Three races will be held in Kentucky as part of the NASCAR 2018 schedule. The Quaker State 400 anchors a triple-header weekend at the Kentucky Speedway. NASCAR’s championship weekend in fall will be hosted at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. In October, Nashville hosts the Daytona 500. Kentucky also has the Rockingham Speedway. It is now closed to NASCAR racing.
Quaker State 400 anchors Kentucky Speedway's triple-header Weekend 2017.
The Quaker State 400 presented By Advance Auto Parts will be back at Kentucky Speedway this weekend. This race will headline a three-day triple-header weekend in Sparta. This race will take place Saturday, July 8. It will be the eighth Cup Series race on the track's record. The race will air live on NBC Sports Network.
Sawyer Brown will perform at the Alsco 300, before the Quaker State 400. With 23 studio albums, the singer is a prolific country artist. 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 rally towel for fans will be given to those who enter the gates. They will also be encouraged and encouraged to wave the towels during the race.
Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway will host NASCAR's championship weekend 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. It has been in existence for over 100 years. The facility will be renovated to meet NASCAR's requirements. The speedway is also considered a prime location for NASCAR's championship banquet, and has a huge, passionate fan base.
The race will include the 37th All-American400 race. It is a championship for the limited late-model division. Johnathon Dishman won the event last year. Pure Stocks will be joined by Legends Cars and Bandoleros.
Rockingham Speedway has been closed for NASCAR racing
Rockingham Speedway in Kentucky is no longer a place for NASCAR racing. It has closed due to lack of revenue. Speedway Motorsports CEO says that it was a good business decision. Martinsville Speedway is now Kentucky's shortest NASCAR circuit. The track's shape is like a paperclip. It offers close-quarter racing.
Xfinity Series and Monster Energy Cup teams used Rockingham for testing purposes during the closure of Rockingham. Teams would test their cars at Rockingham in order to experience the abrasive nature that other tracks offer. Because of its high sand content, the track surface wears tires quicker than other tracks. The Rockingham track was also used for tests by the driver Kyle Petty before he tested his car at Darlington.
Although Rockingham Speedway was a popular track that was well known for good racing and great sightlines, the track lacked the resources necessary to maintain a professional-level racing experience. The track's history of poor infrastructure investments meant that it was often behind other facilities in business plans. The track was sold in order to pay estate taxes after the deaths of the Wilson and DeWitt families. Speedway Motorsports offered Rockingham for auction in October 2007.
FAQ
Is it difficult to become a racecar driver?
It takes hard work and dedication. You must practice every day. If you don't put in the time and effort, you won't make it.
You need to be willing to sacrifice everything else for this dream. It's not just a game where you win if you're fast enough.
Many people are unable to drive and try unsuccessfully. They want a more comfortable life.
They want to go home every night, and they don't need to do any extra work. To succeed, you must be willing to sacrifice everything.
It is not easy to be a racecar driver.
How do race car drivers prepare to race?
Most race car drivers spend their time warming up prior to a race.
This requires them to run their engines for a time.
When they're ready, they can then begin the race.
What length of a race can it last?
Different races have different lengths.
There are endurance races that last several days.
Some races are shorter, such as sprint races.
Which is the most popular type of car-racing?
Formula 1 Grand Prix, the world's most prestigious motorsport title, is held annually. It was first held in 1950 and is now part of the FIA World Championship for Drivers, Constructors, and Teams.
What's the point of car racing?
Car racing's purpose is to entertain the public by allowing them to see cars race around a track at high speeds. It also offers drivers an opportunity to showcase their skills and compete among themselves.
Which car race has the largest number of spectators?
The Indianapolis 500 Mile Race is a huge spectator event. Each year, it attracts over 400,000 viewers.
It will take place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30th and 31st.
Where does race car driver training take place?
Race car drivers learn about driving through different methods. Most people learn to drive a regular automobile. Next, they will move onto a simulator. A simulator works like a virtual reality game. You control a vehicle while sitting in a simulator.
Then you'll take your skills into real life. You'll be taught how to maneuver around corners and turn sharp bends.
This will allow you to compete with other drivers.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- This change may give an improvement of up to 29% fuel efficiency. (en.wikipedia.org)
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How to get involved in motorsports
Learn how to drive is the first step. Once you have learned how to drive, you are ready for racing. If you want to race professionally, you must join a team. You must be able to communicate with others well and show you have the ability 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.