Quiet time is over, and the sound of purring engines is about to awaken motorsports fans across the United States as we celebrate Labor Day. Formula 1 returns from its summer break for round 15 of the Championship, with Oscar Piastri hunting his seventh triumph of the campaign. Stateside, the USAC Midgets hit the dirt for the first time in seven weeks, with Cannon McIntosh controlling the narrative. But a more tranquil environment is expected over in Fiji, where the WSL Finals are underway. Discover the NXTbets expert pick roundup for the weekend of August 29 in our tips below.
NHRA: Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals - Funny Car
Austin Prock
+182
$56.40
BKFC Fight Night Budva
Lasha Roinishvili
+592
$138.40
USAC Midgets: Bloomington Speedway
Cannon McIntosh
+150
$50.00
Formula 1: Dutch Grand Prix
When: August 29 – August 31, 2025 Where: Cicuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, The Netherlands Where to Watch: Live on ESPN and F1 TV Pro Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
We’ve missed the sound of roaring engines and early morning wakeups, but F1 is back. The world’s premier motorsports Championship reports for duty at Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix, with Lando Norris looking to retain his crown. However, we fancy his teammate Oscar Piastri, who has entered Victory Lane six times in his last 13 races. He averages 2.43 across the season and boasts more wins than any other driver on the grid. The Aussie just missed the podium here in 2024, but has matured significantly since his last visit, and is now World Champion material.
Key Times (CEST):
Friday, August 29: Practice #1: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Practice #2: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 30: Practice #3: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Qualifying: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 31: Race: 3:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
Oscar Piastri takes on Zandvoort as our expert pick for victory, a position he’s become accustomed to this season. The Australian has stood on the rostrum 12 times in the last 13 races, six times as a winner. He arrives in the Netherlands at +139 for the triumph, potentially paying out $47.80 if you bet $20.
An eventful season has passed where surfers racked up the miles and fought for survival to be one of the remaining five. Now, only five men and ladies remain in the battle for the Lexus WSL Finals title. Yago Dora enters the men’s bracket as the yellow jersey leader and the surfer to beat, but we are in Molly Picklum’s corner this week. The Australian has nudged her way into the final in her last four events, winning twice. Her worst result all campaign was a round of 16 loss at Bell’s Beach.
Key Times (FJT):
Next Call: Monday, September 1: 7:30 a.m.
Expert Pick
Molly Picklum is in a class of her own coming into the Finals and is a tough surfer to outclass. She’s a five-time finalist and double victor this season, justifying her short odds at -149. Wagering $20 might potentially pay out $33.42.
Cycling: La Vuelta
When: August 23 – September 14, 2025 Where: Piemonte, Italy – Madrid, Spain Where to Watch: Live on CNBC, Peacock Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
La Vuelta has entered the host nation of Spain after a symbolic meander through northern Italy and southeastern France earlier this week. Jonas Vingegaard is still he front runner to claim the final Grand Tour on the calendar, but currently sits in fifth place. The breakaway shook up the GC on stage six, as Jay Vine crossed the line first, 54 seconds ahead of Torstein Træen, who now wears the red jersey. Træen holds a 2:33 lead over the Danish favorite in the classification, but Vingegaard didn’t seem too perturbed about how Thursday’s stage played out.
Key Times (EDT):
Daily: 6:30 a.m.
Expert Pick
The class, experience, and current form of Jonas Vingegaard make him an easy expert pick for La Vuelta glory. His work in the Tour de France was world-class and good enough to beat any rider, except for Pogi. Jonas sits fifth in the GC after the first week, but is still well placed to achieve victory at -280 odds. A $20 bet offers the potential of a $27.14 payout if he holds his nerve all the way to Madrid.
Formula Drift: Elevated Grantsville
When: August 28 – August 30, 2025 Where: Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT Where to Watch: Live on FormulaD Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The penultimate round of the 2025 Formula Drift season is here, and James Deane is on track to retain his title. He touches down in Utah, leading the Championship after appearing in all but two finals this campaign. The Irishman is a double winner this term, giving him more time in Victory Lane than his opponents. Despite Deane’s form, the markets fancy Fredric Aasbo to take top honors at Grantsville, even after producing his worst result of the year in Seattle.
Friday, August 29: Prospec: Top 32: 11:30 a.m. –2:00 p.m. Prospec: Top 16: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 30: Pro: Top 32: 11:30 a.m. –2:15 p.m. Pro: Top 16: 3:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Expert Pick
Consistency is rewarded at the end of the day, which is why we’re sticking with James Deane for glory in Utah. The Irishman has only missed the Final Battle twice in six rounds this year, taking top honors twice and settling for runner-up as many times. He enters the penultimate weekend at +256 for the win, possibly paying out $71.20 if you wager $20.
