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NASCAR stands for National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. The NASCAR three top sanctioned series are Sprint Cup, Nationwide Series, and the Camping World Truck Series. They too oversee smaller sanctioning bodies across the United States and Canada.

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What does NASCAR mean?

National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) NASCAR stands for National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. A...


Who is the inventor of Nascar?

The person who started NASCAR was Bill France. It was actually first called The National Championship Stock Car Circuit when it...


On oval tracks why do the race cars always go counter clockwise and make only left turns?

AnswerNot all tracks are counter clockwise, but each NASCAR oval track has only left turns, because the drivers sit on that side...


Did Dale Earnhardt Sr. drive the number 96 car?

He drove a #96 Ford for Will Cronkite in 1978.


What state hosts Nascar's Daytona 500?

AnswerDaytona Beach, Florida...And, it is hosted at the Daytona International Speedway each February as the "main event" of...


How many drivers have won the Daytona 500 after winning the previous Pepsi 400?

The only one I understand is that Jeff Gordon won the Pepsi 400 in July of 2004 and won the Daytona 500 in February of this...


Did Dale Earnhardt Sr. drive a number 3 Wrangler Pontiac Ventura in the 1981 Busch Grand National Series?

Dale Drove the #3 Wrangler Pontiac Ventura in 1981, but not in the Busch Grand National Series. It was in the Nascar Sportsmans...


Has the Daytona 500 always been the first race of the season?

The first Daytona 500 was on Febuary 22, 1959. And NASCAR has been established before the start of the Daytona 500, so the answer...


What is Bill Elliott's car number in this year's Daytona 500?

Kasey Kahne drives his old car the #9, I believe Bill drove the #91 Dodge, but I am not positive. It could have been the #98. I...


How much is a Dale Earnhardt Sr. 1998 Daytona 500 Championship autographed authenticated baseball cap worth?

1 about 100,000 Answer #2 Selling sport figures memorabilia is at best touch and go, supply and demand, if there is a demand you...


How much do the Nascar drivers make per year?

According to Forbes magazine, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. made $20 million in 2004. Jeff Gordon made $19 million. (For race car drivers...


Will Dodge switch to the Avenger in the 2007 Nextel Cup season?

If I am not mistaking, the Dodge Avenger will be used in Car of Tomorrow races. The Regular Car Version will run the Charger,...


Where did Nascar originate?

Wilkes County, North Carolina Click on the link under In December of 1947, Bill France Sr., of Daytona Beach, Fla., organized a...


How many Winston or Nextel Cup Championships did Richard Petty win?

AnswerLots of people think it was "7" - wrong! Richard Petty only had 3 Winston Cup Championships , the others were Grand...


What can you expect to see and hear at the Daytona 500 if you've never been there before?

Having gone last year for the first time I would say to expect one of the most incredible experience ever BUT you must put aside...


Did Dale Earnhardt Sr. ever drive a number 8 Chevy Nova that had the same colors as his number 3 GM Goodwrench car?

Dale Earnhardt did drive a #8 Goodwrench Nova from 1986-1988 in the Busch Grand National Series.... now Nationwide Series....


What did race car driver Tony Stewart earn in 2005?

3.4 million he too earned his 2nd Championship


What Nascar races have been cancelled due to snow and what years?

Atlanta back in the early 1990's(92 or 93 maybe) was postponed due to snow. I used to have a picture of the cars sitting in the...


Why do Nascar drivers push their cars from the garage to the race track?

Once a race car's engine is started, it's crucial that the car start to move very soon. Modern engines are designed to operate...


Who are the highest paid Nascar drivers?

Jeff Gordon is the curent (2008) highest paid driver from his rookie season (1992) to the end of the 2007 season he made...


What does 'Rolling Thunder' mean as related to Nascar driver Jeff Gordon?

The Term Rolling Thunder is used to discribe the sound the car makes at idle if I'm not mistaken. Because it sounds very much...


After the last race of the season what determines who wins the Nextel cup the points leader or the winner of the race?

the points leader. The closest the winner of the last race of the season came close to winning the Cup was in 1992, when Atlanta...


