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The NASCAR season officially begins on Sunday when the green flag drops on the Daytona 500. We've got the best NASCAR betting sites and expert picks for the Great American race from Brett Gibbons of The Lines.

We offer multiple sportsbook bonuses here for the Daytona 500 that total nearly $4,000. Here the best sports betting promos to take advantage of ahead of the Daytona 500.

Caesars Sportsbook, FanDuel, BetMGM, Bet365 and DraftKings top NASCAR betting sites for Daytona 500

New customers can claim sportsbook bonuses by registering at any of the betting sites listed on this page. For those in a state that has not yet legalized sports betting, Underdog Fantasy promo code BETFPBoffers a 50% deposit match bonus up to $1,000 for DFS on NASCAR.

1. Caesars Sportsbook: Bet $1, Double Your Winnings on Next 10 Wagers

With Caesars Sportsbook promo code PLAYSDYW, the sportsbook will double the payout of the 10 bets you make after your first wager of $1 or more.

You're all set to place a bet, and any winnings on your next 10 wagers are doubled.

2. FanDuel promo offers chance to score $150 on winning $5 NASCAR bet

The FanDuel promo offers up to $150 in bonus bets for just winning your first wager of $5 or more.

New FanDuel users must register and make a deposit. Then, they can place the bet of their choice ($5 min.). If the bet wins, $150 in bonus bets will be placed in your account once the bet settles. That’s +3000 odds on a $5 bet. Any winnings will be paid out as well.

If your wager wins, your winnings plus an additional $150 in bonus bets will be headed your way. FanDuel welcome bonus bets show up in your account within 72 hours of your qualifying bet. They must be used within 14 days of issuance and can be broken up into multiple wagers.

3. BetMGM bonus code PLAYSPORT: $1,500 first-bet bonus for Daytona 500

Simply register, make a deposit and place your initial wager. If it falls short, BetMGM will match those losses in bonus bets so you can take another crack at profits without risking any extra funds.

If you do not use one of our links to reach BetMGM, type PLAYSPORT into the proper section when claiming your bonus.

Bonus bets cannot be withdrawn and must be used within seven days. Click our BetMGM bonus code links to get started.

4. Bet365 bonus code BETPLAY: Claim your choice of promo for NASCAR's Daytona 500

5. DraftKings promo for NASCAR: Bet $5, get $150 instantly & more

DraftKings has a generous multi-part welcome offer this week worth up to $1,200 and one of the deepest betting menus around.

Initial registration and deposit will qualify you for the $50 bonus bet (to be paid instantly) and the 20% deposit match. Then, place a bet of $5 or more on odds of your choice. DraftKings will instantly award you $150 in bonus bets, win or lose.

Any bonus bets will be paid out in six installments of $25 and will remain eligible for one week.

Daytona 500 odds at FanDuel Sportsbook + expert analysis & picks

NASCAR expert Brett Gibbons of The Lines put together a comprehensive preview for the Daytona 500 that includes analysis and picks.

Here's Brett: "Despite the dominant run of Chevy and Ford in the Next-Gen era, counting out Toyota may be a fool’s errand. In two races at Daytona International Speedway last year, Toyota landed seven drivers in the top 14 combined. Christopher Bell finished third in each of those races and in three of his previous four starts at Daytona. Bell also led 22 laps at the 2024 Daytona 500. ...

"Bell enters his eighth season with Joe Gibbs Racing, earning nine NASCAR Cup wins and 19 additional NASCAR Xfinity Series wins. (Denny) Hamlin won all three of his Daytona 500 races with Gibbs. Given his recent success and all-star team, I’m picking Bell with a few considerations."

Good luck with all of your bets on the Daytona 500!

Underdog Fantasy promo code BETFPB: $1,000 bonus for NASCAR prop betting

The Underdog Fantasy promo code BETFPB guarantees a $1,000 deposit bonus for wagering on driver props this week. Underdog is a great option for NASCAR fans in states that have not yet legalized sports betting.

Note: This Underdog Fantasy bonus is available in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MN, MS, NE, NM, NY, NC, ND, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY & All Canadian Provinces except ON.

You must be over 21 to play. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700. 1-800 GAMBLER.

Catena Media provides exclusive sports betting and online gambling content in partnership with FrontPageBets.com and Lee Enterprises, including picks, analysis, tools, and offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly.

Kris Johnson serves as lead writer. With more than 15 years in sports journalism, his work has been featured in Sports Business Journal, Sports Business Daily, The Sporting News, and more. Johnson, who also wrote a sports betting novel entitled The Endgame, graduated from Middlebury College.

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