86 Stats in 86 Days Until 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans – Day 40, Age Ranges of Overall Polesitters (April 30, 2018)

The 86th annual 24 Hours of Le Mans is 47 days away! This is the 40th day of the 86 Stats in 86 Days Until the 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans blog.

Each day from now until the Friday before the 24 Hours of Le Mans, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a look at the age ranges of the overall polesitters since qualifying for the race began in 1963. Drivers between the ages of 30 and 34 have had the most success in qualifying, taking the pole position 22 times.

102 Stats in 102 Days Until 102nd Indy 500 – Day 76, Fastest Race Lap, By Engine (April 30, 2018)

The 102nd Indianapolis 500 is 27 days away! This is the 76th day of the 102 Stats in 102 Days Until the 102nd Indy 500.

Each day from now until the Saturday before the Indianapolis 500, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some of well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a look at the fastest race laps by engine. Fast laps have been counted as an official statistic since the 1951 Indianapolis 500.

WRC Event/Statistical Recap: Rally Argentina, 2018 Season Thru Round 5 (April 30, 2018)

The 46th season of the World Rally Championship continued April 26-29 with the fifth round of competition, the 38th annual Rally Argentina.

The 18-stage, 358.25-kilometer (222.61 miles), based in Villa Carlos Paz, was won by Ott Tanak of Estonia, who earned his first victory of the season with co-driver Martin Jarveoja in the No. 8 Toyota Yaris WRC. Tanak won 10 stages to outlast Hyundai pilot Thierry Neuville of Belgium by 37.7 seconds, leading from the fifth stage on. Neuville’s teammate, Dani Sordo of Spain, finished third.

Here are some statistics related to the Rally Argentina as well as the 2018 season after five rounds.

2018 ARCA Racing Series Statistics: Following Race 4 (April 27, 2018)

Season statistics following the fourth race of the 2018 ARCA Racing Series season Friday, April 27, at Talladega Superspeedway.

Event Recap: 2018 ARCA Statistics from Talladega (April 27, 2018)

Event statistics following the fourth race of the 2018 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season, the General Tire 200 on Friday, April 27, at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama.

Zane Smith recorded his series-leading second victory of the season, besting rookie Joseph Graf Jr. in a photo finish (computers showed 0.0029 seconds) that marked the closest race finish in ARCA history. Third was Michael Self, followed by Sheldon Creed and Josh Williams.

102 Stats in 102 Days Until 102nd Indy 500 – Day 75, Fastest Race Lap, By Nationality (April 29, 2018)

The 102nd Indianapolis 500 is 28 days away! This is the 75th day of the 102 Stats in 102 Days Until the 102nd Indy 500 blog.

Each day from now until the Saturday before the Indianapolis 500, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a look at the fastest race laps by driver nationality. Fast laps have been counted as a statistic since the 1951 Indianapolis 500.

86 Stats in 86 Days Until 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans – Day 39, Overall Pole Positions By Qualifications, By Nationality (April 29, 2018)

The 86th annual 24 Hours of Le Mans is 48 days away! This is the 39th day of the 86 Stats in 86 Days Until the 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans blog.

Each day from now until the Friday before the 24 Hours of Le Mans, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a look at the driver nationalities represented with a pole position since qualifying for the race began in 1963. Drivers from 11 countries have earned the pole during qualifying, with French drivers giving the home country 20 poles, more than twice as many as the United Kingdom.

Season Series Stats Update: 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, Following Race 10 (April 29, 2018)

Season statistics following the 10th race of the 2018 NASCAR Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season April 29 at Talladega Superspeedway.

Event Recap: 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Statistics from Talladega (April 29, 2018)

Event statistics following the 10th race of the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season, the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama.

Joey Logano scored his first victory of the season in the 188-lap race, leading a race-high 70 laps, including the final 42 in his No. 22 Ford. Trailing by 0.127 seconds was Kurt Busch, with Chase Elliott, Kevin Harvick and defending race winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. rounding out the top five.

Season Series Stats Update: 2018 Formula 1 World Championship, Following Race 4 (April 29, 2018)

Season statistics following the fourth race of the 2018 Formula 1 World Championship season April 29 at the Baku City Circuit in Azerbaijan.

Event Recap: 2018 Formula 1 World Championship from Azerbaijan Grand Prix (April 29, 2018)

Event statistics following the fourth race of the 2018 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the 20-turn, 6.003-kilometer Baku City Circuit.

Lewis Hamilton inherited the race lead with three laps remaining after teammate Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas ran over a piece of debris and suffered a puncture, and led the rest of the way for his 63rd career Formula 1 victory and the first of the 2018 season. Kimi Raikkonen finished second, with Sergio Perez taking his first podium since 2016.

