Three races will be held in Kentucky as part of the NASCAR 2018 schedule. The Quaker State 400 anchors a triple-header weekend at the Kentucky Speedway. NASCAR will hold its championship weekend at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. Late October also sees the Daytona 500. Kentucky also has the Rockingham Speedway. It is now closed to NASCAR racing.
Quaker State 400 anchors Kentucky Speedway's triple-header Weekend 2017.
The Quaker State 400 presented by Advance Auto Parts will return to Kentucky Speedway this weekend to headline a triple-header weekend in Sparta, Kentucky. The race will be run on Saturday night, July 8 and will be the eighth Cup Series race in the track's history. The race will air live on NBC Sports Network.
Sawyer Brown will perform in the Alsco 300 for Quaker State 400 fans. The singer is a well-known country music artist with 23 studio albums. He has won numerous awards, including the CMA Horizon Award.
Quaker State 400, part of its expanded partnership with Sonic Automotive & Speedway Motorsports Incorporated will offer exclusive experiences to fans as part. Quaker State logo rally towels for all who arrive at the gates will be provided. They will also be encouraged to wave the towels throughout the race.
Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway will host NASCAR’s championship week in fall
NASCAR intends to bring its championship weekend in Nashville this fall. SMI is creating a plan with the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway to be a viable option for the event. The facility, which has been operating for more than 100 year, will undergo major renovations to ensure it meets NASCAR's national series standards. The speedway has a huge fan base, and is considered to be a premier location for NASCAR’s championship Banquet.
The race will feature the 37th All-American 600 race, which will be a championship race to the division for limited late-models. Johnathon Dishman won last year's event. Pure Stocks, Legends Cars and Bandoleros will be some of the other races that weekend.
Rockingham Speedway shut down for NASCAR racing
Rockingham Speedway is no more a venue for NASCAR Racing. It was shut down due to lack revenue. Speedway Motorsports CEO believes it was the right business move. In its place, the company has created Martinsville Speedway, Kentucky's shortest NASCAR track. The track is shaped like a paperclip and offers close-quarter racing.
During Rockingham's time of closure, it was used as a testing ground by Monster Energy Cup or Xfinity Series teams. Teams would test their cars at Rockingham in order to experience the abrasive nature that other tracks offer. Because of its high sand content, the track surface wears tires quicker than other tracks. Kyle Petty tested his car at Darlington on Rockingham's track.
Rockingham Speedway was a well-known track, known for its great racing and spectacular sightlines. However, it lacked the necessary resources to provide professional-level racing. The track was known for making poor investments and falling behind other facilities when it came to business plans. The track was then sold to pay the estate taxes. In October of 2007, Speedway Motorsports put Rockingham up for auction.
FAQ
Do race car drivers earn money?
Yes. Yes. Many racecar drivers earn a living wage.
But, not all race car drivers earn a large income.
Is it hard to become a race car driver.
It takes hard work and dedication. It takes practice. If you don’t work hard and put in the effort, you won’t be able to succeed.
This dream requires you to be willing and able to give up everything. It's more than a race to be fast.
Many people try to drive but don't make it because they aren't willing to do what it takes. They want a more comfortable life.
They want to be able to go home at night with no extra effort. To succeed, you must be willing to sacrifice everything.
If you want to be a race car driver, you have to put in the hours and the effort.
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.
Do you allow me to watch a race car driver race in real time?
Yes. There are many different ways to watch a racecar driver race.
You can buy tickets to watch one of these races. Or you could watch it online.
You could also follow the race live on radio or TV.
How fast can a racecar accelerate?
The acceleration speed of a race car varies depending upon its weight.
A lighter car can accelerate faster than a heavier one, for instance.
What does a pit stop mean?
Pit stops allow you to stop driving and let someone else take over for a few minutes. It's also called a pit lane.
Why does race car driver wear special clothing?
Many race car drivers don special clothing.
These clothes keep them cool while racing.
The fabric keeps sweat from seeping down their bodies.
It also protects their skin from being damaged by the wind.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
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How to corner quickly
When racing, you want your car to move ahead of others in order to be faster. This means that you must turn before everyone else. This will ensure that everyone behind you is unable to see what's happening ahead. You will also avoid being in an accident with cars coming from all directions. How can you corner fast?
You must first understand where you are going. You will likely be surprised at where you end up. This is why it's important to plan well. A map of your route is a great way to see where you are heading at any time. Although it may seem tedious, having a map of your route will help you save a lot of time and headaches.
Next, figure out when your turn will be. It's best to begin after passing the first corner. Once you have reached the first corner you will know where you want to start. Now you just need to decide whether you'll use the inside lane or the outside lane.
If you intend to take the inside lanes, it's best to wait until there are no cars in front of your. Once you have cleared the traffic ahead of you, then it will be possible to move quickly without worrying about hitting another person. However, once you get into the inside lane you must remain there. Don't let yourself drift back into the outside lane. You might be able to hit someone else who is moving slowly if this happens. Keep in mind, however, that if your vehicle crosses the line dividing them, you will lose control and be vulnerable to crashes.
Once you have chosen the lane, it's time to decide where to turn. There are many ways to approach this problem. Some prefer to search for a gap between traffic. Some people try to find an opening in the road. Others try to locate a point in the road where it curves around a hill. It doesn't really matter which route you take, just make sure you don’t block the whole road. Traffic jams can be caused by blocking the entire road.
Once you have selected a location to turn from, you must decide whether to make a sharp left-hand or a gradual right. A sharp turn is much easier to perform than a gradual one. However, it takes longer and requires more energy. This makes it harder for you to steer your car properly. For these reasons, most drivers prefer to make gradual turns.
You need to accelerate quickly enough to make it possible to escape the car in front. Too fast and you will crash into the bumper of the vehicle in front. And accelerating too late will cause you to run off the road. You could lose control of the car and cause a crash. You need to gradually accelerate in order to avoid this. Start slowly, but increase the acceleration as you reach the end of the road.
When you've finished cornering, you need to slow down immediately. This is especially true if you're driving in heavy traffic. Otherwise, you'll risk running someone over.