Why was Kentucky Speedway Cancelled?
A dirt race at Bristol and six road-course events were on the 2021 Cup Series schedule announced Wednesday. Mile-and-a-half tracks such as Kentucky are falling out of favor, deemed to produce too much uninteresting racing. Another such track, Chicagoland Speedway, also lost its NASCAR dates for 2021.
How many horsepower is a NASCAR Sprint Cup car?
750 horsepower
The engine in today’s NASCAR racecars produce upward of 750 horsepower, and they do it without turbochargers, superchargers or particularly exotic components. So how do they make all that power? Find out on the next page.
Who won the 2016 Nascar Sprint Cup Series?
Jimmie Johnson
2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series/Winners
Will Nascar ever return to Kentucky?
The Kentucky Speedway will not host the NASCAR Cup series in 2021, according to track Executive Vice President and General Manager Mark Simendinger.In a statement released Tuesday, Simendinger said, “Of course, we’re disappointed the Bluegrass State is not on NASCAR’S schedule for 2021, as the past two decades have …
Will there be any races at Kentucky Speedway in 2021?
Last September, NASCAR announced it had removed Kentucky Speedway from the 2021 racing schedule. It was a major blow to the Gallatin County race track and some local businesses and nonprofits that depended on a surge in revenue earned from crowds flocking to the community.
When is the next NASCAR race schedule?
Sunday, March 10. 3:30 p.m., Cup Series race – Green flag 3:44 p.m. – (TV: Fox; Radio: Motor Racing Network – MRN) (Note: Arizona is in Mountain Time Zone so all times at track will be 2 hours behind ET.)
Who is 16 in NASCAR?
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Derek Kraus will drive the No. 16 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota Camry for Bill McAnally Racing next season, contending for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West championship. The 16-year-old Stratford, Wis., driver claimed rookie-of- the-year honors in the series this past season and was part of the BMR lineup that dominated the competition.
What is the best NASCAR race?
Daytona International Speedway. Without a doubt, the best of all the best places to watch NASCAR races would have to be Daytona . This massive, sprawling raceway is known for the “Great American Race,” and for being one of the most regularly star-studded tracks in the nation.
Is NASCAR race cancelled?
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Race at Thompson Cancelled. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. –- The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race scheduled for Saturday, June 15 at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park in Thompson, Connecticut, has been cancelled and will not be replaced.