2018 World of Outlaws Statistics – Following Race 14 (April 28, 2018)

Season statistics following the 14th race of the 2018 World of Outlaws season, April 28, at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas.

2018 World of Outlaws Statistics – Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Night #2 (April 28, 2018)

Event statistics following the 14th race of the 2018 World of Outlaws season, the 30-lap Texas Outlaw Nationals feature Saturday, April 28, at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas. 

Donny Schatz earned his series-leading fifth A-Main feature of the 2018 season, leading the final five laps after taking the lead from early leader and polesitter Brad Sweet. Shane Stewart, Logan Schuchart and Jason Johnson rounded out the top five.

102 Stats in 102 Days Until 102nd Indy 500 – Day 74, Youngest Polesitters (April 28, 2018)

The 102nd Indianapolis 500 is 29 days away! This is the 74th day of the 102 Stats in 102 Days Until the 102nd Indy 500 blog.

Each day from now until the Saturday before the Indianapolis 500, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a look at the top 10 youngest drivers to serve as the polesitter for the Indianapolis 500. Rex Mays holds the top two spots, having won the pole as a 22-year-old in 1935, and again a year later at 23.

86 Stats in 86 Days Until 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans – Day 38, Fastest Race Laps By Driver Nationality (April 28, 2018)

The 86th annual 24 Hours of Le Mans is 49 days away! This is the 38th day of the 86 Stats in 86 Days Until the 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans blog.

Each day from now until the Friday before the 24 Hours of Le Mans, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a list of the driver nationalities that have set the fastest lap of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, since the first race in 1923. Fourteen countries are represented, with France leading overall with 25 fastest race laps.

Season Series Stats Update: 2017-18 FIA Formula E, Following Race 8 (April 28, 2018)

Season statistics following the eighth race of the 2017-18 FIA Formula E season April 28 at Circuit de Invalides in Paris, France.

Event Recap: 2017-18 Formula E Paris ePrix Statistics (April 28)

Event statistics following the eighth round of the 2017-18 FIA Formula E season, the Qatar Airways Paris ePrix on the temporary, 1.93-kilometer (1.199-mile) Circuit des Invalides on the streets of Paris, France.

Frenchman Jean-Eric Vergne, in his home race, dominated the streets of Paris from the pole position for his series-leading third victory, leading 46 of 49 laps to extend his points lead. Lucas di Grassi finished nearly five seconds behind, with Sam Bird rounding out the podium.

It was also the sixth race of the 2018 calendar year (first two rounds in Hong Kong were held at the end of 2017).

Season Series Stats Update: 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series, Following Race 9 (April 28, 2018)

Season statistics following the ninth race of the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season April 28 at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama.

Event Recap: 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series Statistics from Talladega (April 28, 2018)

Event statistics following the ninth race of the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, the Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama.

Spencer Gallagher earned his first career Xfinity Series victory in overtime, taking the lead on the final lap and holding off Brandon Jones by 0.152 seconds to become the ninth driver in as many races to win this season. Behind were Justin Allgaier, Noah Gragson, Elliott Sadler, Ryan Sieg and John Hunter Nemechek.

Each of the top seven drivers at the finish – including Gallagher – were seeking their first victory of the season coming into the race, and five of those drivers were seeking their first series victory.

Event Preview: Formula 1 at Round 4, Azerbaijan Grand Prix (April 28, 2018)

The 2018 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season continues this weekend with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the 6.003-kilometer (3.730-mile) Baku City Circuit. Twenty cars are entered, including one for defending race winner Daniel Ricciardo.

Here’s a look at some interesting statistics and tidbits heading into race day.

Event Preview: NASCAR Xfinity Series in Talladega (April 27, 2018)

The NASCAR Xfinity Series continues action this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, with the ninth race of the 2018 season, the Sparks Energy 300.

Here’s a quick look at some interesting statistics and tidbits heading into the race.

2018 World of Outlaws Statistics – Following Race 13 (April 27, 2018)

Season statistics following the 13th race of the 2018 World of Outlaws season, April 27, at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas.

2018 World of Outlaws Statistics – Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Night #1 (April 27, 2018)

Event statistics following the 13th race of the 2018 World of Outlaws season, the 25-lap Texas Outlaw Nationals feature Friday, April 27, at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas. 

Daryn Pittman scored his third victory in the last four A-Main features, leading all 25 laps to beat Logan Schuchart by a half second. Jason Johnson, Donny Schatz and Brad Sweet rounded out the top five.

Event Preview: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series in Talladega (April 27, 2018)

The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series head to Alabama this weekend to compete at Talladega Superspeedway. The ninth race of the Xfinity Series season is scheduled for Saturday, April 28, with the 10th race of the Cup Series season Sunday, April 29.

