Looks like Jimmie Johnson is still considered king in NASCAR despite not winning his sixth consecutive title. The LVH Super Book, formerly known as the Las Vegas Hilton, made Johnson the 9-to-2 favorite to win the title followed by Carl Edwards at 5-1.

Defending champion Tony Stewart is among six drivers listed at 8-1 that includes Kyle Busch, Matt Kenseth, Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick and new Hendrick Motorsports driver Kasey Kahne, who takes over the No. 5 car for Mark Martin.

Despite Las Vegan Kurt Busch being ran from the Penske stable, he’s still listed at 60-1 while driving the heavily NASCAR impaired No. 51 -- a sign that Las Vegas thinks Busch’s driving ability can overcome bad equipment. His replacement in the No. 22 car, A.J. Allmendinger, is listed at 75-1.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is given 40-1 odds showing that Vegas believes Junior’s issues will persist in 2012 despite running a decent points season in 2011. Clint Bowyer’s odds were listed lower at 30-1 even though he’ll be driving his first season for a lesser team with Michael Waltrip Racing.

LVH SUPER BOOK Odds to Win
2012 SPRINT CUP CHAMPIONSHIP

JIMMIE JOHNSON 9-2
CARL EDWARDS 5
KYLE BUSCH 8
MATT KENSETH 8
JEFF GORDON 8
KASEY KAHNE 8
TONY STEWART 8
KEVIN HARVICK 8
DENNY HAMLIN 12
GREG BIFFLE 20
BRAD KESELOWSKI 20
CLINT BOWYER 30
DALE EARNHARDT JR 40
RYAN NEWMAN 50
KURT BUSCH 60
MARTIN TRUEX JR 75
JEFF BURTON 75
JOEY LOGANO 75
JUAN MONTOYA 75
JAMIE McMURRAY 75
AJ ALLMENDINGER 75
PAUL MENARD 100
MARCOS AMBROSE 100
FIELD 40

LVH SUPER BOOK Odds to Win

DAYTONA 500
DAYTONA INT’L SPEEDWAY
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2012
JIMMIE JOHNSON 12
CARL EDWARDS 12
KYLE BUSCH 12
MATT KENSETH 20
JEFF GORDON 12
KASEY KAHNE 12
TONY STEWART 12
KEVIN HARVICK 12
DENNY HAMLIN 20
GREG BIFFLE 25
BRAD KESELOWSKI 20
KURT BUSCH 20
CLINT BOWYER 20
DALE EARNHARDT JR 12
RYAN NEWMAN 30
MARTIN TRUEX JR 30
MARK MARTIN 30
JEFF BURTON 20
JOEY LOGANO 25
JUAN MONTOYA 30
DAVID RAGAN 30
JAMIE McMURRAY 30
AJ ALLMENDINGER 30
PAUL MENARD 30
MARCOS AMBROSE 60
REGAN SMITH 50
TREVOR BAYNE 60
BOBBY LABONTE 60
RICKY STENHOUSE JR 60
MICHAEL WALTRIP 60
DAVID GILILLAND 100
DAVE BLANEY 100
DANICA PATRICK 100
FIELD 30