If you are a NASCAR enthusiast, you have probably been eagerly awaiting this weekend's race on Bristol Motor Speedway. You'll need to wait for the day the drivers take to the track, which will be a week and half away. NASCAR will be taking a week-and-a-half break to celebrate Easter, which falls on Sunday. This allows fans and drivers extra time to be with their families. Meanwhile, Formula 1 is taking a week off after the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Kevin Harvick wins nascar race
Kevin Harvick is back at the wheel after his win in Michigan. He celebrated with his fans as he crossed the finish line. After the race, he was questioned if he envisages winning back-toback races. For the 37-year-old driver, it was an unexpected win. This weekend was his first consecutive win since 2010.
Kevin Harvick won the Richmond Motor Speedway's 60th Cup race of his career. He beat all of his competitors, including pole winner Bubba Wallace. He held off Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, and Denny Hamlin in the final laps. He won by 0.441 seconds ending a 65-race winless streak. Harvick is tied with Kyle Busch for ninth on the all-time wins lists.
Kyle Busch's engine failure in Southern 500
Kyle Busch's engine failed with 25 laps to go in the Southern 500. Despite being leading the race the Toyota Camry had no choice but to make an urgent pit stop. Ben Beshore who was Busch’s crew chief, looked under his car to identify the problem. He moved the car onto the pitlane and to the apron. Busch was forced to finish 30th due to engine failure. Busch's chances at making the playoffs were certainly reduced by the engine problem, but there are still positive aspects to Kyle Busch’s performance.
While the exact cause of Kyle Busch’s engine problem is still unknown, there could have been a few contributing factors. The car of the driver has had multiple inspection issues and was forced to stop twice in the pits during the race. It is possible that this could have contributed to his car not starting at all.
Tyler Reddick wins nascar race
It looked like it would be a standard race. However, Reddick won overtime because of a series strange events. Chase Elliott spun behind Reddick at Turn 2. Joey Logano tried to make a five-wide pass on the inside runoff at sharp turn. A second overtime restart followed and a huge pileup developed behind Reddick. Ryan Blaney continued spinning hard in the same spot, creating a huge pileup behind Logano and Reddick.
Austin Cindric came in second, Harrison Burton third, Todd Gilliland fourth, Bubba Wallace fifth. AJ Allmendinger was sixth, but had a bad race after a cooling device malfunctioned. He eventually fell while trying to get out of his car. Reddick’s Brickyard win was the culmination to an amazing month. Reddick not only won the race, but also signed a contract with 23XI (owned by Denny Hamlin as well as Michael Jordan).
Kyle Larson wins the NASCAR race
After dominating the Watkins Glen International race, Kyle Larson won his second NASCAR racing event of the season. Larson fought off an early battle with Chase Elliott for the lead and then went on to hold off Allmendinger to the checkered flag. Larson won the race at Watkins Glen for the second time in his career. Chase Elliott, who has won four races in this season's series, was fourth.
After starting from the back of the field to make a non approved adjustment, Kyle Larson made an impressive pass on lap 167 and beat Chase Elliott to the lead. Elliott led 29 laps when he won the regular season championship. Larson took over the lead after slowing him down. Larson maintained the lead for 27 of his final 34 laps and won the title.
Chase Elliott is favorite to win Verizon 200 at Brickyard
The Verizon 200 is an enormous race. It's a road course with 200 miles. Chase Elliott is the favourite to win this weekend's race. The race will be broadcast on NBC and PRN. Chase Elliott is an overwhelming favorite to win Verizon200 at Brickyard.
The Verizon 200 at Brickyard, a 82-lap race covering 200 miles, is the Verizon 200 at Brickyard. The race will be held on a 14 turn, 2.439-mile track. This will be the 28th series event at the track. Chase Elliott is the favorite at +450, followed by Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, and Ross Chastain. The oddsmakers aren’t as certain about the other drivers. Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch and Elliott are also favorites. However, they have slightly lower odds than Elliott. AJ Allmendinger finished seventh, winning the race last season.
FAQ
What type of race cars do race car drivers use to drive?
Modern-day race cars are usually powered by engines. These engines are identical to those that power passenger vehicles.
They run on compressed air, and not petrol.
How many kinds of car racing can you imagine?
There are two main types of car-racing: open-wheel or closed-wheel. Open wheel races include IndyCar, NASCAR, Champ Car, Formula One, etc. Closed wheel racing includes Formula 3000, DTM, GP2, et al.
Why do race car drivers dress in special clothes?
Many race car drivers don special clothing.
These clothes keep them cool and comfortable while they race.
This fabric prevents sweat from running down their bodies.
It also protects them from the wind-blown damage to their skin.
Statistics
- This change may give an improvement of up to 29% fuel efficiency. (en.wikipedia.org)
- 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)
- Acceleration is a little gentler (relatively speaking) too, with 0-100km/h taking an estimated 3.1 seconds and 0-200km/h covered in 7.8 seconds. (autosport.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 to get started in motorsports
The first step is to learn how to drive. After you've mastered the skill, you can race. A team is required if you plan to race professionally. This will require you to be able communicate well with others, and to show that you are able to win races. You must also be willing to put yourself on the line and risk injury. You should also study the sport well and be able to master every aspect of driving.