Here’s a quick look at some interesting statistics and numbers ahead of the Cup Series race.

2018 World of Outlaws Statistics – Following Race 12 (April 27, 2018)

Season statistics following the 12th race of the 2018 World of Outlaws season, April 26, at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas.

2018 World of Outlaws Statistics – Cotton Bowl Speedway (April 27, 2018)

Event statistics following the 12th race of the 2018 World of Outlaws season, the 35-lap feature Thursday, April 26, at Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas. The race was postponed twice, from its original date in February and make-up date on Wednesday, April 25.

David Gravel led all 35 laps from the pole for his first victory of the 2018, and became the second driver this season to lead from green to checkered flag. Gravel made it a clean sweep, as he also set the fastest qualifying time and won his heat race. Brad Sweet was second, with Jason Johnson, Cory Eliason and Daryn Pittman completing the top five.

102 Stats in 102 Days Until 102nd Indy 500 – Day 73, Oldest Polesitters (April 27, 2018)

The 102nd Indianapolis 500 is 30 days away! This is the 73rd day of the 102 Stats in 102 Days Until the 102nd Indy 500 blog.

Each day from now until the Saturday before the Indianapolis 500, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a look at the top 10 oldest drivers to serve as the polesitter for the Indianapolis 500. At 49 years old, Cliff Bergere was the 1946 polesitter, the oldest ever, and the first time a driver in their 40s had ever led the field to the green flag at Indianapolis. He broke the record set by Earl Cooper in 1926; Cooper was 39 years old. Arie Luyendyk is on the list three times.

86 Stats in 86 Days Until 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans – Day 37, Fastest Race Laps By Driver (April 27, 2018)

The 86th annual 24 Hours of Le Mans is 50 days away! This is the 37th day of the 86 Stats in 86 Days Until the 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans blog.

Each day from now until the Friday before the 24 Hours of Le Mans, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a list of the drivers who set the fastest lap of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, since the first race in 1923. Sixty-four driver have set the fastest race lap (two drivers set the fastest lap in the same race), with Jacky Ickx having set the fastest race lap five times (though only one of them came in his five victories).

102 Stats in 102 Days Until 102nd Indy 500 – Day 72, Most Laps Led, By Country (April 26, 2018)

The 102nd Indianapolis 500 is 31 days away! This is the 72nd day of the 102 Stats in 102 Days Until the 102nd Indy 500 blog.

Each day from now until the Saturday before the Indianapolis 500, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a list of the countries with drivers that led at least one lap, and the number of total laps led by drivers from those countries. Of the 19,773 laps completed in 101 Indianapolis 500s, 15,271 laps (or 77 percent) have been led by drivers from the United States.

86 Stats in 86 Days Until 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans – Day 36, Races Part of Overall Championship (April 26, 2018)

The 86th annual 24 Hours of Le Mans is 51 days away! This is the 36th day of the 86 Stats in 86 Days Until the 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans blog.

Each day from now until the Friday before the 24 Hours of Le Mans, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

In more than half of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the race has been held as a non-championship event (to be exact, 46 of 85 times). However, it has also been an integral part of an overall title, having awarded points as part of 39 championship seasons, spread across eight different series.

WRC Event Preview: 2018 Rally Argentina (April 26, 2018)

The fifth round of the 2018 World Rally Championship is this weekend, with the 38th annual YPF Rally Argentina in South America. The 18-stage event began Thursday, April 26, with Jari-Matti Latvala winning the 1.9-kilometer shakedown in Villa Carlos Paz.

Special stages get underway Friday, April 27, with eight special stages. Seven stages are scheduled for Saturday, April 28, and the final three stages on Sunday, April 29. Overall, the total distance for the event is scheduled for 360.61 kilometers (224.07 miles), on a gravel surface, with an overall distance, including transport, of 1,383.62 kilometers (859.74 miles)

The rally base is at Villa Carlos Paz. The defending race winner is Thierry Neuville with co-driver Nicolas Gilsoul. Here are some statistics related to Rally Argentina as well as the 2018 season.

86 Stats in 86 Days Until 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans – Day 35, Overall Pole Positions By Qualifications, By Driver (April 25, 2018)

The 86th annual 24 Hours of Le Mans is 52 days away! This is the 35th day of the 86 Stats in 86 Days Until the 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans blog.

Each day from now until the Friday before the 24 Hours of Le Mans, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a look at the drivers who have claimed overall pole positions since qualifying for the race began in 1963.

