After the Martinsville Speedway win of Joey Logano last week, the 2018 NASCAR championship is all but clinched. Kyle Busch, Joey Logano and Martin Truex Jr. all have two races left to prove their worth. Kyle Busch is the defending Cup Series champion while Joey Logano has not won a race since 2013. The remaining seven drivers will have the chance to win with two more races.
Joey Logano clinches 2018 nascar championship
Joey Logano won the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 2018 championship on Saturday night. After passing Martin Truex Jr., he won the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He had 12 laps left. He finished ahead Kevin Harvick (Kyle Busch) and won his debut career championship.
Joey Logano started the race at 13th place and was among the Top 5 for the majority of the day. He was seventh when a controversial pit road violation occurred in the final stages of the race. However, he quickly recovered and finished seventh. Logano has now broken the record for consecutive first lap finishes with 22. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon held the previous record of 21 laps.
Kyle Busch wins Monster Energy Cup Series finale in Miami
Kyle Busch won the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway to secure his second career NASCAR Cup Series title. Busch missed 11 races and broke his leg during a difficult season. In the season finale, he led a record 120 laps to earn the win.
The race was conducted over a 1.5-mile oval. Busch won by just 4.578 seconds. Martin Truex Jr. took the #19 Toyota. Busch has now won five races and been a top-five finisher in 17 other races. With 52 wins, Busch is the most successful Toyota driver with Camrys Racing as well as Joe Gibbs Racing.
Kurt Busch clinches playoff spot
Kurt Busch has secured a playoff spot for the 2018 NASCAR championship. Only one race remains in the regular season. Due to a concussion-like symptom, the two-time champion had not raced in three races since July 17, at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. He had previously declared that he would be unable to compete in the regular season. Busch also had a medical waiver that allowed his skipping of the race due to health concerns.
Busch maintained his lead in the second stage. Elliott was second after the first stage. However, he finished behind Busch during the second stage. Until an incident with Denny Hamlin, Kurt Busch maintained the lead in the third stage. Both cars were on the outside of the track after the incident, but Busch was able back up to the lead lap in the second caution. After taking the lead in the final stage, Kyle Busch was finally able to secure the championship four.
Martin Truex Jr. finishes third at the 2018 nascar championship
After a thrilling battle between Ryan Blaney and Martin Truex Jr., Martin Truex Jr. came in third at the 2018 NASCAR championship. They fought to the finish, but couldn't overcome each other. Truex led the Toyota tour of force in qualifying. He earned four out of the five top starting positions. Other Toyota drivers finishing in the top five were Kurt Busch, Bubba Wallace and Christopher Bell. The rest of the Chevrolet and Ford teams were led by Chase Elliott and defending New Hampshire winner Aric Almirola.
Truex had a great day at Kentucky Speedway. He won all three stages of the race, including the final one. Truex also defended his Quaker State400 victory from last season. His fourth win of this season was also his 19th in NASCAR Cup Series. Truex led Ryan Blaney by 1.901 seconds at the finish. Brad Keselowski, Kyle Busch, and Ryan Blaney finished behind him.
FAQ
What is the difference in a road car and racing car?
A road car is intended to be driven on roads. These cars are made specifically for racing. They have special aerodynamic features that help them accelerate quickly and brake sharply.
Which country holds the most car races?
USA - Car races are held in more than 100 countries. USA hosts the largest number of car races, with more than 300 each year.
What types of cars are race car drivers using?
Modern-day race cars are usually powered by engines. These engines are identical to those that power passenger vehicles.
But instead of using petrol, they run on compressed air.
Which car racing has the most spectators?
The Indianapolis 500 Mile Race attracts the largest crowds in North America. Each year, it attracts over 400,000 viewers.
It takes place on May 30th and 31st at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
What's the purpose of racing cars?
Car racing has the purpose of entertaining people. It involves watching cars move at high speeds around a track. It also gives drivers the opportunity to compete against one another and show off their skills.
Who was the first to race a car?
Charles Brady King invented the automobile racetrack in Long Island. He built it in 1896. On July 4, 1896, the first automobile race was held.
Statistics
- According to Toyota, the 390-hp-plus 2019 Yaris WRC runs out of gearing after 124 mph, 19 mph less than the crazy Yaris GR that's currently sitting on dealer lots outside of the U.S. BONUS: (motortrend.com)
- According to AutoSport, IndyCar's top speeds are 380km/h or 236 mph. (motorbiscuit.com)
- According to FormulaMoney, the design, development, and construction of chassis and engines can cost teams as much as $255 million annually. (businessinsider.com)
- According to thepostgame.com, “The Daytona 500 is one of four ‘restrictor plate' races on NASCAR's calendar, given both safety and competitive concerns for the long track and its famous 31-degree banking in its four corners.” (defensivedriving.com)
- Petty has won 200 NASCAR Cup Series races, a likely unbreakable record, along with a series record seven Cup championships. (frontstretch.com)
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How Can I Make Money As A Driver?
You will need to make money if you want to become a professional racer. Many racers are able to work full-time while they train for their next race. Some racers use their free time to sell merchandise and promote themselves as endorsers. Other drivers may also take part on paid test sessions in order to prove their ability to drive professionally.