The racing weekend that was - wk 20

NASCAR's All-Star Race:

All-Star pre-race activities

The famed series of short sprint races which help make up the field for the legendary Coca-Cola 600 was won by Jamie McMurray. Kyle Busch won the first (out of five) segment quickly passing pole sitter Carl Edwards, but was side lined in the second segment. The following 2 segments was won by Casey Khane but in the 4th race he hit an oil spill and was sent into the wall. He would rejoin the race after a lengthy garage stop.

It was a night of great racing with loads of action, rubbing of walls, pushing and shoving, since all the drivers had to go all out from the fall of the green flag. For more on the big race this Sunday, click here. On a side note, Dogecoin-sponsored Josh Wise got voted into this Sunday's big race over heavy favourite Danica Patrick.


MotoGP at Le Mans:
The Spanish sensation Marc Marquez became the youngest ever rider to win five consecutive races in the class, surpassing Mike Hailwood. The last time this happened was back in 2008 with Vale and though he finished third this time, it was his 150th premier class podium finish, a remarkable feat.


Rossi, Marquez and Pedrosa on the podium

Though Marquez had a bad start due to an early mistake, he managed to slowly make his way up the ladder and even though Vale held the lead for 16 laps, he knew he could not match the speed of the Honda's nor the sheer vitality of youth. It was a great race.

Results:
1. Marc Marquez, Honda
2. Dani Pedrosa, Honda
3. Valentino Rossi, Yamaha

 

 

Nitro Jam at Rockingham:

With the return of IHRA to Rockingham, considered by most its backyard, many had nostalgic feelings while others just wanted to set new world records or make stunning upsets and showdowns. Though I had wanted to follow it through live feed I was not able to. Fore more information on the race, click here. The results are listed below:

 

Nitro Funny Car: Jason Rupert, '69 Camaro, 5.684 def. Peter Gallen, '14 Camaro, 5.737 seconds. / Pro Stock: Brad Waddle, '13 Mustang, 6.412, def. Kevin Bealko, '14 Camaro, 6.44 seconds / Nitro Harley: Mike Scott, '14 American, 6.449 def. Randal Andras, '12 Harley 6.767 seconds / Top Sportsman: Mike Koontz, '00 S10 def. Rick Whaley, '90 Camaro, 4.862 seconds. / Top Dragster: Jeffrey Dobbins II (pictured on the right), 4.80 def. Jack Trussel (foul). / Jet Dragster: Marisha Falk, 5.703, def. Dawn Perdue, 5.765 seconds. / Super Stock: Jim Reynolds, '60 Corvette, 10.498, def. Anthony Walton, '68 Camaro, foul. / Quick Rod: Dale Harrison, dragster, 5.728 def. Darrel Collins, dragster 5.714.

More updates coming soon.

 

Source: Nascar.com, MotoGP.com (FIM), IHRA