102 Stats in 102 Days Until 102nd Indy 500 – Day 71, Most Drivers to Lead Race, By Country (April 25, 2018)

The 102nd Indianapolis 500 is 32 days away! This is the 71st day of the 102 Stats in 102 Days Until the 102nd Indy 500 blog.

Each day from now until the Saturday before the Indianapolis 500, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a list of the countries that have had drivers lead the Indianapolis 500, and the number of drivers per country to lead the race. The United States overwhelming has the most drivers to lead the race, with nearly 75 percent of leaders all-time from the United States.

Motor Racing Statistics – By The Numbers (April 24, 2018)

The latest edition of the all-encompassing Motor Racing Statistics “By The Numbers” blog, which looks at numbers throughout many forms of motorsports. This blog runs on Tuesdays through the year.

86 Stats in 86 Days Until 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans – Day 34, Fastest Laps By Manufacturer Nationality (April 24, 2018)

The 86th annual 24 Hours of Le Mans is 53 days away! This is the 34th day of the 86 Stats in 86 Days Until the 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans blog.

Each day from now until the Friday before the 24 Hours of Le Mans, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a look at the countries whose manufacturers claimed the fastest race laps. Germany, with three manufacturers, sits atop the list of six countries with 28 fastest race laps.

102 Stats in 102 Days Until 102nd Indy 500 – Day 70, Most Laps Led By Driver, By Country (April 24, 2018)

The 102nd Indianapolis 500 is 33 days away! This is the 70th day of the 102 Stats in 102 Days Until the 102nd Indy 500 blog.

Each day from now until the Saturday before the Indianapolis 500, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a list of the drivers with the most laps led from each country. Drivers from 19 countries have led at least one lap in the Indianapolis 500.

2018 ARCA Racing Series Statistics – Following Race 3 (April 22, 2018)

Season statistics following the third race of the 2018 ARCA Racing Series season at Salem Speedway in Indiana.

Event Recap: 2018 ARCA Statistics from Salem (April 22, 2018)

Event statistics following the third race of the 2018 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season, the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA 200 on Sunday, April 22, at Salem Speedway in Indiana.

Christian Eckes earned his first career ARCA victory, holding off Chandler Smith, who crashed in Turn 1 on the final lap. Zane Smith finished second, 1.650 seconds behind Eckes.

2018 World of Outlaws Statistics – Following Race 11 (April 21, 2018)

Season statistics following the 11th race of the 2018 World of Outlaws season, April 21, at Federated Auto Parts Raceway in Pevely, Missouri.

2018 World of Outlaws Statistics – Federated Auto Parts Raceway (April 21, 2018)

Event statistics following the 11th race of the 2018 World of Outlaws season, the 40-lap feature at Federated Auto Parts Raceway in Pevely, Missouri.

Daryn Pittman won his second consecutive race, holding off Donny Schatz by the narrowest margin of victory of the season, 0.355 seconds. Sheldon Haudenschild came home third, followed by David Gravel and Brad Sweet.

102 Stats in 102 Days Until 102nd Indy 500 – Day 69, Rookies of the Year, By Nationality (April 23, 2018)

The 102nd Indianapolis 500 is 34 days away! This is the 69th day of the 102 Stats in 102 Days Until the 102nd Indy 500 blog.

Each day from now until the Saturday before the Indianapolis 500, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a look at the Indianapolis 500 Rookies of the Year, by country/nationality. The Rookie of the Year honors was first awarded in 1952, and has been awarded to 71 drivers over 66 years (co-winners in five races, most recently in 2002).

86 Stats in 86 Days Until 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans – Day 33, Most U.S. Drivers Per Race (April 23, 2018)

The 86th annual 24 Hours of Le Mans is 54 days away! This is the 33rd day of the 86 Stats in 86 Days Until the 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans blog.

Each day from now until the Friday before the 24 Hours of Le Mans, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a look at the number of drivers from the United States that have competed in the most 24 Hours of Le Mans (top 10 races). A record 35 drivers from the U.S. competed in the 1982 race.

Season Series Stats Update: 2018 Supercars Championship, Following Race 10 (April 22, 2018)

Season statistics following the 10th race of the 2018 Supercars Championship season April 22 at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Phillip Island, Victoria.

Event Recap: 2018 Supercars Championship from WD-40 Phillip Island 500, Race #2 (April 22, 2018)

Event statistics following the 10th race of the 2018 Supercars Championship season, Race #2 of the WD-40 Phillip Island 500 at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Phillip Island, Victoria.

Scott McLaughlin earned his Supercars Championship season-leading third victory, leading a race-high 28 of 57 laps to sweep the weekend. David Reynolds finished second, less than a half second behind, with Rick Kelly earning his second podium of the weekend with a third-place effort.

