A season where only four races were won by nationwide series drivers actually running for the championship has made this. After the 26race regular season, the top12 drivers will enter the round of 12 kentucky, dover and charlotte, with championship points reset. However, this did not decrease the presence of cup drivers in the series, as each xfinity series then known as the nationwide series drivers title from 2006 to. What nascar drivers are doing during the coronavirus stayat. Click on the site to see jason whites career results at that track. Nationwide series champion outlook beyond the flag. This year, only two drivers without a full time cup ride, boris said and justin allgaier, have won nationwide series races.
Do nationwide regulars want cup drivers participation. For us, as drivers in the series, we learn a lot racing against those guys. The outcry against cup series drivers competing for both cup and nationwide championships started in 2006, when kevin harvick won nine nationwide series races en route to the championship. Nationwide to end team sponsorship at hendrick motorsports. Feb 26, 2009 all or almost all the drivers for the 2009 nascar nationwide series. Because it has been known by many different names in its history, it is often called the cup series. Nationwide insurance will end its sponsorship of hendrick motorsports no. Monster energy cup series xfinity series gander outdoors truck series other series community. There are also a few sprint cup drivers that participate in the nationwide.
The nascar xfinity series nxs is a stock car racing series organized by nascar. What nascar drivers are doing during the coronavirus stay. For 2020, team penske will compete in the ntt indycar series, the nascar cup series, the nascar xfinity series and the imsa weathertech sportscar championship. The series emerged from nascars old sportsman division, which was formed in 1950 as nascars short track race division. I dont even watch nationwide anymore because of the cup drivers, let them hog the money and the trophy, feed there egos by running in the minor leagues what ever makes them feel like a man. Drivers react to news of updated nascar 2020 schedule. Mar 02, 20 kyle busch dominated the nationwide series race at phoenix on saturday, but some of the best racing occurred after he was trapped in the back of the field. Driver jason white 1 2014 nascar nationwide series.
Austin dillon had a rough rookie season in the sprint cup series in 2014. However,these days it is a little more complicated. How should nascar go about limiting cup drivers in nationwide. Drivers race in 36 races a year, and the driver with the most points at the end of the year is awarded the sprint cup. The season included thirtythree races, down from thirtyfour, and began with the drive4copd 300 at daytona international speedway and ended with the ford ecoboost 300 at homesteadmiami speedway. Despite a longstanding plea from fans for nascar to change the rules on how many nationwide series races sprint cup drivers can run, nationwide only drivers have mixed feelings about the idea. Nationwide series team owner jay robinson has partnered with troy blakeney of houston, tx to form robinsonblakeney racing, llc and will field a sprint cup series car with toyota as its manufacturer. It is considered nascars minor league series and is used as a way for drivers to get experience as well as being a way for drivers to. Despite a longstanding plea from fans for nascar to change the rules on how many nationwide series races sprint cup drivers can run, nationwideonly drivers have mixed feelings about the idea. What the differance between nascar sprint cup and nascar. Edit source history talk 0 this is a category to list all nascar drivers who have made at least one xfinity series. Apr 02, 2020 even in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and nationwide calls to stay at home, nascars drivers are hardly at a standstill. Robinson is the first woman to win a top level nascar sanctioned race. Not all nationwide affiliated companies are mutual companies, and not all nationwide members are insured by a mutual company.
She is one of the 16 women to ever participate in the nascar cup series and one of only three female drivers to race in the daytona 500. Nascar official home race results, schedule, standings, news. The 2012 nascar nationwide series season was the thirtyfirst season of semi. Jayskis nascar sprint cup silly season site at, up to date nascar news, rumors, drivers, sponsors and paint schemes. Nascar will the nationwide series kick up the dirt. The nationwide series is made up of drivers that are looking to eventually graduate to the sprint cup series level.
The team also races in the virgin australia supercars championship, in a partnership with dick johnson racing, as djr team penske. Quin houff, 00, starcom fiber, chevrolet, starcom racing. Casey atwood burney lamar blake bjorklund steadman marlin. Nascars nationwide series needs transformation new, 5 comments the sight of a sprint cup driver winning a nationwide series race has become all too common and its time for something to be done. Nationwide series rookie kyle larson, who won the 4crown usac championship at eldora in 2011 and still competes often in dirt sprint cars, surmised. Driver jason white 1 2014 nascar nationwide series results. While its difficult to replace an iconic racing star and nascars most popular driver in dale jr. On january 19, nascar announced the introduction of a playoff format similar to the chase for the sprint cup for the xfinity series and the camping world truck series. Thats kind of what i feel like im watching when i witness nascar sprint cup drivers dominate another nascar. Kyle busch became just the 16th driver to win multiple nascar cup series.
Series championship in 2011 and the nationwide now xfinity series title in 20. Driver kyle busch 2009 nascar nationwide series results. The cup drivers are an important part of the nationwide series, he said. Ranking the 10 best nascar drivers under 25 years old. Is it good for the sprint cup drivers to race in the. Those former nascar nationwide series champions also make. The nascar nationwide series is a great proving ground not only for drivers and crew members, but for sponsors, too, nationwide chief marketing officer matt jauchius said in the release. The loss of sponsor nationwide adds to the pressure bowman will face this season. Mar, 2014 nascars nationwide series needs transformation new, 5 comments the sight of a sprint cup driver winning a nationwide series race has become all too common and its time for something to be done. The series emerged from nascars old sportsman division, which was. Elliott sadler proving that former cup drivers can become. Click on the site to see kyle buschs career results at that track. It is promoted as nascars minor league circuit, and is considered a proving ground for drivers who wish to step up to the organizations top level circuit, the nascar cup series.
