Chase Elliott wins NASCAR race at Dover for first Cup victory of 2022.
Who won Dover 2016?
Martin Truex Jr.
Martin Truex Jr. cruised to a win Sunday in the Citizen Soldier 400 at Dover International Speedway in Delaware. It was Truex’s fourth checkered flag in 2016, continuing his career year. Entering the season, he had three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victories over his first 12 years on the track.
What happened between Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott?
Larson, who was side-by-side for the lead with Joey Logano to his left, went about two lanes up the track to block Elliott and basically break his Chevy. Chase was chapped, to say the least, and didn’t hold back on the team radio.
Who has won the most at Dover?
Jimmie Johnson
Dover 400
| NASCAR Cup Series | |
|---|---|
| Most wins (driver) | Jimmie Johnson (5) |
| Most wins (team) | Hendrick Motorsports (11) |
| Most wins (manufacturer) | Chevrolet (22) |
| Circuit information |
Who won the Dover 400?
| Year | Race | Driver |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Drydene 400 | Kyle Larson |
| 2019 | Gander RV 400 | Martin Truex Jr. |
| 2018 | Gander Outdoors 400 | Chase Elliott |
| 2018 | AAA Drive for Autism | Kevin Harvick |
Who won Dover in 2014?
Jeff Gordon
Jeff Gordon won the race, his fourth win of the season and first at Dover since 2001. Brad Keselowski finished second while Jimmie Johnson, Joey Logano and Matt Kenseth rounded out the top five.
Who won Dover 2013?
The 2013 AAA 400 was a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race held on September 29, 2013, at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware, United States.
2013 AAA 400.
| Race details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Laps | 243 | |
| Winner | ||
| No. 48 | Jimmie Johnson | Hendrick Motorsports |
| Television in the United States |
How did Chase Elliott get wrecked?
Elliott, the Regular Season Champion, lost control of his No. 9 Chevrolet at the entrance of Turn 1 and spun his car in the middle of Turns 1 and 2. As the vehicle looped back toward the infield, the lapped No. 14 Ford of Briscoe had nowhere to go and contacted the right-rear quarter of Elliott’s car.
How much does Chase Elliott get paid?
Current Contract
| Year | Age | Total Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 24 | $9,500,000 |
| 2020 | 25 | $10,200,000 |
| 2021 | 26 | – |
| 2022 | 27 | – |
How much money does Kyle Larson make?
$8,000,000
Previous Contracts
| Year | Age | Salary/Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 25 | $9,000,000 |
| 2019 | 27 | $8,000,000 |
| 2020 | 28 | $8,000,000 |
Who’s the best NASCAR driver at Dover?
NASCAR Driver Averages at Dover International Speedway
| Driver | Avg Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Larson | 3.0 |
| 2 | Kevin Harvick | 4.7 |
| 3 | Alex Bowman | 6.2 |
| 4 | Martin Truex Jr. | 6.3 |
Who is the best drivers at Dover Speedway?
| Driver | Best Fin. | Avg. Fin. |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Truex Jr. | 1 | 5.2 |
| Chase Elliott | 1 | 8.2 |
| Kevin Harvick | 1 | 9.8 |
| Cole Custer | 11 | 11.0 |
Why is Dover called the Monster Mile?
From 2007 through 2009 the speedway received an upgrade — “The Monster Makeover” — that expanded the track’s facilities. In 2008, during the makeover, a 46-foot fiberglass creature was built outside the racetrack, and named Miles the Monster.
Who led the most laps at Dover?
However, the all-time lap leader at Dover is seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson with a staggering 3,113 laps led.
Who won NASCAR Dover 2022?
Chase Elliott
Chase Elliott claims Dover victory; all four Hendrick cars in 2022 win column. NASCAR Cup Series standings leader Chase Elliott earned his first victory of the season in Monday’s weather-delayed DuraMAX Drydene 400 at Dover Motor Speedway.
What is Dover Speedway top speed?
Elliott followed his first win of the season with a pole at Dover International Speedway, topping the speed chart on a blistering day at the track with a record 165.960 mph in NASCAR’s first qualifying session since it reverted to single-lap runs.
Has Kurt Busch won at Dover?
NASCAR: Kurt Busch wins Dover and is back in the Chase (+photos) What a difference one week makes. Last week, at New Hampshire, Kurt Busch finished 22nd.
Who won Daytona 2014?
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Contested over 200 laps and 500 miles (800 km) on the 2.5 miles (4.0 km) asphalt tri-oval, it was the first race of the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. Dale Earnhardt Jr., driving for Hendrick Motorsports, won the race, making this his second Daytona 500 victory breaking a 55-race winless streak.
How many wins does Kyle Busch have at Dover?
three
Busch comes to Dover with questions about his future after his cryptic comments last weekend but no question about his performance. He’s scored four consecutive top-10 finishes. The three-time Dover winner has finished 27th and 11th in his last two Dover races.
Who won Dover Stage 2?
Ryan Blaney
Ryan Blaney won the second stage, with Kyle Busch finishing that stage in second. Busch led a race-high 103 laps on his 37th birthday. But by the final 40 laps, Elliott was in the lead after jumping ahead on a restart with Stenhouse in second managing his tire falloff.
Who won the first stage at Dover?
Sam Mayer wins Stage 1 at Dover Motor Speedway and then loses a left-rear tire on the track after making his pit stop.