The 2018 NASCAR Schedule includes three races in Kentucky. The Kentucky Speedway hosts a triple-header weekend that includes the Quaker State 400. NASCAR's championship weekend will be held at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway in the autumn. Late October also sees the Daytona 500. Kentucky is home to the Rockingham Raceway, which was closed to NASCAR racing.
Quaker State 400 anchors Kentucky Speedway's triple-header Weekend 2017.
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). It will take place on Saturday, July 8, and will mark the eighth Cup Series race at the track. The race will be live broadcast on NBC Sports Network.
Sawyer Brown will be performing in the Alsco 300 before the Quaker State 400. He is a country music star with 23 albums under his belt. He has received numerous awards including the CMA Horizon Award, and the CMT Country Music Awards Video Group of the 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 towels will be presented to all visitors at the gates. The towels can be waved throughout the race.
Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway is the venue for NASCAR's fall championship weekend
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. A large and passionate fan base makes the speedway a great location for NASCAR’s championship banquet.
The race will include the 37th All-American400 race. It is a championship for the limited late-model division. Johnathon Dischman won the event last season. Pure Stocks, Legends Cars and Bandoleros will be some of the other races that weekend.
Rockingham Speedway has been closed for NASCAR racing
Rockingham Speedway, Kentucky, is no longer an NASCAR race track. It was shut down due to lack revenue. Speedway Motorsports CEO claims it was a business decision. Martinsville Speedway, Kentucky’s shortest NASCAR racing track, was established in its place. It's shaped like a paperclip. The track offers close-quarter racing.
During Rockingham's closure, the track was used by Monster Energy Cup teams and Xfinity Series teams for testing. Rockingham was where teams tested their cars to see how they would perform on other tracks. Due to the high sand content of the track surface, tires wear down faster than on other tracks. Kyle Petty used the Rockingham track for testing before he went to Darlington.
Rockingham Speedway, a track well-known for its good racing and excellent sightlines, lacked the resources needed to sustain a professional-level racing experience. The track's history of poor infrastructure investments meant that it was often behind other facilities in business plans. To pay the estate taxes, the track was auctioned after Wilson and DeWitt died. Speedway Motorsports placed Rockingham up for sale in October 2007.
FAQ
Is it hard to become a race car driver.
It takes dedication and hard work. You need to practice everyday. You won't succeed if you don't practice hard enough.
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 are unable to drive and try unsuccessfully. They want a simpler lifestyle.
They want to go home each night without having to work extra. However, if you are going to succeed, then you need to be willing not to do anything else.
You must put in the work and hours if you want to race car driver.
How much does it cost to enter a race?
It depends on which event it is. Some events charge entry fees, others do not.
You may need to pay for some events before you can enter. Others will let you in free of charge.
Which country holds the most car races?
USA - There are more than 100 countries that hold car races. USA holds more than 300 car racing events each year.
How do race car drivers prepare themselves for a race?
Most race car drivers warm up their engines before the race.
This is when they run their engines over a specified time.
When they're ready they can begin the race.
Which car racing event is the most exciting?
F1 Grand Prix, the fastest car racing. F1 stands for the highest level of motorsport competition. It is made up of 10 teams representing different parts of the globe. Each team is supported by 2 or 3 drivers.
How many kinds of car racing can you imagine?
There are two types of car racing: closed-wheel and open-wheel. Open wheel races include IndyCar, NASCAR, Champ Car, Formula One, etc. Closed wheel racing includes Formula 3000, DTM, GP2, et al.
What's the point of car racing?
Car racing has the purpose of entertaining people. It involves watching cars move at high speeds around a track. It also gives drivers the opportunity to compete against one another and show off their skills.
Statistics
- According to FormulaMoney, the design, development, and construction of chassis and engines can cost teams as much as $255 million annually. (businessinsider.com)
- According to AutoSport, IndyCar's top speeds are 380km/h or 236 mph. (motorbiscuit.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)
- 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)
- Petty has won 200 NASCAR Cup Series races, a likely unbreakable record, along with a series record seven Cup championships. (frontstretch.com)
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How to start racing abroad
First, locate a local team to practice and win. Driving in foreign countries can prove difficult due to different laws. Some countries, for example, prohibit drivers from taking overtaking at any location on the road. Other countries permit overtaking only when you enter a roundabout. Some countries require vehicles to make a distinct sound when they enter a roundabout. Before you travel abroad, it is important to study the laws in each country. This way, you won't get a ticket from the police for breaking the law.