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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 rule in NASCAR on engine coolant?

Only pure water is allowed to be put into the car's radiator. Anit-freeze of any concentration is prohibited (not allowed).

Who is the highest paid F1 driver?

When Michael Schumacher was there in Ferrari then he was the highest paid driver

but now

after season of RECESSION

teams are rearranging their accounts for not facing financial crisis

so according to me

Fernando Alonso of ferrari or

sebastien vettel of red bull

are most paid drivers of this season of formula 1

What time does the Nascar Sprint Cup race start on May 16th?

The Cup race on Sunday, May 16th at Dover starts at 1:00PM EST and the pre-race starts at 12:00PM.

How does the 11 gallons of fuel get into the race car so fast?

If the question is about NASCAR refueling, the answer is pretty simple: A large-diameter filler neck on the car and its fuel cell matches up to a large-diameter neck on the fuel cans, and the fuel cans are vented to allow for free and uninterrupted fuel flow.

How many British Drivers have won the Formula 1 World Championships?

A total of 9 british drivers have won the F1 world championship. They are:

Jackie Stewart - 3

Jim clark - 2

Graham hill - 2

Mike hawthorn - 1

John surtees - 1

James hunt - 1

Nigel mansell - 1

Damon hill - 1

Lewis hamilton - 1

What is the difference between drag slicks and formula 1 slicks?

No technical difference other than compound and size.

Slick is just that there are no grooves in the surface (No tread).

What do you need to do to become a pit crew member?

Hire into the shop as a clean-up person for starters, get experience at local tracks as a crew person. (The beginning). Note: Don't think these people started out at the top level, they spent many years working toward their position, many starting in a menial position.

Where did street racing originate?

wherever they had fast cars and wanted to make money

What year did Winston stop sponsoring NASCAR?

2003 was the last year that Winston sponsored NASCAR with Matt Kenseth winning the last Winston Cup.

How many f1 races has Fernando alonso won?

Fernando has won 24 races. 3 with Ferrari (Information correct following Monza 2010.

What is the NASCAR kill switch?

In Nascar, the kill switch is a button that can pressed by a driver to shut off the engine in case of mechanical failures. It is mounted on the steering wheel. Nascar began using this device following the death of Adam Petty in 2000.

What are the maintenance costs of a Formula 3 racing car?

Approximately 6.8 million dollars to rent the track and the cost of matinance

What is the distance of a pro stock race?

If you mean a drag race the quarter mile is 410 metres if you're in metric, or 1350 feet if you're in Imperial

What car number does Nascar driver Jamie McMurray drive?

Jamie McMurray currently drives the number 1 car for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing.

Why were slick tires introduced in formula one?

Slick tyres are tyres without tread. The tread is only there so that water can be pushed into it on a wet track. On a dry track no tread is needed and therefore you will get more contact with the road without it, allowing the cars to accelerate/brake/corner faster. Therefore slick tyres are used as they are faster in dry conditions.

How many NASCAR race tracks have lights?

The following NASCAR tracks have lights circa 2013 -

Daytona

Phoenix

Las Vegas

Atlanta

Darlington

Bristol

Texas

Fontana

Richmond

Charlotte

Kentucky

Which NASCAR driver has a son who is a country singer?

No NASCAR driver has a son that is a country singer, however Kyle Petty's son-in-law is a country singer. Kyle's daughter Montgomery is married to country singer Randy Montana.