Season Series Stats Update: 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series, Following Race 4 (April 23, 2018)

Season statistics following the fourth race of the 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series season April 22-23 at Barber Motorsports Park.

Event Recap: 2018 IndyCar Series Statistics from Barber (April 23, 2018)

Event statistics following the fourth race of the 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series season, the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.

Josef Newgarden dominated the rain-filled, two-day race, leading 73 laps for his second straight victory at Barber and third career at the track. Ryan Hunter-Reay finished second, followed by James Hinchcliffe in third.

Season Series Stats Update: 2018 Supercars Championship, Following Race 9 (April 21, 2018)

Season statistics following the ninth race of the 2018 Supercars Championship season April 21 at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Phillip Island, Victoria.

Event Recap: 2018 Supercars Championship from WD-40 Phillip Island 500, Race #1 (April 21, 2018)

Event statistics following the ninth race of the 2018 Supercars Championship season, Race #1 of the WD-40 Phillip Island 500 at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Phillip Island, Victoria.

Scott McLaughlin claimed his second victory of the season, leading 17 laps to beat Rick Kelly by 2.404 seconds and pick up the points lead in the process. Shane van Gisbergen was third.

86 Stats in 86 Days Until 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans – Day 32, Birth Years By Winning Drivers (April 22, 2018)

The 86th annual 24 Hours of Le Mans is 55 days away! This is the 32nd day of the 86 Stats in 86 Days Until the 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans blog.

Each day from now until the Friday before the 24 Hours of Le Mans, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a look at birth years by overall winning drivers. Three drivers are not included on this list: Rene Leonard, Andre Rossignol and Robert Bloch. Two years – 1961 and 1966 – produced the most different winners, with five each. A total of 70 different years, ranging from 1884 to 1990, have produced at least one race winner.

102 Stats in 102 Days Until 102nd Indy 500 – Day 68, Most Starts By Birth Country/Nationality (April 22, 2018)

The 102nd Indianapolis 500 is 35 days away! This is the 68th day of the 102 Stats in 102 Days Until the 102nd Indy 500 blog.

Each day from now until the Saturday before the Indianapolis 500, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a look at the most Indianapolis 500 starts by birth country/nationality. Several drivers are of other or dual nationalities, so take a look at the Notes of Interest for clarification.

Event Preview: IndyCar Series in Barber (April 22, 2018)

The 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series season continues this weekend with the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at the 2.3-mile, 17-turn Barber Motorsports Park, permanent road course located in Birmingham, Alabama.

Here’s a quick look at some interesting statistics and tidbits regarding the race.

Season Series Stats Update: 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, Following Race 9 (April 21, 2018)

Season statistics following the ninth race of the 2018 NASCAR Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season April 21 at Richmond International Raceway.

Event Recap: 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Statistics from Richmond (April 21, 2018)

Event statistics following the ninth race of the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season, the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway in Virginia.

Kyle Busch recorded his third consecutive victory, becoming the second driver in nine races this season with a three-race winning streak. It marked the first time since 2015 that two drivers had three-race winning streaks in the same season. Busch outpaced Chase Elliott by 0.511 seconds for his 46th career Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series victory.

86 Stats in 86 Days Until 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans – Day 31, Victories By Car Number (April 21, 2018)

The 86th annual 24 Hours of Le Mans is 56 days away! This is the 31st day of the 86 Stats in 86 Days Until the 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans blog.

Each day from now until the Friday before the 24 Hours of Le Mans, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a look at overall victories by car number. A total of 28 car numbers have posted an overall victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

102 Stats in 102 Days Until 102nd Indy 500 – Day 67, Winner’s Average, 10 MPH Increments (April 21, 2018)

The 102nd Indianapolis 500 is 36 days away! This is the 67th day of the 102 Stats in 102 Days Until the 102nd Indy 500 blog.

Each day from now until the Saturday before the Indianapolis 500, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a look at the broken barriers for winner’s average speed for 500 miles, at each 10 mph increments.

Race Preview – Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond (April 21, 2018)

The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season continues this weekend at Richmond International Raceway in Virginia with the ninth race of 2018.

Here’s a quick look at some interesting statistics and tidbits heading into race day.

Season Series Stats Update: 2018 World of Outlaws – Following Race 10 (April 20, 2018)

Season statistics following the 10th race of the 2018 World of Outlaws season, April 20, at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Arkansas.

2018 World of Outlaws Statistics – Riverside International Speedway (April 20, 2018)

Event statistics following the 10th race of the 2018 World of Outlaws season, the 40-lap feature at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Arkansas.

Daryn Pittman led a 1-2 assault for Kasey Kahne Racing, holding off teammate Brad Sweet by just over a half second for his first victory of the 2018 season.

