The 2018 NASCAR title is nearly clinched with Joey Logano's win at Martinsville Speedway. Joey Logano has won the Cup Series, Kyle Busch has been crowned champion, and Martin Truex Jr. is still in contention. Joey Logano hasn't won any races since 2013, but Kyle Busch, the current Cup Series champion is still in contention. The remaining seven drivers will have the chance to win with two more races.
Joey Logano clinches 2018 nascar championship
Joey Logano was the winner of Saturday's Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series title. He won the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway after passing Martin Truex, Jr. with 12 laps to go. He finished ahead Kevin Harvick's and Kyle Busch's and won his inaugural career championship.
Joey Logano started from 13th in the race and was in the Top 5 most of the 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 won the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway to secure his second career NASCAR Cup Series title. Busch suffered a broken leg last season and missed 11 races. This win was his second career NASCAR Cup Series championship. 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 victory means he has won five races in this year's season and was able to claim 17 top-five places. He also holds the record for most wins in Toyota history with 52 wins in Camrys and 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. 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. Busch was also granted a waiver from his doctor that allowed him skip the race due a serious health issue.
Busch was ahead of the field in the second stage. Elliott was second after the first stage. However, he finished behind Busch during the second stage. The third stage saw Kurt Busch hold the lead, until Denny Hamlin's incident 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 lead in the final stage, Kyle Busch was finally able to secure the championship four.
Martin Truex Jr. finishes in third place at the 2018 NASCAR Championship
After a thrilling battle between Ryan Blaney and Martin Truex Jr., Martin Truex Jr. came in third at the 2018 NASCAR championship. 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. Other Toyota drivers finishing in the top five were Kurt Busch, Bubba Wallace and Christopher Bell. Chase Elliott and Aric Almirola, the defending New Hampshire winner, were the leaders of the Chevrolet Ford teams.
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. He won his fourth season championship and 19th in the NASCAR Cup Series. Truex won the race by 1.901 seconds from Ryan Blaney. Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski finished behind him.
FAQ
Why do race car drivers dress in special clothes?
Many race car drivers wear special clothes.
These clothes keep them cool and comfortable while they race.
The fabric prevents sweaty skin from getting on their bodies.
It also protects the skin from being blown away by the wind.
What types of cars are race car drivers using?
Modern-day race cars are usually powered by engines. These engines work in a similar way to normal passenger vehicles.
Instead of using petrol, they run on compressed oxygen.
What is a pit stop?
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.
What is the average race duration?
Different races have different lengths.
There are endurance races that go on for several days.
Some races are shorter, such as sprint races.
Do race car drivers earn money?
Yes. Yes. Many race car drivers earn a living wage.
But, not all race car drivers earn a large income.
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)
- 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 FormulaMoney, the design, development, and construction of chassis and engines can cost teams as much as $255 million annually. (businessinsider.com)
- 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)
- Petty has won 200 NASCAR Cup Series races, a likely unbreakable record, along with a series record seven Cup championships. (frontstretch.com)
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