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NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees announcedAutoracing Betting Lines07/02/2009 - Charlotte, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - NASCAR on Thursday revealed the 25 nominees for the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame induction class. Nominees included pioneers, former champions and driver-turned-team owners of the sport. A 21-member committee - consisting of NASCAR officials and industry leaders, as well as owners/operators of current and historic racetracks - determined the nominees. The five inductees for the hall's first class will be selected by a voting panel made up of NASCAR members, manufacturer representatives, former competitors, the media and fans. The voting will be completed by September 15, with the results announced in October. Eligibility requirements included NASCAR accomplishments and contributions. Former drivers must have competed 10 years in NASCAR and be retired from the sport for a minimum of three years in order to be eligible. Non drivers qualify after working at least 10 years in the industry. NASCAR will grant consideration for potential candidates with shorter careers if there are special circumstances. The inductees will be honored next May when the hall is scheduled to open in Charlotte, NC. The 25 nominees for the first NASCAR Hall of Fame induction class: (In alphabetical order) Bobby Allison - 1983 Cup champion and 84 race wins. Buck Baker - first driver to win consecutive Cup titles (1956-57). Red Byron - first Cup champion in 1949. Richard Childress - team owner who won six titles with driver Dale Earnhardt. Dale Earnhardt - Seven-time Cup champion (1980, '86, '87, '90, '91, '93, '94). Richie Evans - Modified stock car racing legend who won nine titles. Tim Flock - Two-time Cup champion (1952, '55) and 39 race wins. William H.G. France - NASCAR founder and racetrack mogul. Bill France Jr. - NASCAR's president (1972-2000), NASCAR chairman (2000-2003). Rick Hendrick - Eight-time Cup championship team owner. Ned Jarrett - Two-time Cup champion (1961, '65) and 50 race wins. Junior Johnson - Six-time Cup championships team owner and 50 wins as driver. Bud Moore - team owner for 37 years with two Cup championships and 63 wins. Raymond Parks - team owner who won NASCAR's first title with driver Red Byron. Benny Parsons - 1973 Cup champion and first driver to qualify a stock car at more than 200 m.p.h. David Pearson - Three-time Cup champion (1966, '68, '69) and 105 race wins. Lee Petty - Three-time Cup champion (1954, '58, '59) and winner of first Daytona 500 (1959). Richard Petty - Seven-time Cup champion (1964, '67, '71, '72, '74, '75, '79) and winner of a record-200 races. Fireball Roberts - Considered as one of the best drivers to never win a NASCAR title, 33 race wins. Herb Thomas - Two-time Cup champion (1951, '53) and 48 race wins. Curtis Turner - Only driver to win 25 major NASCAR races in one season (1956), including 22 in the convertible division Darrell Waltrip - Three-time Cup champion (1981, '82, '85) and 84 race wins. Joe Weatherly - Two-time Cup champion (1962-63) and 25 race wins. Glen Wood - legendary team owner who has been in NASCAR since 1953. Cale Yarborough - First driver to win three consecutive Cup championships (1976-78).
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Academy Award Betting Odds for Best Picture Offer Great Value If there is any category that is not an obvious win for any one nominee in this year's Academy Awards, it would be for Best Picture. Sure the Departed is a 5/7 favorite, but that's hardly anything when we look at Helen Mirren and her "out-of-reach" 1 to 40 odds (which means you would win a whopping $1 for every $40 bet). For value, take a look at MySportsbook.com Oscars betting odds on my personal favorite, The Queen - a remarkable 12 to 1 long shot. The film hasn't won any pre-awards for Best Picture (compared to The Departed and Little Miss Sunshine), but there is a tremendous following and it is a strong enough film to warrant a surprise win. TV Guide advises Oscar watchers should be cautioned not to discount the drama "Babel" with its strong social themes about overcoming communication gaps among people of different cultures. Who is to say independently produced Little Miss Sunshine won't be this year's Crash. Last year, Crash won for Best Motion Picture, shocking those who bet on gay cowboy flick, Brokeback Mountain, as the favorite to win. To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com for all your Sportsbook accepts Visa needs.
NFL Football Betting : Odds on NFL Division to Win the Super BowlThe AFC South and the NFC East are the favorite divisions to have the next Super Bowl champ among them in the NFL betting odds. But more down to the point, these football odds are in favor of the Indianapolis Colts, by far the strongest team in the AFC South, and the Dallas Cowboys of the NFC East. Most sports fans would agree that these two teams top the list to win it all before the season even begins. In the BetUS Sportsbook football futures, the Colts are +800 in the odds to win the Super Bowl, while the Cowboys are sitting at +1000 and the Super Bowl XLIV champions New Orleans Saints at +900. In the AFC South, the Colts won the division for five straight years after the 2002 realignment, before the Tennessee Titans won it in 2008. But the Colts came back strong in 2009 to win the division again en route to the Super Bowl. The Cowboys are the favorite to win the NFC East, as well as to advance far into the post season. The Cowboys won the division last season before their horrendous loss in the NFC Divisional playoff to Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings. But the ‘Boys will take that loss humbly and be ready for the playoffs this time around. The NFC South is also very strong, at +600 in the NFL futures, considering that it is home to the defending Super Bowl champions. However, some predictions have the Atlanta Falcons with possibilities of claiming the divisional title this season in place of the Saints, as no team has won back-to-back division championships since the division realignment took place. Let’s not overlook the AFC North at +500. As TO goes to Cincinnati to join Chad OchoCinco and Adam “Pac-Man” Jones, this team looks to claim the division title again. And it is likely they will do so. The Bengals lost in the AFC Wild Card spot in a hard-fought battle against the New York Jets last season. Lest not forget the Pittsburgh Steelers, the XLII Super Bowl Champions… All these teams present interesting odds and matchups for the upcoming season, but the safest and surest bet seems to be with the Colts in the AFC South and the Cowboys in the NFC East. Play this weekly NFL Football Contestto see if you can win. To visit this sportsbook go to MySportsbook.com for all your NFL football betting needs. |
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