Season Series Stats Update: 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series, Following Race 8 (April 20, 2018)

Season statistics following the eighth race of the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season April 20 at Richmond International Raceway in Virginia.

Event Recap: 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series Statistics from Richmond (April 20, 2018)

Event statistics following the eighth race of the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, the ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond International Raceway in Virginia.

Christopher Bell held off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate and series debutant Noah Gragson to score his second career victory.

102 Stats in 102 Days Until 102nd Indy 500 – Day 66, Poles by Chassis (April 20, 2018)

The 102nd Indianapolis 500 is 37 days away! This is the 66th day of the 102 Stats in 102 Days Until the 102nd Indy 500 blog.

Each day from now until the Saturday before the Indianapolis 500, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a look at the car/chassis that have started the race from the pole.

86 Stats in 86 Days Until 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans – Day 30, Fewest Countries in a Single Race (April 20, 2018)

The 86th annual 24 Hours of Le Mans is 57 days away! This is the 30th day of the 86 Stats in 86 Days Until the 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans blog.

Each day from now until the Friday before the 24 Hours of Le Mans, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

France and England have had at least one driver (okay, at least several drivers) compete in every 24 Hours of Le Mans since 1923. But in some years, they were the only two countries. Here is a list of the races with six or fewer countries represented.

Weekend Preview – NASCAR Xfinity Series in Richmond (April 20, 2018)

The NASCAR Xfinity Series continues action this weekend at Richmond International Raceway in Virginia with the eighth race of the 2018 season, the ToyotaCare 250.

Here’s a quick look at some interesting statistics and tidbits heading into the race.

102 Stats in 102 Days Until 102nd Indy 500 – Day 65, Poles by Engine (April 19, 2018)

The 102nd Indianapolis 500 is 38 days away! This is the 65th day of the 102 Stats in 102 Days Until the 102nd Indy 500 blog.

Each day from now until the Saturday before the Indianapolis 500, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a look at the engines that have started the race from the pole.

86 Stats in 86 Days Until 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans – Day 29, Most Countries Represented in a Single Race (April 19, 2018)

The 86th annual 24 Hours of Le Mans is 58 days away! This is the 29th day of the 86 Stats in 86 Days Until the 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans blog.

Each day from now until the Friday before the 24 Hours of Le Mans, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

A total of 60 countries or special administrative regions have been represented in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with Latvia, Singapore and Turkey joining the list in the 2017 race. Of those 60 countries, 35 different countries/regions were in the 2017 race, the most in the 85 runnings of the race. Here is a list of the races in which at least 24 countries or more were represented in a single race.

102 Stats in 102 Days Until 102nd Indy 500 – Day 64, Polesitters by Birth States (April 18, 2018)

The 102nd Indianapolis 500 is 39 days away! This is the 64th day of the 102 Stats in 102 Days Until the 102nd Indy 500 blog.

Each day from now until the Saturday before the Indianapolis 500, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a look at the birth states of the polesitters for the Indianapolis 500. A total of 22 states are represented by 51 drivers, with California leading all states with 12 poles.

86 Stats in 86 Days Until 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans – Day 28, Most Races By Country, With One Driver (April 18, 2018)

The 86th annual 24 Hours of Le Mans is 59 days away! This is the 28th day of the 86 Stats in 86 Days Until the 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans blog.

Each day from now until the Friday before the 24 Hours of Le Mans, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

A total of 60 countries or special administrative regions have been represented in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with Latvia, Singapore and Turkey joining the list in the 2017 race. At least one driver from France and the United Kingdom have competed in all 85 of the previous 24 Hours of Le Mans races. Here is the list of the 20 countries represented in the most races, with at least one driver.

Motor Racing Statistics – By The Numbers (April 17, 2018)

The latest edition of the all-encompassing Motor Racing Statistics “By The Numbers” blog, which looks at numbers throughout many forms of motorsports. This blog runs on Tuesdays through the year.

By The Numbers

1.83 – Kyle Busch has an average finish of 1.83 in his last six Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races, with two victories, three second-place finishes and a third. He’s won the last two Cup Series races, at Texas Motor Speedway and Bristol Motor Speedway.

2 – Portuguese drivers Filipe Albuquerque and Joao Barbosa earned their second IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship victory of the 2018 season in last Saturday’s BUBBA Burger Sports Car Grand Prix of Long Beach. 

2.33 – Alexander Rossi as an average finish of 2.33 in three Verizon IndyCar Series races this season, after winning Sunday’s Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Rossi has three podiums to start this season and podiums in six of the last nine races, after only one in his first 27 races podium (2016 Indianapolis 500).

