| D. Hamlin | 25.562 |
| T. Reddick | 25.427 |
Expert Picks:
* Winner: Christopher Bell (+330) – Bell’s recent success and track record make him the logical choice.
* Best Odds Top 5 Finish: Joey Logano (+110) – Ranked No. 5 in the Dunkel Index,Logano offers good value for a top-five finish.
* Best Odds Top 10 Finish: Bubba Wallace (-115) – Currently No. 8 in the Dunkel Index, Wallace is poised for a strong showing.
The Mobil 1 301 promises to be a thrilling race as drivers battle for position in the crucial playoff stretch. With Bell’s momentum and proven success at New Hampshire, he’s the driver to watch this Sunday.
