Brickyard 400 results in! Kyle Busch wins the race, Joey Logano is 2nd, and Denny Hamlin is third. Also, Kyle Busch and Martin Truex got into an argument on a restart. But what about all the other field members?
Kyle Busch wins
Kyle Busch wins Brickyard 400 victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Busch's 33rd career win, and his fourth of the season. This was his third consecutive win at IMS. Joe Gibbs Racing won his fourth consecutive career title. Busch's win moved him into 32nd position in the NASCAR points standings. Justin Allgaier is 23 points ahead of Busch for the 30th Chase spot. He also moved up to fourth in the Xfinity Series standings with his win. Busch is 483 points behind the team of Kevin Harvick and Kyle Harvick. Toyota is 80 points behind Busch in the manufacturer's standings.
Joey Logano finishes 2nd
This weekend saw the Indianapolis Motor Speedway finish their championship weekend by running a race that was first in a new era of NASCAR. The Brickyard 400 is the first major race in the new series' history to be run on a dirt track. The race features cars that have varying levels and grip. The winner is decided by the performance of his car. The winner receives the PPG trophy as well as the PPG Cup Trophy. These are permanently housed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. The race is contested between drivers who are seeking to earn their first Cup Series win. The winner of the 1994 Brickyard 400 event is currently the most successful driver. His record includes five victories, three pole positions, and the most laps led and completed. He holds the record for earning the most money in the race.
Denny Hamlin has been voted 3rd
Kevin Harvick won Brickyard 400 for the 53rd consecutive time in his NASCAR career. Aric Amirola and Cole Custer are tied for third. The winner placed in the top ten for the fourth time this season. He is tied with Denny Hamlin. Despite Hamlin’s third-place finish in the Brickyard 400, it was not a masterpiece. Stormy weather delayed the start and end of the race. Lightning also caused the cancellation of the all-day concert. After the rain stopped, the race was resumed. The race came to an end at dusk.
Kyle Busch has a conversation with Martin Truex about a restart
Kyle Busch was involved in a collision with Martin Truex Jr. on Sunday at Brickyard 400. Truex Jr. had been running in second place before the collision. Both drivers were trying get a win on Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The incident happened during Stage 1 when Truex was in contention to win the race. Busch was looking for his third consecutive victory. But, things didn't go as planned.
Jimmie Johnson won in 2010
Jimmie Johnson is a legend in the NASCAR world. He has won the Brickyard 400 three times and he has also won two Cup championships after winning the race. Jimmie Johnson had two disappointing finishes in Brickyard 400 during his career. He finished 39th in 2007 as well as 22nd in 2010. He turned those disappointing finishes into Cup wins. Johnson was not surprised when he came in 22nd place last year.
Juan Pablo Montoya, winner in 2010.
Juan Pablo Montoya won Brickyard 400. He led the race for 86 laps, but crashed on lap 146. Montoya, who was then racing for Team Penske in Verizon IndyCar Series since then has been driving. His strong Brickyard 400 record earned him the team's hiring.
Indy 500 pre-race traditions changed
Until early 1992, the Indianapolis 500 used an honorary starter to wave the green flag at the start of the race. In recent years, the tradition has evolved to feature a celebrity delivering the checkered and green flags. The official starter, on the other hand, is a trained race official who handles flagging duties during the race. In 2015, Jack Nicholson, a Brazilian businessman, was the official starter for the Indianapolis 500. He dropped the green at the second and third restarts. The race ended in his favor.
FAQ
Do you allow me to watch a race car driver race in real time?
Yes. There are many ways to watch a race car driver race.
You can buy tickets to watch one of these races. You could also view it online.
You could even track the race on radio or TV.
Which country hosts the most auto races?
USA - More than 100 countries host car races. USA hosts the largest number of car races, with more than 300 each year.
What's the purpose of racing cars?
The purpose of car racing is to entertain people by watching cars go around a track at high speeds. It's also an opportunity for drivers to show off their skills and compete against each other.
What is the main difference between a racing car and a roadcar?
A road car is intended to be driven on roads. Racing cars are designed specifically for use in competitions such as car racing. They are aerodynamically designed to help them accelerate and brake quickly.
How quickly can a race car accelerate?
The acceleration speed of a race car varies depending upon its weight.
A lightweight car, for example, accelerates faster than a heavier car.
How many different types of car racing are there?
There are two major categories of car racing. Open-wheel and closed wheel. IndyCar and NASCAR Champ Car Formula One are all open-wheel races. Closed wheel races include Formula 3000, DTM, GP2, etc.
Which car racing draws the most spectators
The Indianapolis 500 Mile Race is one of the biggest spectator events in North America. Each year, over 400,000 people tune in.
It takes place on May 30th and 31st at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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)
- 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)
- 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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