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Auto Racing
Road-legal racing that takes place in a modified-production car or a hand-built car. Races are point-to-point rather than on circuits; they can have several stages and can be won by time, speed, and/or both. This category includes drivers, teams, cars, point standings, and more.
1,903 Questions
What is the top race car drivers salary?
Formula 1
1: Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, US$51 million
2: Ralf Schumacher, Toyota, US$25 million.
3: Fernando Alonso, McLaren, US$22 million.
4: Jenson Button, Honda, US$18 million.
5: Rubens Barrichello, Honda, US$12 million.
6: Jarno Trulli, Toyota, US$10 million.
7: Felipe Massa, Ferrari, US$8 million.
8: Giancarlo Fisichella, Renault, US$7 million.
9: Mark Webber, Red Bull, US$5 million.
10. Takuma Sato, Super Aguri, US$4.5 million.
Indy Car:
Under the proposed revenue sharing system, AGR's four-car armada would take a pay cut since Dario Franchitti, Tony Kanaan, Danica Patrick and Marco Andretti earned more than $7 million in 2007 and would receive "only" $5.2 million in 2008. (For more info):
- http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/indycar_revenue_sharing_plan_set_for_2008
NASCAR drivers salaries, thanks to SportsIllustrated.cnn.com. SI says the highest-paid driver in 2005 was Dale Earnhardt Jr., whose annual salary and earnings totaled $5,761,830, but that's not all. His endorsements earned $20,000,000, bringing his sub-total compensation to $25,761,830. That number doesn't include sales of Dale Earnhardt Jr. merchandise and earnings from the racing company that he owns. SI says his total take in '05 would approach $50 million!
The second $25 million is really for his role as a business owner, not directly for Dale Jr.'s work as a race car driver. While there are substantial risks to racing (Dale Sr. died on the race track), the pay is still impressive.
What is the fastest lap time ever at Bridgehampton race track?
Bruce McLaren (1969 McLaren M8B), 1:24.6
How much does a vendor at a NASCAR track make?
Alot, because NASCAR races run usually in summer. And that is the kids school break. More people are likely to attend summer races. The reason why vending gets so much money is because it's hot and people will get dehydrated Alot faster because they perspire and loose body liquid.
What is the quarter mile time for a 2005 dodge neon srt-4?
The quarter mile for a Dodge SRT-4 ranges from 13.9sec (professional driver) to about 14.3sec for the average track day visitor. I have personally run 14.2@102mph in my bone-stock SRT-4 and I am an ameteur driver.
What kind of tires does the 1994 Toyota Camry use?
Look in owner's manual or on the drivers door post for size. www.tirerack.com is a good source for information on choices.
Look in owner's manual or on the drivers door post for size. www.tirerack.com is a good source for information on choices.
How do you get a dirt track racing license?
At some small tracks you can check with the Chief Steward, at larger tracks you have to go through the Sanctioning Body. But start with the Track officials.
How can a non racer do a test drive in a Formula One car?
Closest you could come to an F1 car is a simulator.
Can Marzocchi Junior Triple Bomber Forks fit any bike?
No. If it's a new fork the bike has to be able to take the same size headset bearings as the fork, which probably is 1 1/8" If it's a used fork it doesn't only have to have the right diameter, its steerer tube has to be tall enough to protrude enough through the head tube.
What put crew chief Bootie Barker in his wheel chair?
Nascar crew chief Robert "Bootie" Barker has been paralyzed from the waist down since his senior year in high school, due to a car accident.
Past winners at Texas motor speedway?
