The 2018 NASCAR title is nearly clinched with Joey Logano's win at Martinsville Speedway. Joey Logano, Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. have just two races to prove their worth. Kyle Busch is the defending Cup Series champion while Joey Logano has not won a race since 2013. With two more races remaining, the seven other drivers still have a chance of winning.
Joey Logano clinches 2018 nascar championship
Joey Logano won the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 2018 championship on Saturday night. He won the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, passing Martin Truex Jr. with 12 laps remaining. He won his first career title, finishing ahead of Kevin Harvick & Kyle Busch.
Joey Logano started from 13th in the race and was in the Top 5 most of the day. He finished seventh after a controversial pit-road violation in the last stages of the race. Logano now holds the record for consecutive leads lap finishes at 22. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, and Dale Gordon Jr. had previously set the previous record at 21.
Kyle Busch wins Monster Energy Cup Series finale in Miami
Kyle Busch is the winner of the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. This secures his second career NASCAR Cup Series Championship. The win came after a difficult season in which Busch broke his leg and missed 11 races. He led a record 120 laps in the season finale to win the championship.
The race was conducted over a 1.5-mile oval. Busch won by just 4.578 seconds. Martin Truex Jr. took the #19 Toyota. Busch's win means that he won five races and has claimed 17 top-five finishes. With 52 wins, Busch is the most successful Toyota driver with Camrys Racing as well as Joe Gibbs Racing.
Kurt Busch clinches playoff spot
Kurt Busch secured a playoff place in the 2018 NASCAR title with just one race left in regular season. A concussion-like symptoms meant that the two-time champion was not racing since July 17 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. He had previously stated that he would not compete for the rest of the regular season. In addition, Busch had a medical waiver that allowed him to skip the race due to a health concern.
Busch maintained his lead in the second stage. Elliott finished second in the first stage but was unable to catch Busch in Stage 2. Kurt Busch was in second place until a collision with Denny Hamlin left him spinning. The incident put both cars on the outside, but Busch was able to get back up to the lead lap during the second caution. After taking the lead in the final stage, Kyle Busch was finally able to secure the championship four.
Martin Truex Jr. finishes third in 2018 nascar championship
Martin Truex Jr. finished third in the 2018 NASCAR championship after a thrilling battle with Ryan Blaney. They battled until the end but could not overcome each other. Truex led the Toyota Tour de Force in qualifying and took four of the top 5 starting positions. Bubba Wallace (Kurt Busch), Christopher Bell (Christopher Bell) were other Toyota drivers who finished in the top 5. Chase Elliott led the Chevrolet and Ford teams. Aric Almirola was the New Hampshire winner.
Truex had an amazing day at Kentucky Speedway. He won all three stages of the race, including the final one. Truex also defended his Quaker State400 victory from last season. His fourth win of this season was also his 19th in NASCAR Cup Series. Truex won the race by 1.901 seconds from Ryan Blaney. Brad Keselowski & Kyle Busch finished behind him.
FAQ
What is the average race duration?
Different races have different lengths.
There are endurance races which can go on for multiple days.
Some races are shorter, such as sprint races.
What does a pit stop mean?
Pit stops are when you give up driving for a bit and allow another person to take the wheel. It's also known by the pit lane.
Where do race car drivers receive their training?
Learn how to drive a race car through various methods. Most start off by learning how to drive a regular car. Then, they move to a simulator. A simulator works like a virtual reality game. You sit inside a room and control a vehicle.
You'll then be able to apply your knowledge in real life. You will be taught how you can maneuver around corners, and turn sharp curves.
After this, you'll be able to compete against other drivers.
Which car racing attracts the most spectators
The Indianapolis 500 Mile Race draws the biggest crowds in North America. It attracts more than 400,000 spectators every year.
It takes place on May 30th and 31st at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Is it difficult to become a racecar driver?
It takes dedication, hard work, and dedication. You need to practice daily. If you don't put in the time and effort, you won't make it.
This dream requires you to be willing and able to give up everything. This is not a game in which you can win only if you are fast enough.
Many people want to learn to drive, but aren't able to because they don't have the skills. They want to live an easier life.
They just want to get home at night and not have to put in extra effort. But if you want to succeed, you've got to be willing to give up everything else.
If you want to be a race car driver, you have to put in the hours and the effort.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Petty has won 200 NASCAR Cup Series races, a likely unbreakable record, along with a series record seven Cup championships. (frontstretch.com)
- This change may give an improvement of up to 29% fuel efficiency. (en.wikipedia.org)
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How Can I Make Money As A Driver?
You will need to make money if you want to become a professional racer. Many racers also work full-time jobs while training to race in the next race. Others sell merchandise or become endorsers on their spare days. Still, others participate in paid test sessions to see if they have what it takes to be a professional driver.