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Sprint Cup Series
The Sprint Cup Series is the top NASCAR racing series. Founded in 1949 under the name Strictly Stock Series (the name was changed to Grand National Series the following year), this racing series has a long, storied history. Although this race has it's roots in the Southeastern United States, this racing series is a favorite among racing fans all over the US.
276 Questions
Who does Mark Martin drive for in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series?
Mark Martin drives the 55 car:
- SPONSOR : Aaron's Dream Machine
- MANUFACTURER : Toyota
- CAR OWNER : Bill Jenkins
- TEAM : Michael Waltrip Racing
- CREW CHIEF : Rodney Childers
What number car does Kurt Busch drive?
Miller lite is moving its #2 to Kurt's team mate Brad Keselowski. Pennzoil left RCR at the end of 2010 to join forces with Kurt and Penske Racing. Therefore Kurt had to take a number change. Everything changes fast. Can barely keep up with it.
Who is the team owner that Danica Patrick drives for?
Danica Patrick drives full-time in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series for Stewart-Haas Racing. She also drives a limited schedule in the Nationwide Series for Turner Scott Motorsports.
How big is the race track at Talladega?
Talladega is the biggest track in the nascar circuit measuring in at 2.66 miles in distance.
Which races did Tim Richmond win in the Nascar Cup Series?
1982 Budweiser 400 at Riverside
1982 Winston Western 500 at Riverside
1983 Like Cola 500 at Pocono
1984 Northwestern Bank 400 at North Wilkesboro
1986 Miller High Life 500 at Pocono
1986 Pepsi (Firecracker) 400 at Daytona
1986 Summer 500 at Pocono
1986 The Budweiser At The Glen at Watkins Glen
1986 Southern 500 at Darlington
1986 Wrangler Jeans Indigo 400 at Richmond
1986 Winston Western 500 at Riverside
1987 Miller High Life 500 at Pocono
1987 Budweiser 400 at Riverside
Who is the crew chief for David Ragan?
Pat Tryson is the crew chief for NASCAR driver David Reutimann and the #83 Burger King/Dr Pepper car.
Who is the crew chief for A.J. Allmendinger?
A.J. Allmendinger's 2011 Nascar Sprint Cup Series pit crew:
- Crew Chief - Mike Shipplet
- Jackman - Kevin Wing
- Gasman - Derrick Jennings
- Front Tire Changer - Greg Donlin
- Front Tire Carrier - Sam Gibson
- Rear Tire Changer - DJ Edwards
- Rear Tire Carrier - Lance Hanna
- Spotter - Tony Hirschman
Who is the driver of the Richard Petty owned car number 43 in the Nascar Cup Series?
Yes. Richard Petty first drove the #43 car in 1959 and it was his primary number throughout his career.
Who was the last NASCAR driver to win the piston cup?
NASCAR has never had a Piston Cup in any of their series. They did have a Winston Cup and the last winner was Matt Kenseth.
Who was the last driver to win a Sprint Cup Series race in their first Sprint Cup start?
Johnny Rutherford was the last driver to win a Cup Series race in his first start. On February 22, 1963, Rutherford won a Daytona 500 qualifying race, which at that time in the Nascar Grand National Series, was counted as a points-paying race.
Four drivers won in their first Cup Series start. Rutherford (1963), Marvin Burke (1951), Jack White (1949) and Jim Roper, who won the first ever Nascar race on June 19, 1949.
Which years did Dale Earnhardt Sr. win the Winston Cup championship?
Dale Sr's Nascar wins at Talladega Superspeedway:
- Cup Series: 1983, 1984, 1990 (2), 1991, 1993, 1994, 1999 (2), 2000
- Nationwide Series: 1993
Does Jeff Gordon own Jimmie Johnson's race team?
I believe Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson were better friends earlier in Jimmie's career. Jeff did encourage Jimmie to start driving full time in the Nascar Cup Series back in 2002 and is also a co-owner of the #48 car, along with Rick Hendrick. But as time passes and Jimmie keeps on winning more races and championships, you're starting to see Jeff's frustration mount more and more.
What kind of cars did Rusty Wallace drive in the Nascar Cup Series?
Rusty Wallace won a career high 10 races in the 1993 Nascar Cup Season.
How old was Kyle Petty when he won his first NASCAR race?
Richard Petty was 21 years old when he started racing in the Nascar Grand National Series.
Does Danica Patrick race in NASCAR?
Yes. Danica Patrick drives the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevy full-time in the Sprint Cup Series for Stewart-Haas Racing.
She also drives the #34 GoDaddy.com Chevy for Turner Scott Motorsports in the Nascar Nationwide Series.
Who is number 14 in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series?
Currently, Bill Elliott drives the #21 car on a part time basis for Woods Brothers Racing.
What is the 0 - 100 mph acceleration time for a Nascar Sprint Cup Series car?
Indy cars can accelerate from zero to 100 mph in less than three seconds and use up a gallon of gas in less then two miles.
How much money did race car driver Joey Logano win in 2011?
The amount of money Joey Logano makes in one year depends on his race history. The ongoing income ranges from three million to about ten million a year. A hefty income.
Who owns the number seven car in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series?
The #28 car hasn't been used in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series since March 22, 2009. Yates Racing was the last team to use the #28. They have since merged with Richard Petty Motorports.
How much money did Kyle Petty make during his Nascar Cup Series career?
Kyle Petty won eight Nascar Cup Series races during his career.
What is the highest Dale Earnhardt Jr. has finished in the Cup Series championship?
Dale Jr. finished in 19th place, two laps down at Richmond on April 30, 2011. With roughly 100 laps remaining in the race, Junior's team decided not to pit for gas and went with track position hoping for a late caution. There would be no more cautions in the race, and he was forced to pit under green with 10 laps remaining, he was running in eighth place at the time.
How many points does a driver get for winning a Nascar race?
The winner of a Nascar race earns 47 points and can receive a maximum of 48 points for the win.
- A first place finish earns 43 points.
- The race winner receives 3 bonus points.
- Leading a lap - 1 bonus point
- Driver who leads the most laps in the race - 1 bonus point
Who is the crew chief for Martin Truex Jr?
Chad Johnston is the crew chief for NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr. and the #56 NAPA Auto Parts car.
