Arena: Charlotte Motor Speedway

Location: Concord, NC

Date: October 13, 2012

NASCAR Betting Online: One of the richest tracks in the history of NASCAR will host the NASCAR Bank of America 500 this year, as Charlotte Motor Speedway hosts this October classic. As always at this time of year, the 12 men challenging for the Chase for the Championship, but a total of 43 drivers will be vying for this tremendous prize right at the end of the Sprint Cup's version of the postseason.

The aptly named Speedy Thompson won the first ever race here at Charlotte in October in a race that was known then as the National 400. Since 1966, this race was extended from 400 to 500 miles. NAPA, Miller, Oakwood Homes, All Pro Auto Parts, Mello Yello, UAW-GM, and Bank of America have all been sponsors for this event.

The defending champion shouldn't be much of a surprise, as Jimmie Johnson took the checkered flag as a part of his romp to yet another Sprint Cup Championship. It was the third time in his illustrious career in which he took the fall race here at Charlotte.

The last time the Rainbow Warrior, Jeff Gordon won a race was back in 2007, here at Charlotte. This was never a place where Gordon had run well before, but that race in 2007 gave him a chance to challenge Johnson for the championship. Though he failed, it has been almost three full years since Gordon has found Victory Lane. Don't be shocked if the No. 24 car has yet another good run here in 2012.

There are a number of two time winners of this event, but winning it a third time is something that is very rare. We already know that Johnson is a three time winner. Gordon and Mark Martin can both become three time champs as well. Bobby Allison has won this race three times, cashing in with victories in 1971, 1972, and 1978.

Junior Johnson (1962-63), Fred Lorenzen (1964-65), Bobby Allison (1971-72), and Jimmie Johnson (2004-05) are the only back to back winners of this event.

NASCAR betting fans are going to be getting more and more involved as the Sprint Cup Chase for the Championship winds closer to its finale. Don't miss this 500 mile race at historic Charlotte Motor Speedway. Let Bookmaker Sportsbook be your home for all of your NASCAR betting action both for the NASCAR Bank of America 500 and for the rest of the races left on the 2012 Sprint Cup season!

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2011 Bank of America 500 Winner - Matt Kenseth Wins; Jimmie Johnson Crashes Late

Matt Kenseth got the first win of his career at Charlotte Motor Speedway, winning the 2000 Coca-Cola 600. Saturday, he picked up one of the biggest victories of his career, taking the Bank of America 500 and taking a big step towards pulling himself into contention to win the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup title.

Kyle Busch finished second after starting last, while Carl Edwards, Kasey Kahne, and Marcos Ambrose rounded out the top-five. Kevin Harvick, A.J. Allmendinger, Tony Stewart, Denny Hamlin, and Ryan Newman rounded out the top-10 finishers.

Jimmie Johnson's hopes for a sixth-straight title may have come to a halt with possibly the hardest hit of his Sprint Cup career.

Johnson was battling Newman and Kahne for seventh position late when his Chevrolet snapped loose in turn two. He slid down onto the apron before the car snapped back across the track and slammed the wall head-on. The vicious blow lifted the back wheels of Johnson's No. 48 Chevrolet off the track. Johnson took a moment to catch his breath before climbing out of the car.

McMurray gets third win of 2010

Jamie McMurray picked up his third win of the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series on Saturday night as he won the Bank of America 500.

McMurray started 27th on Saturday night and passed Kyle Busch and Jimmie Johnson late in the race to get the win. He adds Saturday’s win to the Daytona 500 and Brickyard 400 to his wins on the season.

Johnson finished third to extend his lead in the season standings to 41 points over Denny Hamlin, who finished fourth on Saturday night. Greg Biffle finished fifth on Saturday night.