NHRA: Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals
When: August 27 – September 1, 2025 Where: Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Indianapolis, IN Where to Watch: Live on NHRA.TV, FS1 Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
NHRA dragsters are celebrating the Labor Day weekend in style at the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. It’s the biggest drag race on the calendar, and the Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock Cars, and Pro Stock Motorcycles are all in attendance at the U.S. Nationals. Antron Brown is the best value for money bet in Indy, winning this event twice in the last three years. However, his inconsistency is a worry, which is why we went with Austin Prock for our expert pick. He’s blitzed his opponents in the Funny Car class, taking the checkered flag in 80% of the last five rounds.
Key Times (EDT):
Saturday, August 30
#2Fast2Tasty Challenge – Round 1 Top Fuel: 12:30 p.m. Funny Car: 1:10 p.m. Pro Stock: 1:55 p.m. Pro Stock Motorcycle: 2:25 p.m.
#2Fast2Tasty Challenge – Finals Top Fuel: 3:15 p.m. Funny Car: 3:55 p.m. Pro Stock: 4:30 p.m. Pro Stock Motorcycle: 5:00 p.m.
Monday, September 1:
Eliminations: From 10:00 a.m.
Expert Pick
The consistent winning form of Austin Prock makes it hard to last past him for our expert pick. So we won’t. He starts the visit to Indianapolis at +182, potentially paying out $56.40 on a $20 bet.
BKFC Fight Night Budva: Bakocevic vs Ott
When: Saturday, August 30, 2025 Where: Top Hill, Budva, Montenegro Where to Watch: Live on FuboTV Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
BKFC is back in the Balkans, but this time the league debuts in the microstate of Montenegro. Homegrown talent Vaso Bakočević headlines Fight Night Budva against Austrian Wilhelm Ott, and is favored to topple the visitor. Outside of the main fight, we look at a value for money underdog in Lasha Roinishvili. The Georgian meets a highly talented local boxer, Dilan Prasovic, who removes the gloves for the first time. Prasovic prevailed in 74.10% of his boxing bouts and is a calculated opponent. However, Roinishvili steps into the squared circle off the back of consecutive first-round knockouts in a Georgian league.
Key Times (CEST):
Fights Start: 8:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
Lasha Roinishvili arrives in Budva with +592 odds against local star Dilan Prasovic, despite winning his last two battles. Wagering $20 on the Georgian at that price has the potential to payout $138.40.
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The clas
USAC Midgets: Bloomington Speedway
Cannon McIntosh is blasting his opposition off the track this season. He leads the standings and is the winningest driver on the grid, averaging 1.50 in his past five events. His consistent dominance makes him an easy expert pick for the trip to Bloomington. His odds are short at +150, potentially paying out $50.00 for a $20 wager.
Expert Pick
When: Friday, August 29 Where: Bloomington Speedway, Bloomington, IN Where to Watch: Live on FloRacing Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
We’ve waited seven weeks to see the Midgets back in action, and the moment has arrived. Cannon McIntosh leads the series into Bloomington Speedway for the first of two events at the back end of August. He’s taken the checkered flag in three out of the last five events and is the winningest driver in the series this year. Sportsbooks suggest his closest challenge will come from Jacob Denney, who has found his way onto the rostrum in 80% of his past five races, averaging 4.25.
Key Times (EDT)
Pits Open: 4:00 p.m. Grandstands Open: 5:00 p.m. Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m. (Racing to follow)
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When: August 30 – August 31, 2025 Where: Huset’s Speedway, Brandon, SD Where to Watch: Live on DIRTVision Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
“The Greatest Show on Dirt” sets up shop in Brandon, South Dakota, this Labor Day weekend for a double header. A close contest is expected between the series leader, David Gravel, and his chasers, Michael Kofoid and Carson Macedo. Kofoid has impressed with his podium consistency, entering the top three six times in the past nine events. If you think that’s impressive, Macedo is a six-time winner in his past 15 races and averages 2.4 in his last five starts.
Key Times – Daily (CDT)
Pit Gates Open: 2:00 p.m. Front Gate Opens: 4:00 p.m. Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. (Racing to follow)
Expert Pick
David Gravel is always a threat, evidenced by his 2.8 finishing average in the previous 10 races. However, we are loving the confidence and momentum that Carson Macedo is carrying with him into South Dakota. He enters Labor Day weekend with fair odds of +264, possibly paying out $72.80 for a $20 punt.
