All articles tagged with #street course
Shane van Gisbergen earned the pole for NASCAR Cup San Diego on the all-new 3.4-mile street course at Naval Base Coronado, edging Carson Hocevar in a razor-thin margin as Ryan Blaney, Zane Smith and Todd Gilliland completed the top five. Kevin Magnussen qualified 21st for his Cup debut, while championship leader Tyler Reddick spun but still started 17th, with several big-name drivers further back in the field.
Layne Riggs won the inaugural Navy 250 at Naval Base Coronado in overtime, seizing the lead after Tyler Reif short-cut the final chicane. Reif finished 19th following a 30-second penalty; Daniel Hemric charged to second with Kaz Grala third as the overtime skirmish unfolded. The victory gives Riggs his fourth win of the season and ninth of his career, and extends his Truck Series points lead to 65 over Kaden Honeycutt with five races remaining.
Rain shortened the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut on the St. Petersburg street course, with starting lineup for the OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 set by the rulebook and Connor Mosack on pole. Dario Franchitti, James Hinchcliffe and Colin Braun join the field as guests, while Jimmie Johnson mentors Franchitti for his NASCAR return on the street course.
NASCAR is set to make history by holding its first-ever street course race in the Loop Community of Chicago. The race will feature NASCAR Next Gen machines navigating through the city streets, including Michigan Avenue and Lake Shore Drive. While some drivers have expressed concerns about the course's raciness and the impact on the city, others are excited about the opportunity to try something different. NASCAR has been embracing change in recent years, introducing various new ideas and venues to attract fans and create excitement. The Chicago street course is just one example of NASCAR's willingness to take risks and explore innovative racing concepts.
NASCAR drivers and fans are eagerly anticipating the first-ever street course race in the NASCAR Cup Series, with the event being seen as a refreshing change from the traditional schedule. While some drivers are excited about the new experience and the opportunity to attract new fans, others are more cautious and expect a challenging and survival-focused race. The course in Chicago offers a mix of wide and narrow areas, surrounded by concrete barriers, adding to the excitement and uncertainty of the event. Overall, the consensus is that the race will be an adventure and a significant moment in NASCAR's history.
NASCAR is building its first street course in Chicago's Grant Park for the inaugural July Fourth weekend event. The construction of temporary grandstands, concrete barriers, and fencing is underway, and the roads will remain open until the eve of the race. The Grant Park 220, a televised Cup Series race, will feature a 12-turn, 2.2-mile course, with NASCAR drivers navigating closed-off streets lined with temporary fences, grandstands, and hospitality suites. The Chicago Street Race is expected to draw 100,000 attendees during July Fourth weekend, a potential tourism boon for the city.
Alex Palou won his first street course pole of his career for the Detroit Grand Prix, but used his media center podium to express the paddock's collective frustrations with the conditions and layout of the series' return to the downtown streets of Detroit. Palou agreed with most drivers that the track is too tight and too short for Indy cars, with too much traffic and bumps. Despite this, Team Penske's Scott McLaughlin spoke out against hasty "conclusions" and "noise" from other drivers, saying the track is a blast to race on and will get better from here.
The NTT IndyCar Series is set to race on the streets of downtown Detroit on a course that is reminiscent of the old Formula One and CART race course that was used from 1982 to 1991. The track is unique due to its bumps and the only split pit lane in the series. The Penske Corp. is the promoter of this race, and they did a lot of good at Belle Isle, including saving the Scott Fountain, modernizing the Belle Isle Casino, and basically cleaning up the park for Detroit citizens to enjoy.