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.
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.
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.
What happens to the Charter of a NASCAR race team?
If a Charter team finishes in the bottom three of the owner standings among all 36 Charter teams for three consecutive years, NASCAR has a right to force the sale of the charter. NASCAR also reduced the size of the Cup field from 43 to 40 cars. Teams may sell their Charters on the open market before each season.
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.
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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7ZzQyuRrRg
Who won the NASCAR race at Darlington?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. led the most laps and won the first duel race. The second duel race was won by Kyle Busch ahead of a last-lap crash that involved multiple drivers including Jimmie Johnson, Martin Truex Jr., and polesitter Kenseth.
How many tracks are in the NASCAR Cup Series?
The NASCAR Cup Series currently races on 24 different tracks, with the Charlotte Roval and Charlotte Motor Speedway oval officially counting as two separate tracks. Additionally, the NASCAR Xfinity Series races adds three tracks not on the Cup Series schedule, with the Gander Trucks adding on an additional three.
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 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).
Will the Olympic Games force NASCAR coverage off NBC?
Retrieved December 23, 2015. ^ Spencer, Lee (January 26, 2016). “Olympics will force some NASCAR coverage off NBC/NBC Sports”. Motorsport.com. Motorsport Network, LLC.
What date is the Daytona 500 2016?
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. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
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 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.