The Nascar Daytona schedule includes the Night Races and Goodyear400. Daytona All-Star Race was also included in the schedule, but it has been moved up to August. These races are considered the pinnacle NASCAR racing. The race is located in the South Carolina town of Darlington, about one hour from Atlanta.
Goodyear 400
The Goodyear 400 is the final race in NASCAR's Throwback Weekend. The track will feature many of the popular past paint schemes. Among the highlights will be Jeff Gordon's DuPont fire scheme from the early 2000s and a replica of Lee Petty's 1959 Daytona 500 winning car. The race will also feature Richard Petty sharing the analyst role with Bobby Labonte and Bill Elliott.
This race celebrates NASCAR's history and the greats who made it great. The Goodyear 400 will be Sunday's main event, but you can also catch the Xfinity Series and Truck Series races. The event is a must-see for fans of NASCAR racing.
Goodyear 400 will include a qualifying session as well as a practice session. Each 36-car field split into two separate groups. Each group receives a fifteen-minute practice session. Practice will be followed by qualifying. Five drivers who have the fastest times in each group move on to the final round. The final round will feature 10 drivers doing a single lap. The driver with the fastest time will be awarded the pole position.
Daytona All-Star Race moved in August
2020 Daytona All-Star Race is moving from July in 2020 to August in 2021. The summer race will be one week shorter than normal and fans will have more time to enjoy the action. In addition, fans will have two weekends off from August to September, which NBC Sports can use to focus on the Tokyo Olympics. Speedway Motorsports indicated that they are open to the idea of moving the race to Nashville in 2021. O'Donnell stated that NASCAR will not move the Daytona Summer Race unless there is a compelling incentive.
The All-Star Race was initially scheduled to take place on the Cup circuit. Charlotte Motor Speedway made it a main event and invested heavily in advertising and marketing. The race could be moved to Bristol Motor Speedway in 2020, thanks to this move. This move would allow fans more time and help them get ready for the race. It also brought in a large audience.
Darlington Night Races
Darlington Motor Speedway is one of the oldest and most revered NASCAR venues. The speedway's first NASCAR racing event was held there in 1950. Since then, the track has been known for being hard to master. Although a racer may be able to run laps without any problems, they can also bounce off the wall one lap. This is part of the challenge as well as part of the sport. Drivers who reach the wall will receive a Darlington Stripe. It is a small area of paint on their right side.
Darlington is in South Carolina. The track is subject to occasional rain showers, but generally the weather on race days is sunny and warm. The chances of rain decreasing dramatically with the passage of night is another reason. The chance of rain for Sunday's Southern 500 is just 30%.
FAQ
What is a pit stop?
Pit stops are when you give up driving for a bit and allow another person to take the wheel. This is also known as a pit lane.
How much does it cost for you to race?
This depends on the event. Some events charge entry fees, others do not.
You may need to pay for some events before you can enter. Others will let people in for free.
What is the purpose behind 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 gives drivers the opportunity to compete against one another and show off their skills.
Statistics
- This change may give an improvement of up to 29% fuel efficiency. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Petty has won 200 NASCAR Cup Series races, a likely unbreakable record, along with a series record seven Cup championships. (frontstretch.com)
- According to FormulaMoney, the design, development, and construction of chassis and engines can cost teams as much as $255 million annually. (businessinsider.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)
- 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)
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How can I make a living as a driver?
If you want to race professionally, you'll need to make enough money to pay for the championship. Many racers are able to work full-time while they train for their next race. Others sell merchandise or become endorsers on their spare days. Other drivers may also take part on paid test sessions in order to prove their ability to drive professionally.