The 2018 NASCAR Championship is almost clinched after Joey Logano's win at Martinsville Speedway last week. Joey Logano, Kyle Busch, and Martin Truex Jr. still have two races to prove themselves. Kyle Busch is the defending Cup Series champion while Joey Logano has not won a race since 2013. The remaining seven drivers will have the chance to win with two more races.
Joey Logano clinches 2018 nascar championship
On Saturday night, Joey Logano clinched the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship. After passing Martin Truex Jr. (12 laps), he won Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He finished ahead Kevin Harvick (Kyle Busch) and won his debut career championship.
Joey Logano started at 13th and was there for most of race day. But, a controversial pit track violation in the latter stages of race saw him drop to seventh. He quickly recovered and was seventh. 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 was the winner of Ford EcoBoost 400 in Miami Speedway. He now holds his second career NASCAR Cup Series champion. Busch missed 11 races and broke his leg during a difficult season. He led a record-breaking 120 laps to take the win in the season finale.
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 he now has five wins and 17 top-5 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 secured a playoff place in the 2018 NASCAR title with just one race left in regular season. The two-time champion had not raced since July 17 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway because of a concussion-like symptom. Busch had stated previously that he would not race for the remainder 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. In the third stage, Kurt Busch held the lead until an incident with Denny Hamlin sent him spinning. The incident left both cars on their outsides, but Busch managed to get back to the lead lap during a second caution. After taking the stage lead, Kyle Busch was in a position to win the championship four.
Martin Truex Jr. finishes third in 2018 nascar championship
After a thrilling fight with Ryan Blaney, Martin Truex Jr. finished in third place in the 2018 NASCAR champions. They battled until the end but could not overcome each other. Truex led the Toyota tour of force in qualifying. He earned four out of the five top starting positions. Other Toyota drivers finishing in the top five were Kurt Busch, Bubba Wallace and Christopher Bell. 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. The win was his fourth of the season and his 19th in the 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
Do you have any guidelines for the appearance of a racecar?
No. Race car designers design the cars however they please.
However, they must comply with certain safety standards.
Who is the inventor of car racing?
Charles Brady King was the inventor of this racecourse, which was built in Long Island, New York in 1896. July 4th was the day that the first auto race took part.
Is it easy to become a race car driver?
It takes dedication, hard work, and dedication. You need to practice everyday. You won't succeed if you don't practice hard enough.
You need to be willing to sacrifice everything else for this dream. This is not a game in which you can win only if you are fast enough.
Many people try to drive but don't make it because they aren't willing to do what it takes. They desire a simpler life.
They want to be able to go home at night with no extra effort. However, if you are going to succeed, then you need to be willing not to do anything else.
It is not easy to be a racecar driver.
Can I see a racecar driver?
Yes. There are many options to view a racecar driver.
You could purchase tickets to be there. You could also view it online.
You can also follow the race through radio and TV.
Do race car drivers earn money?
Yes. Yes. Many race car drivers make a living wage.
But, not all race car drivers earn a large income.
How do racecar drivers prepare for races?
Most race car drivers spend some time warming up before a race.
It involves running their engines for a certain amount of time.
When they're ready they can begin the race.
Why does race car driver wear special clothing?
Many race car drivers wear special clothes.
These clothes keep them cool during races.
The fabric keeps sweat from seeping down their bodies.
It also protects them from the wind-blown damage to their skin.
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)
- 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)
- 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
How to corner fast
You want to make your car move faster during a race. This means that you need to turn before others. This will ensure that everyone behind you is unable to see what's happening ahead. This will help you avoid accidents with other cars. So how do I corner quickly?
First, you must understand where you're going. You will likely be surprised at where you end up. This is why it's important to plan well. To see where you are going at any particular moment, make a map. It may seem like a lot of work but once you have a good idea of the route you are trying to take, you will be able to save yourself a lot later.
Next, you should figure out when you're going to start turning. After you have passed the first corner, it is the best place to start. Once you pass the first corner, then you will know exactly where to begin. You now need to choose whether you will use the inside or outside lane.
If you plan to use the inside lane, wait until there is no traffic ahead of you. This will allow you to move fast and avoid hitting anyone. But once you enter the inside lane, you must stay in it. You must not drift back to the outside lane. If you do so, you may hit someone moving slowly. Remember that crossing the line between the lanes can cause you to lose control of the vehicle, making it more vulnerable to accidents.
Once you have determined which lane to use, choose a point to turn. There are many ways to approach this problem. Some people prefer to find a gap in the traffic. Some people try to find an opening in the road. Still, others look for a point where the road curves around a hill or mountain. It doesn't matter which method you choose, it is important to avoid blocking the entire road. You'll cause traffic jams throughout the town if this happens.
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 easier than a gradual one. However, it takes longer and requires more energy. It also makes it more difficult to properly steer your car. This is why most drivers prefer gradual turns.
Finally, you need to accelerate just enough to escape the car in front of you. Accelerating too fast will cause you crash into its bumper. If you accelerate too slowly, you will run off of the road. In either case, you'll lose control of your car and crash. To avoid this scenario, you need to accelerate gradually. Start with very little acceleration, and only increase it as you near the edge 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.