Season Date Winning Driver Car # Sponsor Make Distance Avg Speed Margin of Victory 1997 April 6 Jeff Burton 99 Exide Batteries Ford Thunderbird 501 mi (806 km) 125.111 mph (201.347 km/h) 4.067 sec 1998 April 5 Mark Martin 6 Valvoline Ford Taurus 501 mi (806 km) 136.771 mph (220.112 km/h) 0.573 sec 1999 March 28 Terry Labonte 5 Kellogg's Chevrolet Monte Carlo 501 mi (806 km) 144.276 mph (232.190 km/h) UC 2000 April 2 Dale Earnhardt Jr 8 Budweiser Chevrolet Monte Carlo 501 mi (806 km) 131.152 mph (211.069 km/h) 5.920 sec 2001 April 1 Dale Jarrett 88 UPS Ford Taurus 501 mi (806 km) 141.804 mph (228.211 km/h) 0.73 sec 2002 April 8 Matt Kenseth 17 DeWalt Ford Taurus 501 mi (806 km) 142.453 mph (229.256 km/h) 0.888 sec 2003 March 30 Ryan Newman 12 Alltell Dodge Intrepid 501 mi (806 km) 134.517 mph (216.484 km/h) 3.405 sec 2004 April 4 Elliott Sadler 38 M&Ms Ford Taurus 501 mi (806 km) 145.358 mph (233.931 km/h) 0.028 sec 2005 April 17 Greg Biffle 16 Post-it/National Guard Ford Taurus 501 mi (806 km) 130.055 mph (209.303 km/h) 3.244 sec 2005 November 6 Carl Edwards 99 Office Depot Ford Taurus 501 mi (806 km) 151.055 mph (243.099 km/h) 0.584 sec 2006 April 9 Kasey Kahne 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge Charger 501 mi (806 km) 137.943 mph (221.998 km/h) 5.229 sec 2006 November 5 Tony Stewart 20 Home Depot Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 508.5* mi 134.891 mph (217.086 km/h) 0.272 sec 2007 April 15 Jeff Burton 31 Prilosec OTC Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 501 mi (806 km) 143.359 mph (230.714 km/h) 0.410 sec 2007 November 4 Jimmie Johnson 48 Lowes/Kobalt Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 501 mi (806 km) 131.219 mph (211.177 km/h) 0.944 sec 2008 April 6 Carl Edwards 99 Aflac Ford Fusion 508.5* mi 144.814 mph (233.056 km/h) 0.399 sec 2008 November 2 Carl Edwards 99 Office Depot Ford Fusion 500 mi (800 km) 144.814 mph (233.056 km/h) 8.310 sec 2009 April 5 Jeff Gordon 24 Dupont/National Guard GED Plus Chevrolet Impala SS 500 mi (800 km) 146.372 mph (235.563 km/h) 0.378 sec 2009 November 8 Kurt Busch 2 Miller Lite Dodge Charger 500 mi (800 km) 146.372 mph (235.563 km/h) 25.686 sec
What are the NASCAR flag holders called?
The person who waves the flags at a Nascar race is called the Nascar flagman.
Is it true that all Nascar drivers have an IQ under 40?
No, it is not true. It's a shame to think that someone could ask this question. If a person has an IQ score under 70, they are considered mentally retarded.
What has 1000 eyes and 2000 shoes and eats grass?
The question, "What has 1000 eyes, 2000 shoes, and eats grass?" is a riddle. The answer to this riddle is 500 horses.
When was NASCAR's first televised race?
I think it was the 1972 Daytona 500. One of the 500's was the first fully televised race.
How do you become a Nascar pit crew member?
You have to go through training and go in a lineup and the driver picks you to be his crew member.
What are the car setups for Nascar Thunder 2004?
It depends on what track you are driving on. At Daytona and Talladega, I use 3.5 turns of wedge and 30 psi in the tires. At Bristol and Martinsville, I use -1.0 turns of wedge and 22 psi. Use whatever you want, or try tinkering with the setups in practice 1 change at a time until your car feels right.
What is one way that drag racing has contributed to society?
It most certainly has influenced the cars we drive today. And, on another side, how many people have lost family, or friends to illegal street racers? There is the sponsorship presence which influences our shopping habbits, and, of course, the drag racing industry employs thousands. And, in economic times like today, the value of a classic drag race Chevy, or Mopar, has gained, as our homes, have decreased. So, that would bring retirement, and investment issues into play.
What is the format for the Nascar All-Star race?
The Nascar All-Star race consists of 100 laps.
- 50 lap segment with a mandatory 4-tire green flag pit stop at lap 25
- Two 20 lap segments
- 10 minute break
- 10 lap shootout to determine the winner
What are differences from 2 wheelers and 4 wheelers?
2 wheelers have 2 wheels 4 wheelers have 4 wheels
Was Dominic Ercolini ever a race car driver?
Not a professional one, but he raced "Dwarf" cars for fun.
A lot of people inspired Travis Pastrana. His family really supported him
The tread is vibrating as it grips and releases when sliding rather than rolling over the road.
