Cole Matthew Custer is an American professional stock car racer. He currently competes in full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition for Stewart-Haas Racing. He also races part-time in the Xfinity Series for SS-Green Light Racing. Custer is also John Custer's son.
Cole Custer's father is the president of SHR
Cole Custer's dad is the president of Stewart-Haas Racing, (SHR), which sponsors the driver. Custer was born in Ladera Ranch and attended Tesoro High School. His father is a former NASCAR champion and now runs SHR.
Cole Custer will be driving in the XFINITY Series next year, according to the company. Custer is currently driving in the Camping World Truck Series for JR Motorsports and has sponsorships by Stewart-Haas Automation as well as Haas Automation. After scoring 20 at Pocono, Custer sits currently in 11th place in the Camping World Truck Series points standings.
His early racing career
Cole Custer's racing career began as a quarter midget. He won the USAC National Focus Young Guns Championship at the age 13 In 2012, he switched to late models, where he won 10 races and earned Rookie of the Year honors. Custer was 15 years old when he started racing in K&N Pro Series East. At the Brickyard 400, Custer took fifth place. He also made his NASCAR Truck Series debut for the 2013 Brickyard 400.
Custer rose in popularity after gaining more experience with his new series. In 2013, Custer made his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series début and won two races. Custer made his debut in ARCA Series racing, winning Pocono's race in 2014. Custer won the New Hampshire Motor Speedway pole position in 2015 and was eighth in the series standings.
His career in the Xfinity Series was a success.
Cole Custer currently sits second in the standings at 15 races after his third season of full-time driving in the Xfinity Series. Last year, he was runner-up in the standings after winning one race. In 2019, he has led 694 laps, compared to 389 laps a year ago. However, he is yet to win a Cup Series event.
Custer competed as a K&N Pro Series East competitor before he joined the Xfinity Series. In his debut season, he was a rookie, but still won six races, including a race in the USAC National Focus Young Guns Championship. He set a combined track record of setting a lap record at Iowa Speedway in the same season. He also became the youngest winner in the K&N Pro Series in history, breaking the record set by Dylan Kwasniewski. He was also the winner of the New Hampshire Motor Speedway pole race and placed eighth in the series.
His pole at Bristol Motor Speedway
Cole Custer is now on pole for the NASCAR Cup Series. The 21-yearold driver took ninth place in the first qualifying Heat Race to take second and secure pole position for the Food City Dirt Race. It airs live on Sunday April 29. Custer will begin third in the main competition, which will also be televised live by FOX, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR.
Custer finished in the top five for his second heat race. Custer gained seven positions and scored 16 points. Stewart Haas Racing driver Custer won the pole for tomorrow's main race. Custer also moved to second, after starting in heat 1. After starting fifth at the main event, Christopher Bell drove the Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Toyota to Heat 2. He eventually finished second to Kyle Busch.
His NASCAR Cup Series career is over.
Cole Custer is a rising star at the NASCAR Cup Series. The Ford Mustang is his third season. He is the 2020 Sunoco Rookie of the Year and won his first career Cup race at Kentucky Speedway in July 2020. Custer was a full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series racer for Stewart-Haas Racing before his Cup Series debut. He was also a competitor in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
Custer remains optimistic despite recent challenges. Although he acknowledges the need for consistency in his team, and the fact that some issues may be luck-related, Custer is optimistic that the team will find a solution. Custer only has two top-five finishes in the last 90 Cup Series races, so he knows that he must make a significant improvement in order to keep his seat in the Stewart-Haas Racing team.
FAQ
What is a pitstop?
Pit stops are when you stop driving and allow someone else to drive. It's also known by the pit lane.
Which car racing draws the most spectators
The Indianapolis 500 Mile Race attracts the largest crowds in North America. More than 400,000 fans watch it every year.
It will take place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30th and 31st.
What is the purpose of car racing?
Car racing has the purpose of entertaining people. It involves watching cars move at high speeds around a track. It is also a chance for drivers to display their skills and compete with each other.
How much does it cost for you to race?
It all depends on what event you are attending. Some events charge entry fees while others don't.
Some events require that you pay in advance. Others will allow you in without any cost.
What is the best place to train race car drivers?
Race car drivers learn about driving through different methods. Most people learn to drive a regular automobile. Then they move onto a simulator. A simulator can be described as a virtual reality computer gaming experience. You sit inside a room and control a vehicle.
You'll then be able to apply your knowledge in real life. You'll learn how to navigate around corners and make sharp turns.
You will be able to race against other drivers after this.
Statistics
- Petty has won 200 NASCAR Cup Series races, a likely unbreakable record, along with a series record seven Cup championships. (frontstretch.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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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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