The Chicagoland Speedway hosted many NASCAR Nextel Cup Series races in addition to the Sprint Cup Series. For a complete list, visit Chicagoland Speedway's past winners to see which drivers have dominated this track. It is also a good idea to check out the past winners of the Camping World Truck Series and Busch Series races at this track. You will find many fascinating stories about each race winner from the track's past history.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Since 1995's opening of the track, 13 drivers have won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland. The track boasts three past Cup Series champions. They are also known for their legendary pit wall. The Chase race's opening ceremony will be opened by Jim Cornelison (Chicago Blackhawks national Anthem singer) who will sing "The Star Spangled Banner".
This year, Team Penske was the dominant team in the race. The team dominated the first part of the Cup season, but finished fourth in the last race. Bowman was the first Cup winner. His teammate, Martin Truex Jr., was a block away from winning the Daytona 500 last February. Kyle Busch, however, was in the top 15, which was a complete reverse to his usual position.
Busch Series
Busch Series races are held at Chicagoland Speedway. There are past winners of the race, including Kyle Busch, who took home the win last year. Busch, who is tied for third in career victories with Kevin Harvick, had a hard-fought battle with Kyle Larson during the final lap. Busch will be remembered for the thrilling finish.
Kyle Larson is among the Busch Series past winners from Chicagoland Speedway. Those three drivers have won four races each in the Truck Series. Kyle Busch also has four Busch wins, having won the Truck Series race back in 2009. Joe Logano holds the Chicagoland record for fastest lap. Chicagoland hosted two Nationwide Series race between 2011-2015. The Sprint Cup Series race was moved from July to Septemeber in 2016.
Camping World Truck Series
Next race in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is the Camping World 300. The race will run over 150 laps, and there will be a stage-finish. The first stage will end at lap 35 and the second stage will end at lap 70. Fox Sports 1 will be broadcasting the race live.
Chicagoland will host the Camping World Truck Series race for the second consecutive year. The track is in suburban Chicago and has hosted previous series. In 2009 and 2001, the race was held under lights on Friday night. The race capped the Truck Series regular season and qualified drivers for the seven-race playoffs. Truck Series 2018 switched to a midseason time slot, so there is no overlap.
FAQ
How long does a race last?
Different types of races have different lengths.
There are endurance races that last several days.
Sprint races and other races are shorter.
What are the different types of car-racing?
There are two types of car racing: closed-wheel and open-wheel. IndyCar races, NASCAR, Champ Car and Formula One are open wheel. Closed wheel races include Formula 3000 (DTM), GP2, etc.
Which country has the largest number of car races?
USA - more than 100 countries hold car races. The USA holds the most car races with over 300 per year.
Which is the most popular type of car-racing?
The Formula 1 Grand Prix is the world's most prestigious motorsport championship. It was first held in 1950 and is now part of the FIA World Championship for Drivers, Constructors, and Teams.
What type of cars is used in racing cars, and why?
Speed is essential for race car drivers. It is what makes them go fast. They must be fast enough that they catch up to other drivers and strong enough to maintain the lead. This gives them an advantage over other racers as they can overtake others at high speeds and then pull away from them again when they're not looking.
The fastest cars are usually very lightweight. This allows them to accelerate quickly, and gain great speed. However, this also means they have less power which limits how far they can travel in a short amount of time. Therefore, they must use energy efficiently.
Engines power most modern-day racing cars. These are similar to those found in normal passenger vehicles. These engines use compressed air instead of petrol. This is because petrol can't provide enough power for a car to go fast.
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)
- According to AutoSport, IndyCar's top speeds are 380km/h or 236 mph. (motorbiscuit.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)
- This change may give an improvement of up to 29% fuel efficiency. (en.wikipedia.org)
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