For the third year in a row, the Verizon 200 race in the NASCAR Cup Series is poised to return to the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The inaugural race happened in 2021, with the Verizon 200 road course format replacing the traditionally oval Brickyard 500.
The Verizon 200 at the Brickyard 2023 marks the 30th season of NASCAR at the Indianapolis Speedway. Thirty-nine drivers will go head-to-head over 82 laps on a new 2.439 mile (3.925 km) course with 14 exciting turns on a modified Formula One Grand Prix circuit. In total, the race runs for 200 miles (321.9 km).
Despite being the 24th race of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series, the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard 2023 is tough to predict. The 2021 winner A.J. Allmendinger was a longshot victory, while last season’s winner Tyler Reddick was a hot favorite after securing the pole.
Bettors and drivers can’t analyze much historical data either, as the Verizon 200 is one of the newest races in the NASCAR schedule.
When Is Verizon 200 at the Brickyard 2023?
The Verizon 200 at the Brickyard 2023 race will be on Sunday, August 13, 2023. There is also a practice and qualifying round on the previous day. You can find a comprehensive schedule below:
| Event Schedule | Date | Time |
| Practice | Saturday, August 12, 2023 | 11:35 AM ET |
| Qualifying | Saturday, August 12, 2023 | 12:35 AM ET |
| Race | Sunday, August 13, 2023 | 2:30 PM ET |
The Brickyard refers to the legendary IMS arena in Speedway, Indiana. It is the largest sports venue in the world and can host more than 300,000 fans.
You can buy the tickets for the annual Verizon 200 at the Brickyard 2023 race from the official Indianapolis Motor Speedway website. The price starts at $35/ person, which can increase as the race date nears.
Verizon 200 at the Brickyard 2023 Betting
While the limited historical data makes it challenging for bettors to predict a winner, placing a bet on the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard 2023 is simpler than you may think. The odds are similar to F1 races, with various bet types available for different punters.
The most popular bet types for the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series include:
- Moneyline: The most straightforward bet type that involves predicting the winning driver or team of the race.
- Futures: A prop bet that requires predicting a particular outcome for a specific team or driver.
- Top Performers: A more elaborate bet type where you anticipate a race’s top 5, 10, or 20 drivers.
In addition, some bookies offer odds for head-to-head performances, fastest lap, group and stage winner, etc. If you live in a legal jurisdiction, you can place bets at a legal sportsbook available to you.
When betting on the Verizon 200, make sure to follow proper bankroll management tips to ensure that you don’t go bust. This will result in your maximizing your chances at turning a profit.
Verizon 200 at the Brickyard 2023 Predictions
With 39 NASCAR racers going head-to-head on an unpredictable Brickyard road course with hard turns makes it an exciting race to follow. The same also makes predicting a winner close to impossible.
Top-ranked 2023 NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Tuex Jr. (+400), 2022 winner Tyler Reddick (+550), and Chase Elliott (+750) are the bookies’ favorites. Chase Elliott might be the most inspired choice as he is still chasing a victory for his NASCAR playoffs qualification.
However, trusting your eyes and gut feelings beyond data is crucial while predicting a likely winner for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard 2023. If so, you can’t disregard the possibility of a road-course darling like Austin Cindric (+2800) or former Formula 1 champion Jensen Button (+10000) winning it against the odds.