What happened to the Firecracker 400 at Daytona?

In 1998, it became the first restrictor plate and Daytona race to be held at night. Since 2020, the race was moved to late August and is the final race of the Cup Series’ regular season. With Coke Zero becoming Coca-Cola Zero Sugar in 2018, the race will now be known as the Coke Zero Sugar 400.

Who won the Firecracker 400 today?

Ryan Blaney
10:55 p.m. | Ryan Blaney wins Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway. Ryan Blaney won the Coke Zero Sugar 400, leading the final lap of a two-lap overtime as a big crash was triggered behind him on the backstretch.

Where is the Firecracker 400 at?

Daytona International Speedway2019, 2016, 2014.
Coke Zero Sugar 400/Event locations

How long does the Coke 400 last?

The race is 160 laps, which is equal to 400 miles on the Daytona track. When the race runs its normal length, it usually lasts somewhere between 2.5 and three hours.

What is the lowest starting position at Coke Zero 400?

Lowest starting position by winner: Bill Elliott (38th). Most lead changes, single race: (49; 1974).

How fast do NASCAR cars go?

200mph
How fast are the NASCAR cars? The average top speed of a NASCAR car is just over 321km/h, or 200mph. Compared to a Formula 1 car, this is quite a bit slower, as they hit speeds of 360km/h (223mph). Indycar – another major American racing series – is faster still, reaching speeds of 380km/h (236mph).

How much are tickets to the Coke Zero 400?

Typically, Coke Zero 400 tickets can be found for as low as $116.00, with an average price of $197.00.

What is the lowest starting position of Coke Zero Sugar 400?

Worst starting spot for race winner: 42nd, by Tony Stewart in 2012. Most laps led: 184, by Richard Petty in 1964.

How long do NASCAR races last?

The full length of a NASCAR race is anywhere between 1 and a half hours and 3 hours long. However, some races can end up being much longer, even upwards of 6 hours. This can be due to various delays in the racing, or it could be that it takes this amount of time for the actual race to be completed.

When did NASCAR start the Firecracker 400 race?

The Firecracker 400 was a July 4th holiday tradition in NASCAR for more than 50 years. The OGs of NASCAR in the 1970s and 1980s drove their ill-handling race cars during the daytime heat of Florida in July in a challenging 400-mile race at the historic Daytona International Speedway.

When did the Coca-Cola Firecracker 400 change its name?

The race became known as the Pepsi Firecracker 400 the following year and dropped the “Firecracker” in 1989. Now the second-tier Xfinity race held the day before the Cup race at Daytona is (deep breath) the Circle K Firecracker 250 Powered by Coca-Cola, but that race is also moving to August in 2020, too.

How many people go to the Firecracker 400?

Attendance at the race that used to be known as the Firecracker 400 has dwindled from an estimated 90,000 in 2013 to an estimated 60,000 last year. It would be cool to roll out of bed and watch a Firecracker 400 the morning of the Fourth of July, but it would be impractical now.

When was the Coke Zero Sugar 400 first run?

Originally known as the Firecracker 250 and first run in 1959, the Coke Zero Sugar 400 is the first ever restrictor plate race and Daytona International Speedway race to be held at night. The Coke Zero Sugar 400 is known for highly competitive races, having the 4th closest margin of victory in NASCAR history.

What happened to the Firecracker 400 at Daytona? In 1998, it became the first restrictor plate and Daytona race to be held at night. Since 2020, the race was moved to late August and is the final race of the Cup Series’ regular season. With Coke Zero becoming Coca-Cola Zero Sugar in 2018, the race…