New to Nascar

I've got a friend that has gotten me into a pool and giving me some advice on drivers or what not.  This week he tells me it's really a crap shoot and not to waste some of the big names at Daytona cause anything can happen.  I can only pick a driver once in the year unless i make the chase.   I just got in the pool for:
A) get to learn the sport
B) the gambler inside me.

I was wondering if betting on the field at +1840 is a wise bet on  this type of race? 

hell yes!!!!!  best bet of the 500....

The field is a good bet imo as well but I always find some big long shots to play. Dimes usually has a few worth looking at.

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