The Southern 500 is also known officially as the Cook Out Southern 500 thanks to its sponsors. This NASCAR Cup Series stock vehicle race is held at Darlington Raceway near Darlington in South Carolina. It's a great race that features some the most talented drivers in the world and well worth the effort.
Darrell Waltrip
Darrell Waltrip is a big name in NASCAR, but he's not exactly a fan favorite. He was a skilled driver and hard worker who rose to the top, but he was also controversial and outspoken. His early career earned him the ire of many fans. However, his temper improved and he was a more reliable and trustworthy broadcaster.
Jeff Gordon
Gordon's 2000 season was a poor start, and he finished poorly at the Daytona 500. After three races, Gordon was 20th in overall standings. In April, Talladega was his 50th professional race. A few weeks later, he won again in Atlanta, breaking a tie with Bobby Allison. He was able to travel to Africa twice, including two times to the Congo.
Ken Schrader
Ken Schrader is the Kyle from yesterday, Kyle Larson being the Kyle today. Schrader, who was an internationally renowned competitor, had over 60 starts in a single season. Today, he is more relaxed and has a less busy schedule. He has still 35 races to qualify in the Southern 500.
Morgan Shepherd
Morgan Shepherd, winner of nine of the last 10 Southern 500s, has had an uneven racing career. He was not consistent from 1989 to 1996, and bounced around for years. Shepherd won three Cup Series races including three at Atlanta Motor Speedway's 1990 race. His fourth and last victory came in Atlanta, 1993. He became the second-oldest race winner behind Harry Gant.
Morgan Shepherd and Ken Schrader are in a feud
Morgan Shepherd and Ken Schrader were at odds after an incident at Darlington Raceway's 1990 Heinz Southern 500. Schrader's car was spun by Shepherd early in the race. After hours of work, his crew returned the car to the track and repaired it. Schrader crashed again. This time, it wasn't an accident. Shepherd subsequently finished 21st in the race.
Jeff Gordon's Darlington record for consecutive wins
Jeff Gordon has participated in six99 Cup series races and has won 87 victories, 299 top fives, and 416 top ten finishes. Hendrick Motorsports has a lifetime contract and he has won Darlington twice. Gordon is also Hendrick Motorsports's winningest active driver.
FAQ
What are the different types of car-racing?
There are two major categories of car racing. Open-wheel and closed wheel. IndyCar is one of the open wheel races. Closed-wheel races include Formula 3000, DTM, GP2, etc.
How can race car drivers prepare for a race.
Before a race, most race car drivers spend time warming up their engines.
It involves running their engines for a certain amount of time.
When they're ready they can begin the race.
What makes a race car driver use these cars?
Modern racing cars usually use engines. These engines are identical to those that power passenger vehicles.
Instead of using petrol, they run on compressed oxygen.
Statistics
- According to FormulaMoney, the design, development, and construction of chassis and engines can cost teams as much as $255 million annually. (businessinsider.com)
- This change may give an improvement of up to 29% fuel efficiency. (en.wikipedia.org)
- According to AutoSport, IndyCar's top speeds are 380km/h or 236 mph. (motorbiscuit.com)
- According to thepostgame.com, “The Daytona 500 is one of four ‘restrictor plate' races on NASCAR's calendar, given both safety and competitive concerns for the long track and its famous 31-degree banking in its four corners.” (defensivedriving.com)
- In 2013 Ferrari had an estimated team budget of $470 million, while elite IndyCar teams have an estimated annual budget of $15 million, according to FormulaMoney. (businessinsider.com)
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How To
How to get started in motorsports
Learning how to drive is the first thing you should do. Once you have learned how to drive, you are ready for racing. You must be part of a team if you wish to race professionally. To be successful in this profession, you will need to demonstrate that you can communicate well with others as well as your understanding of how to win races. You also need to be willing put yourself at risk and take responsibility for your safety. You should also study the sport well and be able to master every aspect of driving.