How fast did Rusty Wallace go at Talladega?
Rusty Wallace ran a fast lap at Talladega with the restrictor plate taken off. He had an average speed of 221.00 mph. After the lap, he told Nascar officials that there was no way the drivers could drive that fast in a pack of 43 cars.
How long is a NASCAR driver a rookie?
The average age of a NASCAR driver these days is between 25-40.
Who won the 2004 AFC championship?
Broncos are favored. In what is expected to be a high scoring duel, the Broncos have been favored by up to a touchdown by odds makers in weeks leading up to the game. This spread narrowed to 4 several days before and tightened to 1 point before the game began.
How many points does a driver get for winning a Nascar race?
The winner of a Nascar race earns 47 points and can receive a maximum of 48 points for the win.
What is a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver's salary?
I have some friends that drive in it (not going to say any names) but he has been racing part-time since 2006 in the Nascar Camping World Truck series. He races for a "under-funded" team. He averages about 10-15 starts a year since 2006. He told me he usually makes $15,000+ in sponsorship dollars a race and gets a certain percent of the winnings. He usually averages anywhere between $18,000-$22,000 a race after sponsorship dollars and racewinning (before taxes). not bad. And this is a "under-funded" Team too. Imagine what the big racing truck team drivers are making each race too.
They were, but the strapping was torn.
Earnhardt didn't like tight seat belts; he usually wore them real loose. He also wore an open-face helmet. At the first impact, his helmet spun around 90 degrees so his nose was where one of his ears normally was. On the second impact, the side of the helmet broke his neck, which is mostly what killed him.
All this is academic: the Three Car (what it was called in the official report) ran head-on into the wall doing 165 miles per hour. That's not survivable.
Who is the crew chief for Martin Truex Jr?
Chad Johnston is the crew chief for NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr. and the #56 NAPA Auto Parts car.
What make of car did Dale Earnhardt drive in his NASCAR cup debut?
Dale Earnhardt ran his first Winston Cup race in 1975 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, now known as Lowe's Motor Speedway, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He drove a Dodge Charger (#8) and finished in 22nd place.
Who drives the number 9 car in the Nascar Cup Series?
Dale Jr. was the last to drive it in 2007, but there is currently no number 8 car.
Who is the owner of Kyle Busch's race team?
In the Nascar Sprint Cup Series, Kyle Busch drives for Joe Gibbs Racing, which is owned by former NFL head coach Joe Gibbs.
Kyle Busch Motorsports is the team he owns personally, which fields cars in both the Nascar Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck Series.
What style of Oakley sunglasses does Nascar driver Tony Stewart wear?
Oakley limited edition "valves"
Who is the best racer in NASCAR?
Carl Edwards
Until another driver can win the championship who is not named Jimmie Johnson. It's Jimmie Johnson.
Yes. Jamie married longtime girlfriend Christy Futrell in July 2009.
How many attempts did it take before Dale Earnhardt Sr. won the Daytona 500?
Dale Sr. finished second five times in the Daytona 500.
How many races has Bill Elliott won during his Nascar Cup career?
Winston Cup / Nextel Cup / Sprint Cup - 48 wins
Busch Series / Nationwide Series - 11 wins
Craftsman / Camping World Truck Series - 2 wins
IROC Series - 4 wins
IndyCar Series - 3 wins
Where was Dale Earnhardt Sr. when he died?
Dale Sr. was killed at Daytona Motor Speedway on February 18, 2001. This was due to an accident on the last lap of the Daytona 500.
Adam Petty died on May 12, 2000 due to basilar skull fracture. While practicing for a Busch Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the car got loose in turn 3, he over corrected it which sent him head-on into the wall. He died instantly.
How much money do Nascar Sprint Cup owners make?
That is a relative question. If you are a major owne, like Rausch ,you make a big heap of money. On the other hand, if you are a privateer, like Robby Gordon, you barely make enough to keep racing. Equality does not reign in NASCAR; capitalism does. Bottom line, NASCAR is a rich man's sport and the more money you have to sink into your team the better your results and the more money you make. That does not make big team owners evil, it makes them successful. It's the American way.
How many cars were in the 2011 NASCAR All-Star race?
43 cars race in each Nascar Sprint Cup race. The numbers change on how many enter.