The 2018 NASCAR champion is in sight after Joey Logano's win last week at Martinsville Speedway. Kyle Busch, Joey Logano and Martin Truex Jr. all have two races left to prove their worth. Joey Logano, the defending Cup Series champion, hasn't won a race in three years. Kyle Busch is currently the Cup Series champion. The remaining seven drivers will have the chance to win with two more races.
Joey Logano clinches 2018 nascar championship
Joey Logano won Saturday night the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion. He won the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, passing Martin Truex Jr. with 12 laps remaining. He finished ahead Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch, and won his first ever career championship.
Joey Logano started racing from 13th position and was in Top 5 for most the day. He fell to seventh due to a controversial pit road violation, but he recovered quickly, and he finished seventh. Logano also broke the record for consecutive lead lap finishes, as he now has 22 in a row. 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. After a tough season, Busch had to break his leg and miss 11 races. To win the season finale, Busch led a record 120 laps.
The race was held over 1.5 miles oval. Busch won by 4.578 seconds, beating Martin Truex Jr. (#19 Toyota). Busch's victory means that he has won five races this year and claimed 17 top-five finishes. With 52 victories with Camrys Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing, he is also the most successful driver in Toyota history.
Kurt Busch clinches playoff spot
Kurt Busch is now guaranteed a playoff slot in the 2018 NASCAR Championship. There are only one race left in the regular season. The two-time champion had not raced since July 17 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway because of a concussion-like symptom. He previously said that he wouldn't compete in the rest of the regular-season. Busch also had a medical waiver which allowed him to withdraw from the race because of a health concern.
Busch maintained his lead in the second stage. After the first stage, Elliott started second, but ran behind Busch in the second stage. Until an incident with Denny Hamlin, Kurt Busch maintained the lead in the third stage. 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 that, Kyle Busch was able to lock into the championship four after taking the lead on the final stage.
Martin Truex Jr. finishes in third place at the 2018 NASCAR Championship
After a dramatic battle with Ryan Blaney Ryan Truex Jr. took third in 2018 NASCAR's championship. The two drivers battled to the finish line, but they couldn't get past each other. Truex led the Toyota Tour de Force in qualifying and took four of the top 5 starting positions. Bubba Wallace, Christopher Bell, Kurt Busch and Christopher Bell were all Toyota drivers that finished in the top five. Chase Elliott led the Chevrolet and Ford teams. Aric Almirola was the New Hampshire winner.
Truex had a great day on Kentucky Speedway. Truex won all three stages including the final, and defended his Quaker State400 win from last year. This was Truex's fourth win of the season, and his 19th in NASCAR Cup Series. Truex finished with a lead of 1.901 seconds over Ryan Blaney. He was followed by Brad Keselowski and Kyle Busch.
FAQ
How do racecar drivers prepare for races?
Before a race, most race car drivers spend time warming up their engines.
It involves running their engines for a certain amount of time.
They can start the race when they're ready.
What is a pit stop?
Pit stop is when you pull over and let another driver drive. It's also known by the pit lane.
Which country has the largest number of car races?
USA - more than 100 countries hold car races. USA holds over 300 car races each year.
What is the best place to train race car drivers?
Learn how to drive a race car through various methods. Most start off by learning how to drive a regular car. Then they move on to a simulator. A simulator is like a virtual reality computer game. You control a vehicle while sitting in a simulator.
After that, you'll be able put your skills into practice. You will be taught how you can maneuver around corners, and turn sharp curves.
This will allow you to compete with other drivers.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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)
- Petty has won 200 NASCAR Cup Series races, a likely unbreakable record, along with a series record seven Cup championships. (frontstretch.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)
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How to get started with motorsports
Learn how to drive is the first step. Once you're proficient in driving, you are ready to race. You must be part of a team if you wish to race professionally. You must be able to communicate with others well and show you have the ability to win races. It is important to be willing and able to risk injury by putting yourself on the line. You should also study the sport well and be able to master every aspect of driving.