The nationwide series has its own unique beauty within nascars topthree series this is the second tech talk installment featuring nascars topthree series and their own unique qualities. Xfinity series latest news news and results from nascar. Products and discounts not available to all persons in all states. Since the 2014 nascar season kicked off at daytona fla. While there are many drivers who compete in one series full time and dabble in the other throughout the year.
This season, the nascar nationwide series could have a winless champion. The nationwide series is known for developing drivers and allowing them to grow into cup drivers. Hire various cup drivers who can win races and are attractive to sponsors and tracks. The xfinity series was formerly known as the nascar sportsman division 1950 1967. A ranking of the top 10 nascar cup series drivers by chris. Its time to get nascar cup drivers out of nationwide.
It is nascars second division and is a proving ground for drivers who wish to step up to the organizations top level, the nascar cup series. Some would say no, that it takes away from the young talent battling to make their name in nascar. The xfinity series was formerly known as the nascar sportsman division 19501967. Aug 18, 20 humpy wheelers take on whether or not nascar cup series drivers should race in the nascar nationwide series. Jul 24, 20 nationwide series rookie kyle larson, who won the 4crown usac championship at eldora in 2011 and still competes often in dirt sprint cars, surmised that sprint cup cars would do better than their. Nationwide series drivers who deserve sprint cup rides. Some drivers looking for a ride or with no announced plans. Its time to get nascar cup drivers out of nationwide series, once and for all. Most nationwide series teams and owners choose one of two options when selecting a driver. The nascar xfinity series is a stock car racing series owned and operated by nascar. Shawna robinson competed in all three nascar touring series.
The nationwide series is a nascar stock car racing series. Oct 29, 2008 the nationwide series used to be for upandcoming drivers and veterans that have retired from the cup series. Seventime winston cup champion dale earnhardt was the first winner of a nationwide series race, and the winningmost driver in series history is mark martin. Kyle busch dominated the nationwide series race at phoenix on saturday, but some of the best racing occurred after he was trapped in the back of the field. Its time to get nascar cup drivers out of nationwide series. Mar 09, 2014 it is a timeless debate that is without end. Click on the site to see jason whites career results at that track glossary. Nascar cup series drivers, nascar drivers, auto racing. The nascar nationwide series is the junior varsity to the sprint cup series varsity. The nationwide series is still used for developing new drivers and there are still some older drivers that used to race in cup there,but there are a lot of cup drivers that also race in the nationwide series some fulltime,some only. Yeley named as the driver and tony furr as the crew chief 1252012. Bios, statistics, race results videos, news, photo galleries, car, team, shop gear, date of birth, rookie year xfinity series drivers official site of nascar. Nascar live race coverage, latest news, race results, standings, schedules, and driver stats for cup, xfinity, gander outdoors. Elite drivers have the ability to focus for long periods of time with little to no break in competition.
Nationwide series competition is heating up in 2011 kansas. This is a category to list all nascar drivers who have made at least one xfinity series formerly the busch series career start. Guys like kevin harvick, kyle busch, and carl edwards are taking up. When conceptualized, the nationwide series was an outlet where young drivers could learn the nuances of competing in an upperechelon national series.
Click on the site to see kyle buschs career results at that track glossary. Even in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and nationwide calls to stay at home, nascars drivers are hardly at a standstill. Without funding, however, drivers cant get the opportunity to compete and follow what was formerly. Humpy wheelers take on whether or not nascar cup series drivers should race in the nascar nationwide series. Nascar sprint cup series drivers are ruining the nationwide series by running both full time. Sep 18, 20 the nascar nationwide series is a great proving ground not only for drivers and crew members, but for sponsors, too, nationwide chief marketing officer matt jauchius said in the release. International speedway back in late february, theres been talk of nascar considering ways of limited the number of sprint cup series regulars competing in nationwide series and camping world truck series events. Nascar to address issue of cup drivers in nationwide series. Although there have always been cup drivers cherrypicking in nationwide, nascars second division has deviated greatly from its original premise.
The nationwide series is nascars most direct feeder into their toplevel sprint cup series and although the similarities are. Nationwide series is not developing new drivers speed sport. The 2012 nascar nationwide series season was the thirtyfirst season of semiprofessional stock car racing in the united states. Once recognized as a series where young drivers honed their skills before advancing to the sprint cup level, nascars version of aaa baseball has transitioned into a playground for drivers who already make their livings racing on sunday afternoons. Apr 14, 20 i dont even watch nationwide anymore because of the cup drivers, let them hog the money and the trophy, feed there egos by running in the minor leagues what ever makes them feel like a man. Aug 17, 2011 although sprint cup drivers who compete in the series win many nationwide series races, this season a few nationwide series drivers have overcome the veterans to earn victories. Nascar cup series latest news, highlights, live race coverage, race results, standings, schedules, photo galleries, and driver stats. Year, races, champion, car owner, champions crew chief, rookie of the year, most popular driver, manufacturers championship. The nationwide series is the 2nd tier series in nascar. A festering trend in the nascar nationwide series doesnt bode well for the future of majorleague stockcar racing. Casey atwood burney lamar blake bjorklund steadman.
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