The Texas results are in for an eventful race weekend. Kyle Larson takes the Texas Motor Speedway stage. William Byron finishes 2nd. Kyle Busch finishes 10th, while Kevin Harvick is closing in on Brad Keselowski. Brad Keselowski, Kevin Harvick, and Kyle Busch battle for fourth. The debris on the backstretch causes the fourth caution. This causes Chase Elliott to make an unscheduled pit stop.
Kyle Larson wins at Texas Motor Speedway to secure playoff spot
After leading all 334 laps to win his eighth race of the season at Texas Motor Speedway, Kyle Larson has clinched his playoff spot in NASCAR's championship series. Larson is a Hendrick Motorsports racer and has won eight straight races. He also moved into the Championship 4 this season. He finished ahead Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron. Brad Keselowski and Kevin Harvick. Larson was able finish the final 30 laps ahead of his Hendrick Motorsports teammates, earning him his first playoff spot.
The green flag will fly at 2:08 pm. ET. NBC will be broadcasting the race. Prerace programming will start at 1:30 p.m. ET, with a play-by-play call by Rick Allen. Earnhardt will also provide pit reporting and analysis throughout this race. Live updates will be provided by the official Twitter account of the team throughout each race.
Hamlin takes off for turn two
Denny Hamlin spun in turn two at Texas Motor Speedway, and was unable to finish in the top 10. The veteran driver started the race in the top-10, with 25 laps left. Ryan Blaney was in contact with Hamlin's Craftsman Toyota Camry, and the car spun off Turn 2. The car spun on its backstretch after the wreck, but Hamlin managed to make it to pit road unharmed.
Fortunately, Hamlin was able to get the rest of the race, and the car recovered to finish fourth. He lost his championship title because of the wreck. He finished eighth at the season opener. This was his first win since 2006. He was celebrating his fifth victory at Texas' track this weekend. Eight cautions were given at the finish of the race. A red flag was displayed with 35 laps remaining.
Blaney wins the 2022 All-Star Race
Ryan Blaney, the winner of the NASCAR All-Star Race for Wrangler Jeans' car, won this year's race. It was controversial that drivers from each of the four teams were required to drive one car. However it was the team effort who won the race. Blaney sped to the victory by crossing the finish line twice despite running on the outside of the inside lane. Penske also had an impressive race day. Austin Cindric finished third and Joey Logano placed fourth. The team had difficulty qualifying for the Indianapolis 500. Blaney was the first driver to achieve this feat in 2022.
Ryan Blaney was trying desperately to catch a vehicle in front of him, but he misplaced the window net. It was impossible for Blaney to get it up again in time so he had no choice but to keep going. NASCAR said that it was okay for Blaney to continue, but Denny Hamlin said he had violated the rules. Blaney won The 2022 All-Star Race.
FAQ
Is there a set of rules for how a race car should look like?
No. Race car designers design the cars however they please.
But they must adhere to certain safety standards.
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.
Who invented car racing and how did it work?
Charles Brady King invented the automobile racetrack in Long Island. He built it in 1896. On July 4, 1896, the first automobile race was held.
What is a pitstop?
A pit stop is when you take a break from driving and let someone else drive for a while. It is also called a pitlane.
How do race car drivers prepare themselves for a race?
Before a race, most race car drivers spend time warming up their engines.
This involves running their engines over a period of time.
When they're ready, they can then begin the race.
Which car racing draws the most spectators
The Indianapolis 500 Mile Race is a huge spectator event. More than 400,000 fans watch it every year.
It will take places at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 31st.
Statistics
- According to FormulaMoney, the design, development, and construction of chassis and engines can cost teams as much as $255 million annually. (businessinsider.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)
- 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)
- 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 do I make money driving?
If you want to race professionally, you'll need to make enough money to pay for the championship. Many racers also work full-time jobs while training to race in the next race. Some racers use their free time to sell merchandise and promote themselves as endorsers. Still, others participate in paid test sessions to see if they have what it takes to be a professional driver.