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NXTbets Expert Pick Roundup: Weekend of August 29th
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Quiet time is over, and the sound of purring engines is about to awaken motorsports fans across the United States as we celebrate Labor Day. Formula 1 returns from its summer break for round 15 of the Championship, with Oscar Piastri hunting his seventh triumph of the campaign. Stateside, the USAC Midgets hit the dirt for the first time in seven weeks, with Cannon McIntosh controlling the narrative. But a more tranquil environment is expected over in Fiji, where the WSL Finals are underway. Discover the NXTbets expert pick roundup for the weekend of August 29 in our tips below.
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Formula 1: Dutch Grand Prix
When: August 29 – August 31, 2025
Where: Cicuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, The Netherlands
Where to Watch: Live on ESPN and F1 TV Pro
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
We’ve missed the sound of roaring engines and early morning wakeups, but F1 is back. The world’s premier motorsports Championship reports for duty at Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix, with Lando Norris looking to retain his crown. However, we fancy his teammate Oscar Piastri, who has entered Victory Lane six times in his last 13 races. He averages 2.43 across the season and boasts more wins than any other driver on the grid. The Aussie just missed the podium here in 2024, but has matured significantly since his last visit, and is now World Champion material.
Key Times (CEST):
Friday, August 29:
Practice #1: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Practice #2: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 30:
Practice #3: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Qualifying: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 31:
Race: 3:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
Oscar Piastri takes on Zandvoort as our expert pick for victory, a position he’s become accustomed to this season. The Australian has stood on the rostrum 12 times in the last 13 races, six times as a winner. He arrives in the Netherlands at +139 for the triumph, potentially paying out $47.80 if you bet $20.
Lexus WSL Finals Fiji
When: August 27 – September 4, 2025
Where: Cloudbreak, Fiji
Where to Watch: Live on World Surf League
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
An eventful season has passed where surfers racked up the miles and fought for survival to be one of the remaining five. Now, only five men and ladies remain in the battle for the Lexus WSL Finals title. Yago Dora enters the men’s bracket as the yellow jersey leader and the surfer to beat, but we are in Molly Picklum’s corner this week. The Australian has nudged her way into the final in her last four events, winning twice. Her worst result all campaign was a round of 16 loss at Bell’s Beach.
Key Times (FJT):
Next Call:
Monday, September 1: 7:30 a.m.
Expert Pick
Molly Picklum is in a class of her own coming into the Finals and is a tough surfer to outclass. She’s a five-time finalist and double victor this season, justifying her short odds at -149. Wagering $20 might potentially pay out $33.42.
Cycling: La Vuelta
When: August 23 – September 14, 2025
Where: Piemonte, Italy – Madrid, Spain
Where to Watch: Live on CNBC, Peacock
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
La Vuelta has entered the host nation of Spain after a symbolic meander through northern Italy and southeastern France earlier this week. Jonas Vingegaard is still he front runner to claim the final Grand Tour on the calendar, but currently sits in fifth place. The breakaway shook up the GC on stage six, as Jay Vine crossed the line first, 54 seconds ahead of Torstein Træen, who now wears the red jersey. Træen holds a 2:33 lead over the Danish favorite in the classification, but Vingegaard didn’t seem too perturbed about how Thursday’s stage played out.
Key Times (EDT):
Daily: 6:30 a.m.
Expert Pick
The class, experience, and current form of Jonas Vingegaard make him an easy expert pick for La Vuelta glory. His work in the Tour de France was world-class and good enough to beat any rider, except for Pogi. Jonas sits fifth in the GC after the first week, but is still well placed to achieve victory at -280 odds. A $20 bet offers the potential of a $27.14 payout if he holds his nerve all the way to Madrid.
Formula Drift: Elevated Grantsville
When: August 28 – August 30, 2025
Where: Utah Motorsports Campus, Grantsville, UT
Where to Watch: Live on FormulaD
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
The penultimate round of the 2025 Formula Drift season is here, and James Deane is on track to retain his title. He touches down in Utah, leading the Championship after appearing in all but two finals this campaign. The Irishman is a double winner this term, giving him more time in Victory Lane than his opponents. Despite Deane’s form, the markets fancy Fredric Aasbo to take top honors at Grantsville, even after producing his worst result of the year in Seattle.
Key Times (MDT):
Thursday, August 28:
Prospec: Seeding: 1:30 p.m. –3:45 p.m.
Pro: Seeding: 5:15 p.m. –7:30 p.m.
Friday, August 29:
Prospec: Top 32: 11:30 a.m. –2:00 p.m.
Prospec: Top 16: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 30:
Pro: Top 32: 11:30 a.m. –2:15 p.m.
Pro: Top 16: 3:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Expert Pick
Consistency is rewarded at the end of the day, which is why we’re sticking with James Deane for glory in Utah. The Irishman has only missed the Final Battle twice in six rounds this year, taking top honors twice and settling for runner-up as many times. He enters the penultimate weekend at +256 for the win, possibly paying out $71.20 if you wager $20.
