After this weekend's final two races, the NASCAR Cup Series is taking a week off. The series used to run 17 consecutive weekends previously. Fans can enjoy a one-week break to get their racing appetites satiated. The season is scheduled to end on the first Sunday in November. The next Olympic break, which will last two weeks, is set for 2021. While this is not an ideal situation, it will at least allow fans to get their racing fix before the next big break.
New Hampshire Motor Speedway - Ambetter 301
This weekend, NASCAR Cup Series will switch to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1.058 mi). Next Gen cars will compete at the track's inaugural event. Martin Truex, Jr., won the pole. The field includes Martin Truex Jr. Chase Elliott and Bubba Wallace. Kyle Busch is also in the race. The championship will be decided by the top three.
The Ambetter 301 is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET and will be televised live on USA Network and TSN (1, 3 and 5 in Canada). Peacock offers a free trial and will also broadcast the race. At 3:08 p.m., the green flag will be waved. ET, and is expected to run 301 laps.
ForeverLawn sponsors nascar race
ForeverLawn will bring its signature GR supra paint scheme along to a NASCAR event this weekend. Jeffrey Earnhardt will be driving the No. 26 car with a 2022 Black & Green Grass Machine painting scheme. Earnhardt has Accredited Petroleum Associates, Precision Products STR, LifeGR, and STR as other partners. Earnhardt, who will drive the No. 26 ForeverLawn Nissan GR Supra. ForeverLawn is the main sponsor. Precision Products, STR and LifeGR will continue to be part of the race.
JD Motorsports will continue to work with ForeverLawn in multi-race partnerships. Earnhardt drives the No. In the race, Earnhardt will drive No. The team will also unveil an innovative 9/11 tribute design to recognize first responders as well as military servicemen. The race will broadcast live on FS1 (NBC Sports Network) and feature special tribute graphics from 9/11.
Chase Elliott is the 2020 Series Champion
Chase Elliott's recent title suggests that he could be a repeat champion in the NASCAR Cup Series. While he finished 15 seconds behind the winner of 2015 series, he was still able qualify for the playoffs. In addition to his XFINITY Series win, Elliott has a strong road course record, winning four of the last five events on the road course. The season has already seen a lot of road course action, with four straight victories at Bristol.
Elliott made his NASCAR playoff debut in 2020, following his success in truck racing. GMS Racing's No. Martinsville. In addition, he drove the No. 7 car for Spire Motorsports in the Bristol Dirt event. Elliott dominated the 2018 season, with five top-six finishes. But, Elliott suffered a slump during the summer and finished seventh in Charlotte, a race moved to Charlotte because of the COVID-19 epidemic.
Kevin Harvick finishes top-five
The 34-year-old driver scored a $37,300 victory in the TD Banknorth Oxford 250 at the Maine Short Track. Kevin Harvick was the winner of the 1998 West Series championship before he made his Cup Series debut. He also raced in ARCA RE/MAX Series Childress, finishing in fifth place twice. Kevin Harvick lives in North Carolina, with DeLan. He and his wife have three dogs and two cats.
Harvick began in Richmond, Kentucky from the outside of row one. He quickly moved up from the front row and was on track to pass Denny Hamlin in the final lap. Unfortunately, he hit a brake problem in the right front wheel and careened into the wall hard on the final lap. He has five top-five finishes this season thanks to his performance this weekend.
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What is a pit stop?
Pit stops are when you stop driving and allow someone else to drive. It's also known by the pit lane.
Do race car drivers earn money?
Yes. Yes. Many race car driver earn a living wage.
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Formula 1 Grand Prix has been regarded as the most prestigious motorsport competition in the world. It was established in 1950, and now forms part of the FIA World Championship for Drivers and Constructors as well as Teams.
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- This change may give an improvement of up to 29% fuel efficiency. (en.wikipedia.org)
- 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)
- 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)
- In 2009, the slick tires returned as a part of revisions to the rules for the 2009 season; slicks have no grooves and give up to 18% more contact with the track. (en.wikipedia.org)
- According to AutoSport, IndyCar's top speeds are 380km/h or 236 mph. (motorbiscuit.com)
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