The 2018 NASCAR title is nearly clinched with Joey Logano's win at Martinsville Speedway. Joey Logano, Kyle Busch, and Martin Truex Jr. still have two races to prove themselves. Joey Logano, the defending Cup Series champion, hasn't won a race in three years. Kyle Busch is currently the Cup Series champion. There are two more races for the remaining drivers, so they have a chance at proving themselves.
Joey Logano clinches 2018 nascar championship
Joey Logano was the winner of Saturday's Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series title. After passing Martin Truex Jr., he won the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He had 12 laps left. He finished ahead Kevin Harvick (Kyle Busch) and won his debut career championship.
Joey Logano started at 13th and was there for most of race day. But, a controversial pit track violation in the latter stages of race saw him drop to seventh. He quickly recovered and was seventh. Logano has now broken the record for consecutive first lap finishes with 22. 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. Busch suffered a broken leg last season and missed 11 races. This win was his second career NASCAR Cup Series championship. He led a record 120 laps in the season finale to win the championship.
The race took place over a 1.5 mile oval. Busch won the race by 4.578 seconds. Martin Truex Jr. was in the #19 Toyota. Busch's win means he now has five wins and 17 top-5 finishes. With 52 wins with Joe Gibbs Racing and Camrys, he is the most winning driver in Toyota history.
Kurt Busch clinches playoff spot
Kurt Busch has been confirmed as a playoff candidate in the 2018 NASCAR champion series. He still has one race remaining in the regular-season. Due to a concussion-like symptom, the two-time champion had not raced in three races since July 17, at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. 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 began second in the first stage. But, Busch was ahead of Elliott in the second stage. Until an incident with Denny Hamlin, Kurt Busch maintained the lead in the third stage. The incident brought both cars to the outside but Busch was still able to climb back up to the top 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 at the 2018 nascar championship
Martin Truex Jr. finished third in the 2018 NASCAR championship after a thrilling battle with Ryan Blaney. Both drivers fought until the end, but they couldn’t get past one another. Truex was the Toyota tour de force driver in qualifying, and he earned four of five starting positions. Bubba Wallace was also in the top five, as well as Christopher Bell. Chase Elliott was the leader of the Chevrolet and Ford teams, while Aric Almirola (defending New Hampshire winner) led the remaining Ford and Chevrolet teams.
Truex had a great day on Kentucky Speedway. He won all three stages and the final one. Additionally, he defended his Quaker State400 win last year. The win was his fourth of the season and his 19th in the NASCAR Cup Series. Truex led Ryan Blaney by 1.901 seconds at the finish. He was followed by Brad Keselowski and Kyle Busch.
FAQ
Which car racing event has the highest number of spectators
The Indianapolis 500 Mile Race attracts the largest crowds in North America. It attracts more than 400,000 spectators every year.
It will take places at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 31st.
What is a pit stop?
Pit stops are when you give up driving for a bit and allow another person to take the wheel. It's also known by the pit lane.
How quickly can a race car accelerate?
The acceleration rate of a racecar will differ depending on its weight.
For example, a lightweight car accelerates more quickly than a heavy car.
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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
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Learn how to drive is the first step. Once you're proficient in driving, you are ready to race. A team is necessary if you are to race professionally. To do this, you must demonstrate your ability to communicate well with others and also show that you understand what it takes 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.