You've likely been anticipating this weekend's race at Bristol Motor Speedway if you are a NASCAR fan. But you will need to wait at least a week before the drivers can take the track. That's because NASCAR is taking a break for Easter, which falls on Sunday. This gives fans and drivers more time to spend with their families. Formula 1 will have a week off during the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Kevin Harvick wins nascar race
Kevin Harvick has won in Michigan and is now back in control of the car. As he crossed over the finish line he celebrated with fans. After the race, he was asked if he saw back-to-back victories in his future. This was a surprise win for the 37 year-old driver. He was actually the first driver to win consecutive races since 2010.
Kevin Harvick won this weekend's 60th Cup race at Richmond Motor Speedway. He was able to beat all challengers including pole winner Bubba Wallace. He held off Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, and Denny Hamlin in the final laps. He won by 0.41 seconds, ending a streak of 65 races without a win. Harvick is now tied with Kyle Busch for ninth in the all-time wins list.
Kyle Busch's engine failure in Southern 500
Kyle Busch's engine failed with 25 laps to go in the Southern 500. Despite leading the race at the time, the Toyota Camry was forced to make an immediate pit stop. Ben Beshore was Busch's crew chief and looked under the hood for the problem. He moved the car onto the pitlane and to the apron. Busch was forced to finish 30th due to engine failure. While the engine failure may have had a negative impact on Busch's chances of making the playoffs, there are still some positives to take away from Kyle Busch's performance.
The exact cause of Kyle Busch’s failure to start his engine is unknown. However, there are some possible contributing factors. The driver's car has experienced multiple inspection problems and had to pull into the pits twice during the race. That could have been a reason why his car failed to start at all.
Tyler Reddick wins nascar race
It looked like it would be a standard race. However, Reddick won overtime because of a series strange events. Chase Elliott spun behind Reddick's in Turn 2; Joey Logano attempted a five wide pass in the inside-runoff at the sharp corner. A second overtime restart followed and a huge pileup developed behind Reddick. Ryan Blaney continued spinning hard in the same spot, creating a huge pileup behind Logano and Reddick.
Austin Cindric finished second, Harrison Burton finished third, Todd Gilliland finished fourth and Bubba Wallace finished fifth. AJ Allmendinger was sixth, but had a bad race after a cooling device malfunctioned. He eventually fell while trying to get out of his car. Reddick’s Brickyard win was the culmination to an amazing month. Reddick signed a deal with 23XI team Denny Hamlin (and Michael Jordan) in addition to winning the race.
Kyle Larson wins nascar race
After dominating this weekend's Watkins Glen International race at Watkins Glen International, Kyle Larson was victorious in his second NASCAR season race. Larson fought off an early battle with Chase Elliott for the lead and then went on to hold off Allmendinger to the checkered flag. Larson won the race in his second career at Watkins Glen. Chase Elliott, who won four races this season finished fourth.
After starting from the rear of the field for a non-approved adjustment, Kyle Larson made a late pass on Lap 167 and dominated Chase Elliott for the lead. Elliott led 29 laps, winning the regular season championship. Larson was able to slow him down enough that he took the lead. Larson maintained the lead for 27 of his final 34 laps and won the title.
Chase Elliott is the favorite to win Verizon200 at Brickyard
The Verizon 200 is an enormous race. It's a road course with 200 miles. Chase Elliott is the favorite to win this race. The race will be broadcast live on NBC, PRN and NBC. Chase Elliott is expected to win the Verizon 200 at Brickyard.
The Verizon 200 Brickyard race is 82 laps long and covers 200 miles. The race will take place on a 14-turn, 2.439-mile road course. It will be the 28th series of races at the track. Chase Elliott is the favourite at +450. He is followed by Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin. Ross Chastain is third. But the oddsmakers aren't so sure about the other drivers. Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch and Elliott are also favorites. However, they have slightly lower odds than Elliott. AJ Allmendinger was the seventh-placed finisher last year.
FAQ
How long does a race take?
Different types of races have different lengths.
There are endurance events that can last for several days.
Other races, like sprint races, are shorter.
Which country holds the most car races?
USA - more than 100 countries hold car races. USA has more than 300 car races per year.
Is there a set of rules for how a race car should look like?
No. Race car designers design the cars however they please.
However, they must follow certain safety standards.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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)
- 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 to fast corner
In order to go faster in a race you need to get your car out from the way of other cars. This means that everyone must turn before you. If you do this correctly, everyone behind you will have to brake too. They won't be able to see what's ahead of them. You will also avoid being in an accident with cars coming from all directions. So, how can you turn quickly?
First, understand where you are going. You'll likely end up somewhere unexpected if you don't know your destination. This is why it's important to plan well. Make a map of your route so you can see where you're heading at any given moment. While it might seem like a lot to do, having a clear idea of where you want to go will save you many headaches down the road.
Next, you should figure out when you're going to start turning. It's best to begin after passing the first corner. Once you pass the first corner, then you will know exactly where to begin. You now need to choose whether you will use the inside or outside lane.
If you're planning to take the inside lane, you'll want to wait until there's no traffic in front of you. Then you'll be able to move quickly without worrying about hitting someone. However, once you get into the inside lane you must remain there. Don't let yourself drift back into the outside lane. If you do, you could easily hit someone still moving slowly. Be aware that crossing the line that divides the two lanes will cause you to lose control of your vehicle, and you could be in danger of being hit by someone else.
Once you've decided which lane you're going to use, you need to pick a spot to turn. There are many ways to approach this problem. Some prefer to search for a gap between traffic. Others look for a gap in traffic. Others try to locate a point in the road where it curves around a hill. No matter what method you use, you must be careful to not block the entire road. You could cause traffic jams in the whole town.
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. However, it takes longer and requires more energy. On top of that, it makes it harder to steer your car properly. Most drivers prefer gradual turns for these reasons.
Finally, you must accelerate only enough to pass the car in front. Accelerating too early will cause you to crash into its bumper. If you accelerate too slowly, you will run off of the road. In either case, you'll lose control of your car and crash. You need to gradually accelerate in order to avoid this. Start with very little acceleration, and only increase it as you near the edge of the road.
Once you're done cornering, slow down immediately. This is especially important when you're driving through heavy traffic. This could result in you running someone over.