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When did it stop being the Winston Cup?
2003
The final season of Winston Cup racing was bookended by stops in the state of Florida but the 2003 circuit will be forever memorialized right here in Winston-Salem. This month, we’re featuring the last Winston Cup season and the Winston Cup’s 2003 champion, Matt Kenseth.
Why is it called Nascar Cup Series?
The name originally chosen for the series was National Stock Car Racing Association; when it was pointed out that that name was already in use by a rival sanctioning body, “National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing”, proposed by mechanic Red Vogt, was selected as the organization’s name.
What is the Nascar Cup series called?
the Strictly Stock Series
The Series began in 1949 as the Strictly Stock Series, running 8 races, Red Byron was the first Cup champion. The Series has had several sponsor names Winston Cup Series (1971-2003), Nextel Cup series (2004-2007), Sprint Cup Series (2008-2016) and the Monster Energy Series (2017-2020).
Why is Chrysler no longer in NASCAR?
In the end, rather than initiate a half-assed effort for 2013, Dodge decided to pull the plug. It was not so much politics, or corporate intrigue, or a disapproving European parent, it was the unavailability of a suitable dancing partner. This is an undeniable blow to NASCAR.
Who won the 2004 Nascar championship?
Kurt Busch
Kurt Busch, driving the No. 97 car, won the 2004 Nextel Cup Series championship. Jimmie Johnson came in second behind Busch by 8 points. Jeff Gordon came in third behind Busch by 16 points.
Do all Nascars have the same engine?
Overall, due to the strict regulations that NASCAR has set in place, all engines will have almost the exact same performance, with a variation of about 1-2%. NASCAR prohibits the use of turbocharged engines and no car has ever used one in the history of the sport.
Is Dodge still banned from Nascar?
Since Dodge left NASCAR after 2012, the sport has had just three manufacturers: Chevy, Ford, and Toyota. Since its first season, NASCAR has tried to mimic the cars you’d see on a highway. There once was a time when every American car company fielded a team on Sundays.
Is Honda coming to Nascar?
Both BMW and Honda have denied interest in coming to the sport despite past rumors, but they are still involved in almost every other form of motorsport. A new manufacturer or two would only serve as an added layer into the ever-changing future of the sport.
Who won the 2005 Nascar championship?
Tony Stewart
Tony Stewart, the 2005 Nextel Cup Series champion.
When did the NASCAR Winston Cup season end?
The 1992 NASCAR Winston Cup Series was the 44th season of professional stock car racing in the United States and the 21st modern-era Cup season. The season began on February 9, 1992, and ended on November 15, 1992.
Who was the winner of the 1992 NASCAR Winston Cup?
1992 NASCAR Winston Cup Series. Jump to navigation Jump to search. Alan Kulwicki won the Winston Cup championship as an owner/driver. The 1992 NASCAR Winston Cup Series was the 44th season of professional stock car racing in the United States and the 21st modern-era Cup season. The season began on February 9, 1992, and ended on November 15, 1992.
When did the 1996 NASCAR season start and end?
The 1996 NASCAR Winston Cup Series was the 48th season of professional stock car racing in the United States and the 25th modern era NASCAR Cup series. The season had been started on February 18 at Daytona International Speedway, and ended on November 10 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Who was the longest running sponsor of NASCAR?
Winston Cup Series, 1971-2003. The longest running sponsor of NASCAR’s top series took over in 1971 tying the cigarette brand to stock car racing for over 30 years.