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. Joey Logano is yet to win a race since 2013, while Kyle Busch is the current Cup Series champion. The remaining seven drivers will have the chance to win with two more races.
Joey Logano clinches 2018 nascar championship
On Saturday night, Joey Logano clinched the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship. After finishing 12 laps ahead of Martin Truex Jr. at Homestead-Miami Speedway with the Ford EcoBoost 400, Logano won. He finished ahead of Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch and won his first career championship.
Joey Logano started the race at 13th place and was among the Top 5 for the majority of the day. He fell to seventh due to a controversial pit road violation, but he recovered quickly, and he finished seventh. Logano now holds 22 consecutive lead lap finishes. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon had 21 records.
Kyle Busch wins Monster Energy Cup Series finale in Miami
Kyle Busch was the winner of Ford EcoBoost 400 in Miami Speedway. He now holds his second career NASCAR Cup Series champion. The win came after a difficult season in which Busch broke his leg and missed 11 races. In the season finale, he led a record 120 laps to earn the win.
The race was run over a 1.5-mile oval, and Busch won by 4.578 seconds over Martin Truex Jr. in the #19 Toyota. Busch's win means he now has five wins and 17 top-5 finishes. He also holds the record for most wins in Toyota history with 52 wins in Camrys and 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. The two-time champion had not raced since July 17 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway because of a concussion-like symptom. He had previously declared that he would be unable to compete in the regular season. In addition, Busch had a medical waiver that allowed him to skip the race due to a health concern.
Busch continued to lead the field during the second stage. Elliott was second after the first stage. However, he finished behind Busch during the second stage. In the third stage, Kurt Busch held the lead until an incident with Denny Hamlin sent him spinning. The incident put both cars on the outside, but Busch was able to get back up to the lead lap during the second caution. After taking the stage lead, Kyle Busch was in a position to win the championship four.
Martin Truex Jr. finishes Third in the 2018 nascar championship
After a thrilling fight with Ryan Blaney, Martin Truex Jr. finished in third place in the 2018 NASCAR champions. Both drivers fought until the end, but they couldn’t get past one another. Truex led the Toyota Tour de Force in qualifying and took four of the top 5 starting positions. Bubba Wallace, Christopher Bell and Kurt Busch were also among the top five Toyota drivers. 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 on Kentucky Speedway. Truex won all three stages, including his final one. He also defended the Quaker State 400 victory from last year. He won his fourth season championship and 19th in the NASCAR Cup Series. Truex led Ryan Blaney by 1.901 seconds at the finish. Brad Keselowski (Kyle Busch) finished behind him.
FAQ
What length of a race can it last?
Different races have different lengths.
There are endurance races that last several days.
Sprint races and other races are shorter.
How fast can a racecar accelerate?
A race car's acceleration rate varies depending on its weight.
For example, a lighter car will accelerate more quickly than one that is heavier.
Who invented car racing and how did it work?
Invented by Charles Brady King, who built the first automobile racecourse in Long Island, New York, in 1896. The first auto race took place on July 4th that same year.
What type of cars are used in racing cars and why?
Speed is the most important factor for any race car driver. It's what makes them go fast. They must be fast enough that they catch up to other drivers and strong enough to maintain the lead. They can pass other drivers at high speeds, then pull away when they aren't looking. This gives them an advantage in racing.
Lightweight cars are often the fastest. This allows them speed up quickly and to gain lots of speed. This also means that they have less power, which restricts how far they are able to travel in a short time. They must make use of their energy efficiently.
Engines power most modern-day racing cars. These are similar to those found in normal passenger vehicles. These engines use compressed air instead of petrol. This is because petrol doesn't have enough power to make cars go very fast.
How much does it take to join a race
This depends on the event. Some events charge entry fees, others do not.
Some events require payment before entry. Some events require payment before you can enter.
Where do race car drivers receive their training?
Learn how to drive a race car through various methods. Most learn how to drive a car. Then they move on to a simulator. A simulator can be described as a virtual reality computer gaming experience. You are seated in a room and can control a car.
Then you'll take your skills into real life. You'll learn to maneuver around corners as well as how to make sharp turns.
After this, you'll be able to compete against other drivers.
Statistics
- 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)
- Petty has won 200 NASCAR Cup Series races, a likely unbreakable record, along with a series record seven Cup championships. (frontstretch.com)
- This change may give an improvement of up to 29% fuel efficiency. (en.wikipedia.org)
- 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)
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How to get started with motorsports
Learning how to drive is the first thing you should do. Once you're proficient in driving, you are ready to race. If you wish to race professionally, you will need to join a team. This will require you to be able communicate well with others, and to show that you are able to win races. It is important to be willing and able to risk injury by putting yourself on the line. Final word: If you wish to be a professional driver you must thoroughly study the sport. You need to know everything about driving including engine maintenance and strategy.