Did Ricky Craven ever drive the Budweiser car?

As a fellow Mainer, I felt obligated to answer this question as we have and continue to follow Ricky Craven's career. He did...


How do Nascar race tracks impact racing?

Well, the cars need a track to race on. If it was just a dirt track, the cars' tires wouldn't get any grip. So they made tracks...


Is it true that Dale Earnhardt Sr. undid his seat harness and seat belt on the last lap last turn in the Daytona 500 at which he was killed?

No I was at the race and have a copy of the accident report. According to the report when he hit the wall at 180 mph. His...


How much is a Dale Earnhardt Sr. autographed GM Goodwrench race car worth?

There are a lot of factors to determine the value of autograghed memorabilia, let alone autographs of the deceased. Most...


What is the difference between the Nascar Sprint Cup Series and the Nationwide Series?

Difference Between NASCAR SeriesTo be technical, there are many differences in the Sprint Cup cars and the Nationwide cars....


Is Warren Wallace related to Rusty Wallace?

NO! Warren Wallace is a character created by Geico for their advertisments, who is played by a child actor named Eddie Heffernan....


What are Reed Sorenson's hobbies?

Reed.. likes to fish, boat,hang out with his friends. He has too admited to being very good at jumprope.


In a Nascar race how do the drivers go without going to the bathroom for so long?

A race is only about 3 or 4 hours long, so it's often possible for them to go before the race, then not have to go again until...


What was Mark Martin's schedule for the 2007 Nextel Cup season?

Mark Martin's 2007 Cup ScheduleMARK MARTIN'S/GINN RACING 2007 NEXTEL CUP SCHEDULE Feb. 10 Bud Shootout @ Daytona Feb. 18 Daytona...


Who is Jeff Gordon?

Jeff Gordon (born August 4, 1971) is a NASCAR driver in the number 24 Chevrolet Impala. Jeff Gordon is a 4 time Winston Cup...


Why do Nascar cars have sticker headlights?

Cars are covered with stickers. The stickers profess the driver's compensated allegiance to car parts, soda, car parts, breakfast...


Why do so many people love to watch Nascar racing?

I am a NASCAR fan and I like the sport because I like the inside camera views showing how quickly the cars are going. It also...


Has there ever been a foreign car racing in Nascar besides in the Craftsman Truck Series?

2007 will mark the first year a foreign brand (Toyota) is competing in the NASCAR cup since Jaguar competed in some races in the...


How much money does Dale Earnhardt Jr. make in a year?

Actually, Dale Earnhardt Jr. made $27.1 million dollars in 2007 to Jeff Gordon's $22.5 million dollars. You can expect Dale's...


Who does well at Talladega Superspeedway?

Look for Dale Earnhardt Jr, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch. Anyone who can get a push....


How many times has Dale Earnhardt Sr won the Daytona 500?

One time. only won once, that was in 1998


Why is the Indianapolis Motor Speedway called the Brickyard?

The racing surface at Indy was once completely made of bricks. When they finally paved it, the bricks were completely removed,...


When racing started on the beach at Daytona how long were pit stops compared to the 15 second pit stops that are now the norm?

Just a note of information: Racing started in Ormand Beach and later moved to Daytona.Answer That's a toughie. Most of the time...


Which past Dover winner too made his Nascar Nextel Cup Series debut at the track in 1998?

Matt Kenseth, filling in for Bill Elliott as he had a death in his family. Matt finished in the top 10.


Who was Dale Earnhardt Sr's father?

Dale's father was a dirt racer and did not race with Jr, because he died before Jr was born. I want to understand what his name was. ...


What has been the most cautions in a Nascar Sprint Cup race?

20 at Bristol, 3 times is a good start. Actually, the Coca Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC had 22 cautions on...


Where did Ricky Carmichael go to school?

he was home schooled so he could travel to races. He went to Leon tall school in Tallahassee.


How can a fan contact Nascar driver Richard Lee Petty?

Hi, my name is Joann Kirby. My grandson has CP. He is in a wheelchair with no use of his limbs. Can say some words? He is big,...


Who is the best friend of Carl Edwards?

