What happened in the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series?
The 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series was the 68th season of professional stock car racing in the United States and the 45th modern-era Cup series season. The season began at Daytona International Speedway with the Sprint Unlimited, the Can-Am Duel and the Daytona 500. The season ended with the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Who won the NASCAR race at Homestead?
On the restart, Logano got up to third and the caution came out for Ricky Stenhouse Jr. In an overtime finish, Johnson took the lead from Larson and won the race for his first career victory at Homestead and his seventh Sprint Cup series championship, tying Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty for most championships all-time.
Who is the new title sponsor for NASCAR’s top series?
^ “Monster Energy replaces Sprint as title sponsor for NASCAR’s top series”. USA Today. December 1, 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2016. ^ Pockrass, Bob (August 22, 2015).
Did NASCAR change the lug nut rule after Tony Stewart’s comments?
“NASCAR changes lug nut rule after Tony Stewart comments”. USA Today. Charlotte, North Carolina: Gannett Company. Retrieved August 23, 2016. ^ Bruce, Kenny (July 28, 2016).
Who finished third in the 2016 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship?
Justin Allgaier finished third in the championship. Erik Jones finished fourth in the championship. The 2016 NASCAR Xfinity Series was the 35th season of the Xfinity Series, a stock car racing series sanctioned by the NASCAR in the United States.
What channel is the NASCAR race on in 2016?
2016 marked the second year of NASCAR’s broadcast deal with Fox and NBC. The first 16 events were broadcast on either Fox or FS1, and the final 20 events were shared between NBC and NBCSN. However, the Cheez-It 355 at Watkins Glen International was aired on USA Network due to NBC’s coverage of the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Where did the 2017 NASCAR season start and end?
The season began at Daytona International Speedway with the Sprint Unlimited, the Can-Am Duel and the Daytona 500. The season ended with the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Who led the most laps in a NASCAR race?
Truex won the race to set the record for most laps led in a race at Charlotte and most miles led in a NASCAR race by leading for 588 miles. Truex was followed across the finish line by Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson, Denny Hamlin, and Brad Keselowski. Brad Keselowski won the pole for the race.
Did Truex Jr win the Southern 500?
^ Pistone, Pete (September 4, 2016). “Truex Jr. Wins Southern 500”. MRN.com. Motor Racing Network. Archived from the original on September 13, 2016. Retrieved September 5, 2016. ^ Pistone, Pete (September 10, 2016).
Does NASCAR change inspection schedules based on teams’feedback?
“NASCAR changes inspection schedules based on teams’ feedback”. nascartalk.nbcsports.com. Charlotte, North Carolina: NBC Sports. Retrieved February 28, 2016. ^ Gluck, Jeff (April 25, 2016). “NASCAR changes lug nut rule after Tony Stewart comments”.
Who won the NASCAR race at Martinsville?
Kyle Busch led the most laps and went on to win the race, his first career win at Martinsville and completing the weekend sweep as he won the Camping World Truck Series race the day before. Kyle Busch was followed by A. J. Allmendinger, Kyle Larson, Austin Dillon, and Brad Keselowski.
What number is Greg Biffle on the 2016 NASCAR schedule?
“No. 88 driver schedule”. NASCAR.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016. ^ Bonkowski, Jerry. “Greg Biffle to be paired with veteran crew chief Brian Pattie in 2016”. nascartalk.nbcsports.com. NBC Sports. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
When is the Daytona 500 2016 on TSN?
^ “Start Your Engines! TSN Confirms 2016 NASCAR Broadcast Schedule, Headlined by the Iconic DAYTONA 500 this Sunday, February 21 at Noon” (Press release). Toronto: Bell Media. February 19, 2016.
Who made it to the NASCAR championship race?
With their wins Logano, Johnson, and Edwards made it to the championship race while Kyle Busch made it in on points. Kevin Harvick, Denny Hamlin, Kenseth, and Kurt Busch were eliminated.
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