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NASCAR
NASCAR stands for National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. The NASCAR three top sanctioned series are Sprint Cup, Nationwide Series, and the Camping World Truck Series. They also oversee smaller sanctioning bodies across the United States and Canada.
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Who are the top 10 richest nascar drivers?
Jeff Gordon is the current (2008) highest paid driver from his rookie season (1992) to the end of the 2007 season he made estimated $89,397,060.
That would be the ones that win races like, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart oh and the golden child himself, Dale Earnhardt Jr, who may make more than all these drivers combined.
The ones who are the best at attracting well-funded sponsors.
It takes three things to be a well-paid NASCAR driver: driving skill on the track, good equipment and charisma. Driving skill gets you consistent Top Ten finishes. Good equipment keeps you on the track in the first place...who wants their logo on a car that makes 400 miles and blows up every week? Charisma puts you in commercials, because the only thing anyone buys from an annoying person is a Shamwow--and Vince doesn't drive NASCAR.
When did Nascar start using restrictor plates?
Restrictor plates debuted in August 1970 at Michigan International Speedway and were used for all tracks. They were phased out in 1974 as teams went to smaller engines but returned in 1988 for Daytona and Talladega after speeds overtook ability to keep the cars on the ground.
How fast is the pace car driving in Nascar?
It depends on the track. Since different tracks have different pit road speeds, the pace car will drive about ten mph faster than the pit road speed under caution laps. At the beginning of the race, however, the laps that the cars do before the green flash drops (also called parade laps) are done at pit road speed. This is so the cars can match their rpms with the pit road speed, as NASCAR does not allow any kind of speed monitoring devices in the vehicles.
Who is the most disliked driver in NASCAR?
It may go like this:
#1: Kyle Busch
#2: Kurt Busch
#3: Jeff Gordon
#4: Jimmie Johnson
Keep in mind, some/many/ or all may not agree, a question like this is asking for "Opinions", and Opinions are what you will get.
Is there weight restrictions for a NASCAR driver?
There is no weight restriction on the driver. There is a minimum weight for the car which is 3450 pounds.
Where do NASCAR drivers go after the race?
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Beginning in 1965, the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA features four different classes of drag racing including pro stock motorcycle races. Part of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals is the culmination of the twenty-two race circuit and offers the last opportunity to win the titles of both event and season champion, along with over $100,000 in prize money. Past Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals winners include Del Worsham, Andrew Hines, and Tony Schumacher"
When did Dale Jr's dad pass away?
Dale Earnhardt, Jr.'s father Ralph Dale Earnhardt, Sr. was born on April 29, 1951. He died in a racing accident on February 18, 2001, in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Does Dale Earnhart have girlfriends or is he gay?
YES. His father was a closeted homosexual and his son had his first gay experience with his dad's lover at the age of 16. It is documented here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Earnhardt
NO! They are two completely different things. Firstly a NASCAR is like a stock car, but faster. A formula one car is and open wheel racer. NASCAR also race around a oval of track, in formula one they race around differntly designed tracks for around 60-70 laps, while NASCAR race up to 300 or more laps, but not often
Which Nascar Cup Series drivers have driven the number 6?
- 1975-1979: David Pearson
- 1979-1982: Neil Bonnett
- 1983-1984: Buddy Baker
- 1984: Bobby Rahal
- 1985: David Pearson & Rick Wilson
- 1986: David Pearson & Larry Pearson
- 1987-1988: Kyle Petty
- 1989: Tommy Ellis & Neil Bonnett
- 1990: Dale Jarrett & Neil Bonnett
- 1991: Dale Jarrett
- 1992-1995: Morgan Shepherd
- 1996-1998: Michael Waltrip
- 1999-2002: Elliott Sadler
- 2003-2005: Ricky Rudd
- 2006: Ken Schrader
- 2007: Jon Wood, Boris Said, Ken Schrader & Bill Elliott
- 2008: Jon Wood, Marcos Ambrose & Bill Elliott
- 2009: Bill Elliott & David Gilliland
- 2010: Bill Elliott & Trevor Bayne
- 2011: Trevor Bayne
Do NASCARs race cars have a reverse?
Yes, nascar race cars have a reverse. They are standard 4-speed Manual transmissions, in a not-so-standard car.
They are anything but standard four-speeds. Everyone uses Jerico transmissions, which are made for ease of changing the gear cluster. If you want a different gear ratio in the car, you open the little door in the floorplan, open the top of the transmission, and do your work. Very simple and direct. They also definitely have reverse.
Why are Nascar race cars shaped the way they are instead of a more aerodynamic shape?
Although NASCAR means stock car racing, the cars now do not represent the car on the label on the grill.
Before this "car of tomorrow" NASCAR teams were required to make a car body that kept certain dimensions of the car it was representing. Windshields had to be the same shape and angle, roof lines, hoods.. and so forth. body lines could be flattened out and lowered and other variants.
Now-every car is identical in shape which has no relation to the badge on the grill.
How many NASCAR drivers won 2 NASCAR championships in a row?
Buck Baker did it in 1956-7.
Lee Petty did it 1958-9.
Joe Weatherly did it 1962-3.
David Pearson did it in 1968-9.
Richard Petty did it twice - 1971-2 and 1974-5.
Cale Yarborough won three straight - 1976-8.
Darrell Waltrip did it in 1981-2.
Dale Earnhardt did it three times - 1986-7, 1990-1, and 1993-4.
Jeff Gordon did it in 1997-8.
Jimmie Johnson won four in a row - 2006-9.
Which car numbers did Richard Petty drive throughout his Nascar career?
Richard Petty's most famous car number was #43. In his first season he drove car #'s 2, 42A and 142. He also drove the #24 in the first race of the 1959 season. For a few seasons, before switching to the 43 full time, Richard drove the #41 and #42 cars.
Does NASCAR hold a race at New Hampshire?
NASCAR does race in New Hampshire. NASCAR comes to New Hampshire twice in their season. One time during the regular season and one time during the Chase. They also hold one Nationwide Series and one Camping World Truck Series race each year.
In car racing sports what does the 'S' stand for in the Hans device?
SUPPORT - Hans stands for Head And Neck Support device
Which Nascar racer does back flips when he wins a race?
No. Fellow Nascar driver, Carl Edwards, does a back flip after he wins a race.
What car numbers did Dale Earnhardt Sr. drive in the Nascar Winston Cup Series?
Dale Sr. drove multiple car numbers during his Nascar Winston Cup career. Listed below are his car numbers and owners.
- #8 (Ed Negre)
- #30 (Walter Ballard)
- #77 (Johnny Ray)
- #19 (Henley Gray)
- #96 (Will Cronkrite)
- #98 and #2 (Rod Osterlund)
- #15 (Bud Moore)
- #3 (Richard Childress)
Who is Kelley Earnhardt married to?
Kelley Earnhardt is now single. She was previously married to Nascar crew chief Jimmy Elledge.
How many drivers won three Nascar championships in a row?
Bobby Allison, Dale Jarrett and Jeff Gordonhave all won the Daytona 500 three times.
Cale Yarborough won it four times and Richard Petty is a seven time winner.