Carl's best friend is his mother.


What does the a blue racing flag with a yellow stripe mean?

It informs a driver that a faster car or cars are approaching and the driver should allow those cars to pass.


Who is the greatest Nascar driver of all time?

There are in fact 2 great racers in Nascar History, The King (Richard Petty) and Dale Earnhardt Sr. They are the best racers...


Are Michael and Buffy Waltrip divorcing?

They divorced several years ago.


Who is Tony Stewart's current girlfriend?

Smoke doesn't have a girlfriend right now, but according to his show he is accepting applications.


Who is Dale Earnhardt Sr.?

A stock car driver. NASCAR Winston Cup circuit. Nickname, the Intimidator. Car number 3. Died in a wreck at the Daytona 500 in...


What year did Dale Earnhardt Sr. die?

Dale Sr. died on February 18, 2001.


How many races in Nascar each year?

Sprint Cup-36 races Nationwide Series-35 races Craftsman Truck Series-25 races. SEASON RESULTS Hope This Helped.


When a car is said to be tight during racing what does that mean?

Tight is a term that means the car doesn't want to turn in the corners. The driver will turn the steering wheel but the car...


Who invented Nascar racing?

Bill France Sr. Note: "NASCAR" started out when moonshiners, back after prohibition started racing their cars to see who had the...


Who is Matt Kenseth?

He is number 17 of the NASCAR racing world. he is currently the driver of the #17 Dewalt Ford fusion for Roush Fenway Racing his...


What are some current rivalries in Nascar?

Owner Rivalry Jack Roush and Rick Hendrick have been going at it for a while. There has too been Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart....


What is the most popular spectator sport in the US?

no football is still the most popular but nascar is a close second with over 75 million people in the u.s who watch it. I would...


How much is a Dale Earnhardt Sr autographed GM Dale Earnhardt Goodwrench racing hat worth?

1its worth about $250- $320Answer #2There is no definitive answer, the market fluctuates and is dependent on the collector.


Who has the most Nascar wins?

Richard Petty has 200 wins.  Answer Actually it depends on what you mean by NASCAR. If you mean in the top series(Winston...


Is Jimmie Johnson hot in front of the camera?

AnswerYou decide. Click on the link below. Hope This Helps.


What year did Dale Earnhardt Sr. pass away?

Dale Earnhardt Sr. passed away in 2001


Should Rusty Wallace come back to Nascar?

Yes, Rusty Wallace should come back to racing. Many people miss Rusty in his #2 Ford car. He was the racer a person could ever...


Who sings the song lets go racing boys Nascar theme song?

Toby Lightman. The song is called NASCAR LOVE.


What do Nascar drivers do if they have to use the restroom?

When NASCAR drivers have to go the bathroom they hold it in. A well-known case would be Kurt Busch in the 2005 Daytona 500 and the...


Are there any African American Nascar drivers?

Yes, Bill Lester currently races in the truck series. There is too Derek Strong, former NBA player for L.A. Lakers, L.A....


What is the name of that Nascar hot pass song it goes Rock with me stone with me stone with me o ooh?

It's a song called "Ride" by an Australian band called The Vines


Who is Jeff Gordon's biological father?

His true father is Bill Gordon.....still lives in the Bay Area.


How do you become a Nascar driver?

So you wanna join NASCAR... EXPERIENCE....EXPERIENCE.....EXPERIENCE. thats what you need. People dont just start racing in the...


How many career Nascar victories did Dale Earnhardt Sr. have?

Dale Sr. had 76 Nascar Winston Cup Series wins and 21 Busch Series wins in his career.


How long is the Lowe's motor speedway track?

Track Details Completed : 1959 Distance : 1.5 miles Shape : Quad-oval Banking : 24° turns, 5° straights Frontstretch :...


How many people go to local racetracks and watch Nascar?

All the people I know, and I used to race at many tracks, and alot of motorcycle racers watch also, If people like local track...


Why is Jimmie Johnson so good?

AnswerIn a single word "Practice" and lots of it He benefits from the sport's technology arms race and the resource advantages...


