After a thrilling stage one finish, Martin Truex Jr. sweeps stage two to take the lead. Kevin Harvick moves up three spots to seventh. JGR scores their fourth win this season behind Christopher Bell. Chase Elliott leads the point race. It's all happening down in New Hampshire.
Martin Truex Jr. sweeps first stage
Martin Truex Jr. won the opening stage of the New Hampshire race, grabbing the pole position in the process. After a rain delay of about an hour, the Ambetter 301 gets underway on the 1.058-mile oval. Truex leads right from the start. Bubba Wallace comes in second. Kyle Larson and Kyle Elliott are third and fourth, respectively. Kevin Harvick is seventh, after Aric Almirola. Harvick has a strong history at New Hampshire.
Martin Truex has had a rough season so far, but the Ambetter 301 was a standout race for him. He took the lead in 172 laps and earned his first pole. He also won stages two and three, placing him in an excellent position to reach the playoffs.
Kevin Harvick moves up to No. 7
Kevin Harvick climbs three spots to seventh place in the New Hampshire NASCAR results. He was sixth at last years event. The four-time winner is only 19 points from the Playoffs. He has a strong track record in New Hampshire. In the last six races, Harvick has finished in the top 12 five times. His position differential stands at +35. This makes Harvick an excellent bet to score a solid finish at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Martin Truex Jr. held the lead for the majority of the race. However, Harvick had the best car in order to challenge him and get into the playoff hunt. The final caution of the race came when Todd Gilliland spun out. This resulted in a 93-lap green flag.
Christopher Bell leads JGR to fourth win of season
Christopher Bell has made an impressive start to his rookie season in the NASCAR Cup Series. His victory in the season-opening Texas 500 clinches him a spot in the playoffs, which could open the door for him to make an impact next season. Bell has proven his ability on road and short tracks to win, and is likely to challenge for the title in the next few years.
Bell is now 4-0 for the Cup Series. He has also won two Xfinity Series races. He won three races last year and one in 2019. He followed that with his fourth win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway's Ambetter301. Chase Elliott, the Cup Series leader, was able to pass him. Elliott had won the race one week prior.
Chase Elliott retains the point lead following stage two
Loudon is the first stop for the NASCAR Cup Series. Martin Truex Jr. will be setting up the front row. Chase Elliott and Truex Jr. work side by side to start the race. They come into contact just before the first turn. However, Elliott manages to stay ahead of the race and avoid collision. Erik Jones makes contact to Justin Haley, and then spins the track. Alex Bowlicki then hits Elliott and makes contact with Elliott, but Elliott stays out front heading into the second stage.
Bad weather delayed the race by nearly two hours. Elliott was still in first place for 37 laps following a restart. After pitting for fuel, Elliott finished in third place. Later on, he pitted to get two tires but was careful and came back out in eighth. He eventually climbed up to ten places, including the lead.
FAQ
Who invented car racing?
Charles Brady King, who constructed the first Long Island, New York automobile racecourse in 1896, invented it. On July 4, 1896, the first automobile race was held.
What cars are used to race cars and why?
Speed is the most important factor for any race car driver. It's what makes them move fast. They must be fast enough to catch up with other drivers, but strong enough to keep the lead. They can pass other drivers at high speeds, then pull away when they aren't looking. This gives them an advantage in racing.
The fastest cars are often very light. This allows them accelerate quickly and gain speed. But this also means that they have less energy, which can limit how far they can travel in short periods of time. So they need to use energy efficiently.
Engines power most modern-day racing cars. These engines work in a similar way to normal passenger vehicles. These engines run on compressed oxygen, and not petrol. This is because petrol isn’t strong enough to make a car go fast.
What is the purpose of car racing?
Car racing's primary purpose is to entertain spectators by watching cars move around a track at high speeds. It's also an opportunity for drivers to show off their skills and compete against each other.
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)
- In 2013 Ferrari had an estimated team budget of $470 million, while elite IndyCar teams have an estimated annual budget of $15 million, according to FormulaMoney. (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)
- This change may give an improvement of up to 29% fuel efficiency. (en.wikipedia.org)
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