4 – Sam Bird earned his seventh career FIA Formula E victory in the CBMM Niobium Rome ePrix on Saturday, giving him at least one victory in four seasons, the only driver to win in all four Formula E seasons so far.

4 – Tyler Courtney claimed his fourth career USAC P1 Insurance Midget National Championship race Friday at Kokomo Speedway in Indiana, leading 20 laps, including the final 18.

5 – The fifth round of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season is this weekend with the annual NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown, Texas, just outside of Houston. Defending race winners are Leah Pritchett (Top Fuel), Ron Capps (Funny Car) and Bo Butner (Pro Stock).

6 – Daniel Ricciardo won the Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday, his sixth Formula 1 World Championship victory.

7 – A total of seven drivers have won in the first seven NASCAR Xfinity Series races this season: Tyler Reddick, Kevin Harvick, Kyle Larson, Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney and Ryan Preece. The series will look to make it eight this weekend at Richmond International Raceway.

7 – Holden has won seven of the first eight Virgin Australia Supercars Championship races in 2018. The Australian manufacturer looks for more this weekend with rounds nine and 10 of the season at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Victoria, though Holden hasn’t won a race at the 4.445-kilometer track since 2015.

8 – Santiago Urrutia leads Patricio O’Ward by eight points heading into this weekend’s two Indy Lights races at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama. Both drivers won in the first event of the season, the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, with O’Ward winning the first race and Urrutia the second.

9 – Rain and inclement weather have pushed the total number of postponements and cancellations to nine for the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series, which had races at Jacksonville Speedway in Illinois and Tri-State Speedway in Indiana postponed. The Tri-State race was rescheduled for this weekend, April 22, while Jacksonville is now scheduled for June 27.

9 – The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series will make its first appearance at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Arkansas, in eight years. Tim Kaeding won the last race for the series in 2009.

9 – The IndyCar Series will make its ninth visit to Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, with the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama this weekend.

28 – Lewis Hamilton earned his record-setting 28th consecutive Formula 1 points-paying finish in Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai, finishing fourth. His last finish outside the points was the 2016 Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit.

56 – Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner and two-time CART champion Al Unser Jr. celebrates his 56th birthday on Thursday, April 19.

63 – Heading into Saturday’s race at Montpelier Motor Speedway in Indiana, it’s been 63 days since the USAC Amsoil National Sprint Car Series has competed. The most recent race scheduled, on March 31 at Lawrenceburg Speedway, also in Indiana, was rained out.

71 – Alexander Rossi led 71 of the 85 laps of the Grand Prix of Long Beach, the most a driver has led in the race since Will Power led 81 laps in the 2008 race.

124 – This weekend’s Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway will be the 124th race at the track for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, dating back to April 1953, when Lee Petty won a 100-miler at the track, which was then a half-mile dirt facility.

250 – Kevin Harvick is shooting for his 250th career Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race led in this weekend’s Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Harvick led his 249th race at Texas Motor Speedway earlier this month.

86 Stats in 86 Days Until 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans – Day 27, Drivers to Win Le Mans and 24 Hours of Spa (April 17, 2018)

The 86th annual 24 Hours of Le Mans is 60 days away! This is the 27th day of the 86 Stats in 86 Days Until the 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans blog.

Each day from now until the Friday before the 24 Hours of Le Mans, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a look at 17 drivers who have overall victories in both the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 24 Hours of Spa (several more have class victories in both).

102 Stats in 102 Days Until 102nd Indy 500 – Day 63, Polesitters by Birth Countries (April 17, 2018)

The 102nd Indianapolis 500 is 40 days away! This is the 63rd day of the 102 Stats in 102 Days Until the 102nd Indy 500 blog.

Each day from now until the Saturday before the Indianapolis 500, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a look at the birth countries of the polesitters for the Indianapolis 500. Ten countries are represented by 68 drivers, with the United States leading the way: 51 drivers have combined to start from the pole in 86 races.

86 Stats in 86 Days Until 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans – Day 26, Drivers to Win Le Mans and 24 Hours of Nurburgring (April 16, 2018)

The 86th annual 24 Hours of Le Mans is 61 days away! This is the 26th day of the 86 Stats in 86 Days Until the 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Each day from now until the Friday before the 24 Hours of Le Mans, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a look at drivers who have overall victories in both the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring.

102 Stats in 102 Days Until 102nd Indy 500 – Day 62, Best Average Finish By Car Number (April 16, 2018)

The 102nd Indianapolis 500 is 41 days away! This is the 62nd day of the 102 Stats in 102 Days Until the 102nd Indy 500 blog.

Each day from now until the Saturday before the Indianapolis 500, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a look at the best average finish by car number, with a minimum of 15 races.

