SRX Racing picks and odds Sat., 7/16: Is Tony Stewart good value at I-55 Raceway?

This Saturday is the beginning of dirt season, as the SRX gang head to the I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri. Phil Bobbitt is here to break down this SRX race and share his best bets.

We totally whiffed last weekend by taking Tony Stewart as big chalk at the Nashville Fairgrounds. Stewart finished a disappointing 11th in the 13-car field. Our Oddschecker car driven by Paul Tracy got wheeled home in fourth. The TV time is worth almost as much as a win.

SRX I-55 Race Start Time, Where To Watch, and Odds

• Date: July 16, 2022
• Start Time: 8:00 pm ET
• Where to Watch: CBS, Paramount+

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SRX I-55 Raceway Prediction

This Saturday is the beginning of dirt SZN, as the SRX gang head to the I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri. This 0.3-mile clay oval beauty has 19-degree banking in the corners and 10-degree banks on the straights. It's basically the Thunderdome. There's a lot of speed jam-packed into this bad boy, and the laps will click off around 12 seconds.

New Jersey residents got some great news right before the green flag last Saturday, as Draftkings opened SRX markets. If they're going to post a market, we have no other choice than to bet it.

• Tony Stewart +250 (Bet $100 to win $250)
• Ryan Newman +450 (Bet $100 to win $450)
• Matt Kenseth +450 (Bet $100 to win $450)
• Greg Biffle +800 (Bet $100 to win $800)
• Ken Schrader +800 (Bet $100 to win $800)
• Bobby Labonte +800 (Bet $100 to win $800)
• Hailie Deegan +1200 (Bet $100 to win $1200)
• Ernie Francis Jr. +1500 (Bet $100 to win $1500)
• Tony Kanaan +2000 (Bet $100 to win $2000)
• Ryan Hunter-Reay +2500 (Bet $100 to win $2500)
• Paul Tracy +5000 (Bet $100 to win $5000)
• Michael Waltrip +5000 (Bet $100 to win $5000)

There is simply no other way to bet this than backing Tony Stewart. Last year, Stewart won both SRX races on dirt. He didn't just win though, he flat out dominated.

Kenny Schrader (+800) is a retired Cup Series driver. He was a four-time winner in Nascar's premier division and drove the Skoal Bandit car for a while. Our algorithm adds 10 wins for that paint scheme alone. Here's the wrinkle ... Schrader is the co-owner of the I-55 Raceway and has an impressive dirt resume. He was also the test driver for the SRX cars at I-55 before the season began. But he's basically a fossil.

IndyCar drivers Tony Kanaan (+2000) and Ryan Hunter-Reay (+2500) will probably experience a huge learning curve on this dirt playground. Paul Tracy (+5000) is an interesting candidate for a sprinkle considering his strong showing last weekend and his somewhat impressive 5th place finish on the Knoxville dirt in 2021. He won't be getting our money, but we can understand why you might be tempted.

Ryan Newman (+450) is the 2022 points leader, but the number is a bit short for us to throw the dart. He may be more concerned about having a solid finish and maintaining the points lead while the schedule shifts into Tony Stewart's wheelhouse.

SRX I-55 Raceway Pick

Tony Stewart to win the SRX Feature (+250) (Bet $100 to win $250)

*Odds available at DraftKings at time of publishing*

That's it. That's the play. Good Luck!

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