Why are there flyovers at Nascar races?
Why is Jeff Gordon popular between Nascar fans?

I would not say he is the most popular but he is liked because he has won many races and tied Dale Earnhardt for wins.You mean...


Which Nascar drivers are from Indiana?

Jeff Gordon - BORN in Vallejo California, raised in Pittsboro Indiana Tony Stewart - Columbus, Indiana Ryan Newman - South...


Did Dale Earnhardt Sr ever drive a Ford?

Yes. He drove the pink 1956 Ford Victoria number K-2 very early in his career. In 1982 Earnhardt left Richard Childress Racing...


How did Dale Earnhardt Sr. die?

It was a racing accident in Nascar.He died from head trauma. His head lunged forward and hit window. He had open faced helmet on...


Did Dale Earnhardt Sr drive a pink Pontiac in 1980?

Not to my knowledge, he did drive a pink Ford. The k2, which was his first race car. AnswerHe drove the pink car for part of...


What is the average cost of a Nascar stock car?

Cost of a NASCAR Stock Car Well, to start off from scratch, and to have a competive top 35 time, it takes about and initial...


What are opinions on Nascar's Car of Tomorrow?

Generally negative. The COT handles poorly in traffic and its advertised savings of costs for race teams have not happened. The...


Why does Dale Earnhardt Jr. only date models?

AnswerBecause he can afford it. Wouldn't you try one or two if you could? I'll take two please!!


Are there any well-known people that support Darlington Raceway?

Are you asking if the speedway doesn't make enough money to support itself? Because that would be false. If you're asking if the...


What do you need to become a Nascar driver?

One of the most usual questions I get is: "My child wants to be a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race car driver. How does (he, she) get...


Who was the last Nascar driver to win the Winston Cup?

In 2003, Matt Kenseth became the last driver to win the Winston Cup. The next season it was renamed the Nextel Cup Series.


What cars did Dale Earnhardt Sr drive in his career?

Dale Earnhardt Sr. drove the # K-2 car when he drove dirt at the start of his racing career 2 Wrangler car at the start of his...


Why is Nascar always on cable?

Nascar isn't always on a cable channel. It is sometimes shown on ABC and the FOX network which are not cable channels.


How many fans does Nascar have?

Regular followers of the NASCAR circuit number in the tens of millions, representing each state in the US and many foreign...


Do you need a license to design products for Hendrick Motor Sports Products?

If you would like to make any money at it then I would say YES. It would too be a good Idea encase they get wind of the fact...


Does Dale Earnhardt Jr have a website for JR Motorsports?

Click on the link under for information


How many people watch Nascar yearly?

It depends. different tracks have different crowd capacities and different races will draw a different TV viewing base, for...


When did Nascar originate?

NASCAR, formed near the period of illegal whiskey. Southerners would modify their cars to go extremely quickly and escape the...


Which team Roush Fenway Hendrick Motorsports Wood Brothers or Penske Racing has the most wins at Michigan International Speedway?

Unable to find that information even on they're website try Contacting them @ Michigan International Speedway 12626 U.S....


Who will get DEI when Teresa Earnhardt dies?

Kerry, Dale Jr., Kelley & Taylor


In Nascar racing why do some drivers wish for a yellow flag and how do they benefit?

Some drivers want a yellow flag (caution flag) to come out so that they can get their car adjusted or fueled or whatever without...


How tall was Dale Earnhardt Sr?

6'2''


Has Jeff Gordon won at Daytona?

Jeff Gordon has won 6 "point races" at Daytona, 3 of them were Daytona 500 wins, the other 3 were the 2nd Daytona race of the...


Which is more popular Formula 1 or Nascar?

NASCAR is tremendously popular in America and F1 is not. The trouble with F1's popularity in the US has nothing to do with the...


Is it uncommon to cheer on a Nascar driver who isn't your favorite when your favorite driver is far behind?

NO IT IS NOT UNCOMMON It's not uncommon because now the most popular drivers belong to a team of drivers so if one driver is...


What education or training do you need to become a Nascar driver?

AnswerA successful track record literally is the first and most important step in becoming a Nascar driver. Teams are always on...


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