Event Recap: 2019 NASCAR Truck Series Statistics After Race 1 at Daytona (February 15, 2019)

Event statistics following the season-opening race of the 2019 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series race, the Nextera Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Despite running low on fuel, Austin Hill picked up his first career series victory in a race that went into two overtime periods. Hill – who led a race-high 39 laps – held off Grant Enfinger by about three tenths of a second. Ross Chastain finished third, with Spencer Boyd fourth and Matt Crafton fifth. Only nine trucks finished the race, the fewest in a race in series history.

Pat Flaherty Career Statistics (January 6, 2019)

George Francis “Pat” Flaherty, the 1956 Indianapolis 500 winner, was born on this day in 1926 in Glendale, California. Flaherty made only 18 IndyCar starts in his career, winning three races. His 1956 Indy 500 win was the first IndyCar race to be sanctioned by USAC, and he backed that victory up the following race at The Milwaukee Mile.

Here’s a quick summary of his career.

Most Wins in Major Races (January 5, 2019)

Russian-born Vladimir Chagin celebrates his 49th birthday today, the day before the 41st edition of the Dakar Rally begins. Happy birthday, Vladimir!

Chagin, known as “The Tsar of Dakar,” owns the record for most victories in the Dakar Rally in the truck category, with seven. Here is a list of major races and the drivers that have won that race the most.

Dakar Rally: All-Time Overall, Stage Winners (January 4, 2019)

The 41st edition of the Dakar Rally begins Sunday, January 6, in Lima, Peru. A total of 343 entries is scheduled to compete across five categories.

Here are the top 10 drivers in overall victories and stage victories.

Michael Schumacher - 50 Formula 1 Facts, Figures and Statistics (January 3, 2019)

Michael Schumacher – Formula 1 Statistics

Seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher was born on this day in 1969 in Hürth, Germany. He turns 50. We send out our best thoughts to him and his family.

Statistically-speaking, one can make an argument that Schumacher is the greatest driver in the history of F1. Most records for victories, pole positions, podiums – whether it be single season or career – and championships, belong to Schumi.

There are so many statistics related to Schumacher’s career that it would be difficult to list every single one. So, with this being Schumacher’s 50th birthday, here are 50 facts, figures, and statistics – most of them F1 records – related to his stellar Formula 1 career.

Happy Birthday, Robby Gordon (January 2, 2019)

Robby Gordon celebrates his 50th birthday today. Happy birthday Robby!

The California-born driver has had quite the career, both from a driving and management standpoint. Gordon earned class victories in America’s twice-around-the-clock Rolex 24 At Daytona; bested open-wheel fields in the mid and late 1990s (and came within a lap of winning the Indianapolis 500); triumphed during a long stock car career (where he raced and co-owned a team); and still shines in a series he founded (super trucks). Needless to say, Gordon has competed in a number of different racing disciplines and been successful in all of them.

South African Grand Prix Statistics (January 1, 2019)

Welcome back to another year of the Motor Racing Statistics blog. The 2018 version of this website ended prematurely but the goal again in 2019 will be to have at least one blog every day, 365 days of the year. The emphasis may be less on race results but that has yet to be determined.

Event Recap: 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Statistics from Las Vegas (September 16, 2018)

Event statistics following the 27th race of the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season, the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada. The race also marked the opening round of the 10-race playoffs.

Brad Keselowski won his third consecutive race, the first time in his career he’s won three straight Cup Series races, besting Kyle Larson by 1.276 seconds as the top seven finishers were all playoff contenders. For Keselowski, two of his victories during the three-race winning streak came from the 13th starting position. Martin Truex Jr. was third, Joey Logano fourth, Ryan Blaney fifth, Aric Almirola sixth and Kyle Busch. Kevin Harvick, who entered the race second in the standings, fell to fourth in the standings after an accident that also involved polesitter and fellow Chase contender Erik Jones.

Season Series Stats Update: 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series, Following Race 17 (September 16, 2018)

Season statistics following the 17th and final race of the 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series season September 16 at Sonoma Raceway in California.

Event Recap: 2018 IndyCar Series Statistics from Sonoma (September 16, 2018)

Event statistics following the 17th race of the 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series season, the Grand Prix of Sonoma at Sonoma Raceway in California.

Ryan Hunter-Reay finished right where he started, taking his second victory of the season after earning his first pole position in more than four seasons. With the exception of pit stops, Hunter-Reay led the entire way and was rarely challenged, defeating Scott Dixon by 2.7573 seconds. Dixon, meanwhile, earned his fifth championship, which is now second only to seven-time titlist A.J. Foyt. Indianapolis 500 winner Will Power finished third, with teammate Simon Pagenaud taking fourth and Marco Andretti landing fifth.

Season Series Stats Update: 2018 Formula 1 World Championship, Following Race 15 (September 16, 2018)

Season statistics following the 15th race of the 2018 Formula 1 World Championship season September 16 at Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore.

Event Recap: 2018 Formula 1 World Championship from Singapore Grand Prix (September 16, 2018)

Event statistics following the 15th race of the 2018 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season, the Singapore Grand Prix (formally known as the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand) at the 23-turn, 5.063-kilometer (3.146-mile) Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore.

Lewis Hamilton won for the 44th time from the pole position and 69th all-time, holding off Max Verstappen at the start and during a midrace challenge to further his points advantage with six races remaining. Verstappen claimed second, while Hamilton’s closest competitor in the points, fellow four-time F1 titlist Sebastian Vettel, rounded out the podium.

Season Series Stats Update: 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, Following Race 26 (September 11, 2018)

Season statistics following the 26th race of the 2018 NASCAR Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season September 10 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.

Event Recap: 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Statistics from Indianapolis (September 10, 2018)

Event statistics following the 26th race of the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season, the Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. The race also marked the final event of the regular season, as drivers solidified their positions for the opening race of the playoffs.

Brad Keselowski collected his second consecutive victory and first at IMS, using fuel strategy to catapult toward the front late in the event. He overtook Denny Hamlin with two laps remaining to give team owner Roger Penske a sweep of the top races at Indianapolis, as Will Power won the Indianapolis 500 in May. Erik Jones finished second, with Hamlin third, Kevin Harvick fourth and Clint Bowyer fifth.

Season Series Stats Update: 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, Following Race 25 (September 3, 2018)

Season statistics following the 25th race of the 2018 NASCAR Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season September 2 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina.