NASCAR 2022: Toyota Save Mart 350 tips and Championship predictions

Motorsport fans have a wide variety of choices when it comes to high-octane racing action to enjoy. Although big hitters like F1 rank highly, NASCAR is also a favorite with many race fans. The 2022 NASCAR Cup Series is well underway and has served up some real highlights already. Who can forget the recent Coca Cola 600 in North Carolina, which went on for over five hours?!

Races like this and others which have gone before it means that the 2022 NASCAR season is already full of excitement. As the season moves towards its climax in Phoenix in early November, it will only get more fascinating. To help keep up with all these twists and turns, finding out the latest NASCAR tips and predictions is a good decision. This will not only help regular fans keep up with what is happening but will also give NASCAR fans who bet on races extra information to work from.

But what are the most interesting predictions for the upcoming Toyota Save Mart 350 and top picks for Championship glory?

Who will win Toyota Save Mart 350 in 2022?

Although looking ahead to eventual Championship predictions is fun, it is also wise to look at tips for the next race coming up. This is the Toyota Save Mart 350 which takes place at the Sonoma Raceway in California.

But what might happen here? In recent years, Martin Truex Jr in particular has mastered the circuit. He has three wins to his name at Sonoma, making him a driver who could emerge victorious for Joe Gibbs Racing. After only taking third in 2021 when he looked on for the win, he will be extra motivated to do well in 2022.

As you might expect, current NASCAR points leader Chase Elliott is also a good tip for glory in this race. He has been in great overall form so far in 2022, and also finished second at Sonoma in 2021. This shows he likes the track and can use his undoubted talent to get around it quickly. Kyle Larson is also a big favorite in many people’s eyes for this event. He won it in 2021 and so will be keen to repeat this feat in 2022. With his ice-cold driving style and will to win, Larson could be on course to do well again in California.

Chase Elliott and Kyle Busch could take the overall title

Although we still have a long way to go in the 2022 season, Chase Elliott and Kyle Busch are already being tipped to take home the NASCAR title. At the moment, Elliott leads the rankings and has been in superb form over the last few races in Illinois, North Carolina and Kansas. If he can keep up this level of performance, he could managed to hold onto the top spot going into the Championship race.

Of course, you cannot count out Busch yet. He already has a couple of Championships under his belt, so he knows exactly what it takes to win the crown. Although he might have been a little inconsistent so far this year, his performances in places such as Darlington at the 2022 Goodyear 400 show he still has what it takes to compete.

Chasing pack could make it interesting

While Elliott and Busch are good tips for overall Championship glory, there are a few very talented drivers in the chasing pack to look out for. Ryan Blaney has started the year off well and looks set to be in the race when we get nearer to the playoffs. As one of the fastest drivers in NASCAR and one who shows decent consistency across races, he is one to watch. When you also add in the experience he picked up from his playoff run last year, he could be a great tip for the Championship.

As well as being a good tip for the Toyota Save Mart 350, you also have to think that Kyle Larson has a chance at the title. Larson’s 2021 Championship victory means he will be eager to make it back-to-back wins and this led to him starting off as the hot favorite pre-season. Although he has not quite lived up to that yet, he has shown glimpses of his immense talent and has plenty of time yet to move up the rankings.

NASCAR 2022 tips and predictions

The upcoming Toyota Save Mart 350 is always one of the best races on the NASCAR calendar and looks set to be an exciting race in 2022. As the above shows, there are a few drivers who seem good picks to do well there. When you also look at who could take the NASCAR title overall in 2022, it gets even more exciting.