The 2018 NASCAR schedule includes three races in the state of Kentucky. Triple-header weekend at Kentucky Speedway will be anchored by the Quaker State 400. The Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway will host NASCAR's championship weekend in the fall. Nashville also hosts the Daytona 500 in late October. Kentucky also hosts the Rockingham Motor Speedway, which is no longer open to NASCAR racing.
Quaker State400 anchors Kentucky Speedway's 2017 triple-header weekend
This weekend, the Kentucky Speedway will host the Quaker State 400 presented to Advance Auto Parts. It will be part of a triple-header weekend that takes place in Sparta (Kentucky). The race will take part on Saturday night, 7/7. It will be the eighth Cup Series event at the track in its history. The race will air live on NBC Sports Network.
Sawyer Brown will perform at the Alsco 300, before the Quaker State 400. The singer is a well-known country music artist with 23 studio albums. He has been awarded the CMA Horizon Award as well as the CMT Country Music Awards Video Group of the year.
Quaker State 400 will have exclusive experiences for its fans as part of its expanded business to-business partnership, Sonic Automotive and Speedway Motorsports Incorporated. Quaker State logo towel will be handed out to fans as they enter the gates. They will be encouraged to wave them throughout the race.
Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway will host NASCAR’s championship week in fall
NASCAR will bring its championship weekend this fall to Nashville. SMI is developing a plan for making the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway viable as a venue. This facility has been around for more 100 years. NASCAR plans to make extensive renovations to bring it up to current standards. A huge fan base and passionate fans make the speedway an ideal location for NASCAR’s championship dinner.
The race will be the 37th All-American400 race, which is a championship race in the late-model limited division. Last year, the event was won by Johnathon Dishman. The weekend will also feature Pure Stocks and Legends Cars as well as Bandoleros.
Rockingham Speedway is closed for NASCAR racing
Rockingham Speedway is no more a venue for NASCAR Racing. Due to lack of income, it has been closed. The CEO of Speedway Motorsports says it was the right business decision. Martinsville Speedway has been created to replace it. This track is the shortest NASCAR track in Kentucky. It is designed like a paperclip, and features close-quarter racing.
During Rockingham's time of closure, it was used as a testing ground by Monster Energy Cup or Xfinity Series teams. Rockingham was used to test the cars of teams in an attempt to understand the nature of other tracks. The track's high sand content makes it extremely abrasive. This causes tires to wear faster than other tracks. Kyle Petty, the driver of Rockingham, also tested his car there before testing it at Darlington.
Rockingham Speedway was a well-known track, known for its great racing and spectacular sightlines. However, it lacked the necessary resources to provide professional-level racing. The track was known for making poor investments and falling behind other facilities when it came to business plans. To pay the estate taxes, the track was auctioned after Wilson and DeWitt died. Speedway Motorsports sold Rockingham in October 2007.
FAQ
How fast can a racecar accelerate?
The acceleration speed of a race car varies depending upon its weight.
A lightweight car, for example, accelerates faster than a heavier car.
What's the length of a race?
Different types of races have different lengths.
There are endurance events that can last for several days.
Sprint races and other races are shorter.
Is it hard to become a race car driver.
It takes dedication and hard work. You need to practice daily. If you don’t put in the effort and time, you will never succeed.
You must be willing sacrifice everything to achieve this dream. This is not a game in which you can win only if you are fast enough.
Many people dream of driving but fail to realize that they don’t have the drive skills. They want a more comfortable life.
They want to go home each night without having to work extra. If you want to succeed, however, you have to be willing give up everything.
You have to work hard if you want race car driving.
What is the difference between a road car and a racing car?
A road car is designed to be driven on public roads. For competitions like car racing, racing cars have been specifically designed. These cars have aerodynamic features that allow them to accelerate quickly and brake very sharply.
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)
- 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)
- According to AutoSport, IndyCar's top speeds are 380km/h or 236 mph. (motorbiscuit.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 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
How to fast corner
To be able to go faster, you must get your car out in front of others during a race. This means you have to turn before anyone else turns. You will make others behind you brake if you do it correctly. You will also avoid being in an accident with cars coming from all directions. So how do you corner fast?
First, it is important to understand where your destination is. If you don’t know where your destination is, you might end up in a completely new place. It's why planning is so important. Make a map of your route so you can see where you're heading at any given moment. Although it may seem tedious, having a map of your route will help you save a lot of time and headaches.
Next, determine when you will start turning. After you have passed the first corner, it is the best place to start. Once you have completed the first corner, your starting point will be known. Now, you can decide whether to use the inside lane of the outside.
If you're planning to take the inside lane, you'll want to wait until there's no traffic in front of you. This will allow you to move fast and avoid hitting anyone. However, once you get into the inside lane you must remain there. Don't let yourself drift back into the outside lane. You could hit someone moving slowly if you do. Remember that crossing the line between the lanes can cause you to lose control of the vehicle, making it more vulnerable to accidents.
After you have decided on the lane that you want to use, it is time to choose a place to turn. This problem can be solved in many ways. Some people prefer searching for a gap within the traffic. Others prefer to look for an open space in the road. Still, others look for a point where the road curves around a hill or mountain. No matter what method you use, you must be careful to not block the entire road. Traffic jams will be created all over town if you do this.
After you've picked a spot to turn, you need to decide whether you'll be making a sharp left or a gradual curve. A sharp turn will be easier than a gradual. But it is more difficult and requires more energy. You may also find it difficult to control your car correctly. For these reasons, most drivers prefer to make gradual turns.
The final thing you should do is accelerate enough to get away from the car in front. Too fast and you will crash into the bumper of the vehicle in front. You can also run off the road if you accelerate too quickly. You'll lose control and your car will crash. To avoid this scenario, you need to accelerate gradually. Begin with very low acceleration and gradually increase it as you approach the edge of the road.
You must slow down as soon as you have completed cornering. This is especially true if you're driving in heavy traffic. This could result in you running someone over.