NHRA: Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals
When: August 27 – September 1, 2025
Where: Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Indianapolis, IN
Where to Watch: Live on NHRA.TV, FS1
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
NHRA dragsters are celebrating the Labor Day weekend in style at the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. It’s the biggest drag race on the calendar, and the Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock Cars, and Pro Stock Motorcycles are all in attendance at the U.S. Nationals. Antron Brown is the best value for money bet in Indy, winning this event twice in the last three years. However, his inconsistency is a worry, which is why we went with Austin Prock for our expert pick. He’s blitzed his opponents in the Funny Car class, taking the checkered flag in 80% of the last five rounds.
Key Times (EDT):
Saturday, August 30
#2Fast2Tasty Challenge – Round 1
Top Fuel: 12:30 p.m.
Funny Car: 1:10 p.m.
Pro Stock: 1:55 p.m.
Pro Stock Motorcycle: 2:25 p.m.
#2Fast2Tasty Challenge – Finals
Top Fuel: 3:15 p.m.
Funny Car: 3:55 p.m.
Pro Stock: 4:30 p.m.
Pro Stock Motorcycle: 5:00 p.m.
Monday, September 1:
Eliminations: From 10:00 a.m.
Expert Pick
The consistent winning form of Austin Prock makes it hard to last past him for our expert pick. So we won’t. He starts the visit to Indianapolis at +182, potentially paying out $56.40 on a $20 bet.
BKFC Fight Night Budva: Bakocevic vs Ott
When: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Where: Top Hill, Budva, Montenegro
Where to Watch: Live on FuboTV
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
BKFC is back in the Balkans, but this time the league debuts in the microstate of Montenegro. Homegrown talent Vaso Bakočević headlines Fight Night Budva against Austrian Wilhelm Ott, and is favored to topple the visitor. Outside of the main fight, we look at a value for money underdog in Lasha Roinishvili. The Georgian meets a highly talented local boxer, Dilan Prasovic, who removes the gloves for the first time. Prasovic prevailed in 74.10% of his boxing bouts and is a calculated opponent. However, Roinishvili steps into the squared circle off the back of consecutive first-round knockouts in a Georgian league.
Key Times (CEST):
Fights Start: 8:00 p.m.
Expert Pick
Lasha Roinishvili arrives in Budva with +592 odds against local star Dilan Prasovic, despite winning his last two battles. Wagering $20 on the Georgian at that price has the potential to payout $138.40.
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USAC Midgets: Bloomington Speedway
Cannon McIntosh is blasting his opposition off the track this season. He leads the standings and is the winningest driver on the grid, averaging 1.50 in his past five events. His consistent dominance makes him an easy expert pick for the trip to Bloomington. His odds are short at +150, potentially paying out $50.00 for a $20 wager.
Expert Pick
When: Friday, August 29
Where: Bloomington Speedway, Bloomington, IN
Where to Watch: Live on FloRacing
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
We’ve waited seven weeks to see the Midgets back in action, and the moment has arrived. Cannon McIntosh leads the series into Bloomington Speedway for the first of two events at the back end of August. He’s taken the checkered flag in three out of the last five events and is the winningest driver in the series this year. Sportsbooks suggest his closest challenge will come from Jacob Denney, who has found his way onto the rostrum in 80% of his past five races, averaging 4.25.
Key Times (EDT)
Pits Open: 4:00 p.m.
Grandstands Open: 5:00 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:00 p.m. (Racing to follow)
World of Outlaws L.G. Everist Huset’s Shootout
When: August 30 – August 31, 2025
Where: Huset’s Speedway, Brandon, SD
Where to Watch: Live on DIRTVision
Where to Bet: With our Partnered Sportsbooks
“The Greatest Show on Dirt” sets up shop in Brandon, South Dakota, this Labor Day weekend for a double header. A close contest is expected between the series leader, David Gravel, and his chasers, Michael Kofoid and Carson Macedo. Kofoid has impressed with his podium consistency, entering the top three six times in the past nine events. If you think that’s impressive, Macedo is a six-time winner in his past 15 races and averages 2.4 in his last five starts.
Key Times – Daily (CDT)
Pit Gates Open: 2:00 p.m.
Front Gate Opens: 4:00 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. (Racing to follow)
Expert Pick
David Gravel is always a threat, evidenced by his 2.8 finishing average in the previous 10 races. However, we are loving the confidence and momentum that Carson Macedo is carrying with him into South Dakota. He enters Labor Day weekend with fair odds of +264, possibly paying out $72.80 for a $20 punt.
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