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I'm sure anyone who loves racing and knows how to drive has had that moment. You know what I mean - your buckled into your car, gripping the wheel thinking - "If only I had a big-name sponsor and the right car and crew I could be a champion race car driver - I'd kick ass!!" Racing is a sport we can relate to. Bump drafting and trading paint are a part of our vocabulary. Racing is a premier sport; if you're thinking it's just for rednecks, you're wrong.
NASCAR has the top three racing series with the Nextel Cup Series, the Busch Series, and Craftsman Truck Series. The Indy Racing League has the potential to make huge strides in 2007 if they combine with the Champ cars to create an exciting race schedule, bringing the best teams and drivers of the two series together. No matter what series you're loyal to, there is no other sport that offers such a great overall fan experience. ENJOY!!
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This is the big leagues! NASCAR's top racing series where only the elite survive. The Nextel Cup Series is owned and operated by NASCAR. They have 36 races per year that count toward the championship. The top ten drivers after 26 races compete in the chase (the last 10 races) to see who has the most points after 36 races. The driver with the most points is declared the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Champion.
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Often compared to the triple A of baseball, the Busch Series is where young drivers get a chance to show their driving skills. The goal is to prove talent so they will be elevated to NASCAR's top series, the Nextel Cup. The Busch Series is owned and operated by NASCAR, they have 35 races per year. The driver with the most points at the end of the season is declared the NASCAR Busch Series Champion.
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Modified pick up trucks, that are less aerodynamic than both the Busch and Nextel Cup cars, make for great racing. There is slippin', slidin', beatin' and bangin'. You definitely get your money's worth. The truck series is a proving ground for young drivers to move up to the Busch Series as well as a series where older drivers come to ride into the sunset of their careers. They have 25 races and the driver with the most points at the end of the season becomes the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion.
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Also known as IRL. The Indy Racing League is an open wheel racing series. They are predominately oval track races but have recently branched into road courses. Their biggest race is the Indianapolis 500. The IRL is owned by Hulman and Company. They have 14 races and the driver with the most points at the end of the season is crowned Indy Racing League Champion.
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