The Brickyard 400 results are in! Kyle Busch is the winner, Joey Logano 2nd, Denny Hamlin 3rd. We must not forget to mention that Kyle Busch was involved in a scuffle with Martin Truex during a restart. What about the rest of this field?
Kyle Busch wins
Kyle Busch wins the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Busch's 33rd career win, and his fourth of the season. This was his third consecutive win at IMS. Joe Gibbs Racing was proud to celebrate his fourth win. Busch moves up to 32nd in NASCAR's points standings with the win. Justin Allgaier holds the 30th Chase position, 23 points behind Busch. He is now fourth in the Xfinity Series standings. Busch is 483 behind his team of Kevin Harvick, Kyle Harvick. Toyota is currently leading the manufacturer's standings by 80 points.
Joey Logano is 2nd
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway concluded their championship weekend this weekend with a race that marked the beginning of a new era in NASCAR. Brickyard 400 is now the first major race on dirt in the new series' history. The race features cars of different speeds and grip levels. The winner will be determined by the performance of his vehicle. The PPG Trophy Trophy and the PPG Cup Trophy will be presented to the winner. It is permanently housed in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. Drivers who want to win their first Cup Series victory will contest the race. This race was won in 1994 by the Brickyard 400's most successful driver. His record includes five victories and three pole positions. He also has the record for most laps led or completed. He holds the record for earning the most money in the race.
Denny Hamlin ranks 3rd
Kevin Harvick won Brickyard 400, his 53rd win in NASCAR. Denny Hamlin is tied for third, followed by Aric Almirola and Cole Custer. The winner earned his fourth top-ten finish this season and ties Denny Hamlin for the lead in the standings. Despite Hamlin's thirdplace finish, Brickyard 400 was far from a classic. Stormy weather delayed the start and end of the race. Lightning also caused the cancellation of the all-day concert. After the rain stopped, however, the race was reopened. The race came to an end at dusk.
Kyle Busch has a conversation with Martin Truex about a restart
In the Brickyard 400 results on Sunday, Kyle Busch tangled with Martin Truex Jr., a driver who had been running in the top spot before the collision. Both drivers were seeking a win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The incident happened during Stage 1 when Truex was in contention to win the race. Busch was aiming for his third straight victory. But, things didn't go as planned.
Jimmie Johnson won in 2010
Jimmie Johnson is a legend in the NASCAR world. He has won three Brickyard 400 races and has also won two Cup championships. Jimmie Johnson had two disappointing finishes in Brickyard 400 during his career. He finished 39th in 2007 as well as 22nd in 2010. However, he has turned his bad results into Cup wins. Johnson was not surprised at the result or his performance, even though he finished 22nd last year.
Juan Pablo Montoya won the 2010 Oscars
Juan Pablo Montoya won Brickyard 400 in 2010. He led the race for just 86 laps and crashed on lap 146. Montoya is now driving for Team Penske at the Verizon IndyCar Series. His strong Brickyard 400 record earned him the team's hiring.
Indy 500 pre-race traditions changed
The Indianapolis 500 used an honourary starter until 1992 to wave a green flag at its start. The tradition has changed to include a celebrity who carries the checkered and green ribbons. A trained race official flagging duties during the race is the official starter. In 2015, Jack Nicholson, a Brazilian businessman, was the official starter for the Indianapolis 500. He dropped the green at the second and third restarts. The race ended in his favor.
FAQ
Which country has the largest number of car races?
USA - Over 100 countries hold car racing. USA holds more than 300 car racing events each year.
What is a pitstop?
Pit stops allow you to stop driving and let someone else take over for a few minutes. It's also known by the pit lane.
Why do race car drivers wear such special clothing
Many race car drivers don special clothing.
These clothes help keep them cool when they're racing.
The fabric prevents sweaty skin from getting on their bodies.
It also protects them from the wind-blown damage to their skin.
There are many types of car racing.
There are two main categories of car racing: open-wheel and closed-wheel. IndyCar (NASCAR), Champ Car, Formula One and other open-wheel races are some examples. Closed wheel races include Formula 3000 (DTM), GP2, etc.
What cars do racecar drivers use?
Modern racing cars usually use engines. These engines are identical to those that power passenger vehicles.
Instead of using petrol they run on compressed Air.
Statistics
- According to AutoSport, IndyCar's top speeds are 380km/h or 236 mph. (motorbiscuit.com)
- In 2013 Ferrari had an estimated team budget of $470 million, while elite IndyCar teams have an estimated annual budget of $15 million, according to FormulaMoney. (businessinsider.com)
- Petty has won 200 NASCAR Cup Series races, a likely unbreakable record, along with a series record seven Cup championships. (frontstretch.com)
- Forget the 200-mph battles of the late 1980s; no one, not even McLaren itself, predicted the inimitable F1 would go as fast as it did. (motortrend.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)
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How can I make a living as a driver?
If you're serious about becoming a professional racer, you'll probably need to earn money while waiting for your chance to win a championship. Many racers also work full-time jobs while training to race in the next race. Some racers use their free time to sell merchandise and promote themselves as endorsers. Others take part in paid driving test sessions to find out if they are qualified to drive professionally.