Season Series Stats Update: 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, Following Race 8 (April 15-16, 2018)

Season statistics following the eighth race of the 2018 NASCAR Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season April 15-16 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee.

Event Recap: 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Statistics from Bristol (April 16, 2018)

Event statistics following the eighth race of the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season, the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee.

Kyle Busch recorded his second consecutive victory, passing Kyle Larson with six laps remaining in the race. The finish was postponed to Monday after 205 laps were completed Sunday, with inclement weather stopping and starting the race a number of times before the postponement. Jimmie Johnson was third, followed by Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Alex Bowman.

Season Series Stats Update: 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series, Following Race 3 (April 15, 2018)

Season statistics following the third race of the 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series season April 15 on the Streets of Long Beach in California.

Event Recap: 2018 IndyCar Series Notes and Statistics from Long Beach (April 15, 2018)

Event statistics following the third race of the 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series season, the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach on the Streets of Long Beach, California.

Alexander Rossi dominated the race, leading 71 of the 85 laps from the pole position for his third career Verizon IndyCar Series victory and third podium in as many races this season. Rossi bested Will Power by 1.2413 seconds. Ed Jones was third.

86 Stats in 86 Days Until 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans – Day 25, Overall Wins By Car (April 15, 2018)

The 86th annual 24 Hours of Le Mans is 62 days away! This is the 25th day of the 86 Stats in 86 Days Until the 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Each day from now until the Friday before the 24 Hours of Le Mans, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Here is a look at the overall victories by car.

102 Stats in 102 Days Until 102nd Indy 500 – Day 61, Indianapolis 500/Long Beach Winners (April 15, 2018)

The 102nd Indianapolis 500 is 42 days away! This is the 61st day of the 102 Stats in 102 Days Until the 102nd Indy 500 blog.

Each day from now until the Saturday before the Indianapolis 500, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

The Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach is widely known as the second biggest race on the current IndyCar Series calendar, with only the Indianapolis 500 larger in stature. The 2018 race, held earlier today, was won by Alexander Rossi, the 10th driver to have won both the Indianapolis 500 and Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Event Preview – NASCAR Cup Series in Bristol (April 14, 2018)

The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series returns to action this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. It marks the eighth race of the Cup Series season.

Here’s a quick look at some interesting statistics and tidbits heading into race day.

Season Series Stats Update: 2018 Formula 1 World Championship, Following Race 3 (April 15, 2018)

Season statistics following the third race of the 2018 Formula 1 World Championship season April 15 at the Shanghai International Circuit in China.

Event Recap: 2018 Formula 1 World Championship from Chinese Grand Prix (April 15, 2018)

Event statistics following the third race of the 2018 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season, the Heineken Chinese Grand Prix at the 5.451-kilometer Shanghai International Circuit.

Daniel Ricciardo notched his first victory of the season, blasting through the field after his second pit stop and passing Valtteri Bottas on Lap 45 of the 56-lap race, narrowly completing an inside pass on the Finnish driver in Turn 4. He was never headed the rest of the race, besting Bottas, Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, who crossed the line fourth but incurred a 10-second penalty after an incident with points leader Sebastian Vettel.

Season Series Stats Update: 2017-18 FIA Formula E, Following Race 7 (April 14, 2018)

Season statistics following the seventh race of the 2017-18 FIA Formula E season April 14 at Circuito Cittadino dell-EUR in Rome, Italy.

Event Recap: 2017-18 Formula E Rome ePrix Statistics (April 14, 2018)

Event statistics following the seventh round of the 2017-18 FIA Formula E season, the CBMM Niobium Rome ePrix on the temporary, 2.860-kilometer (1.777-mile) Circuito Cittadino Dell’EUR on the Streets of Rome, Italy.

Sam Bird inherited the lead from early race leader Felix Rosenqvist after the Swedish driver retired due to suspension problems, and lead the final 12 laps to best former series champion Lucas di Grassi by nearly a second. It marked Bird’s second victory of the season. Andre Lotterer rounded out the podium.

It was also the fifth race of the 2018 calendar year (first two rounds in Hong Kong were held at the end of 2017).

Event Statistics/Season Update: 2018 All-Star Circuit of Champions – Keith Kauffman Classic (April 14, 2018)

Event statistics following the seventh race of the 2018 Arctic Cat All-Star Circuit of Champions season, the Keith Kauffman Classic at Port Royal Speedway in Pennsylvania.

Lance Dewease recorded his second straight All-Star victory, topping Aaron Reutzel by 2.149 seconds for his 37th career win.

Season Series Stats Update: 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series, Following Race 7 (April 14, 2018)

Season statistics following the seventh race of the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season April 14 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee.