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Yes, nationwide drivers along with sprint cup drivers must qualify for each race. The racer qualify by running the fastest times on a particular track before the race.
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Who races in the NASCAR Nationwide Series?
The Nationwide Series is made up of drivers that are looking to eventually graduate to the Sprint Cup Series level. There are also a few Sprint Cup drivers that participate in the Nationwide Series, who usually end up winning the championship. There are some that say the Sprint Cup regulars should not move down a class to take money and championships away from the up and coming drivers. Others would say that it brings more competition, which is needed for the younger drivers, before they move up to the next level.
Do sprint drivers have to drive nationwide first?
No, although it is normal for drivers to pay their dues and come up through the ranks of the nationwide series there is no certain rule. A driver may start their rookie year right in the Sprint cup series.
How do you get in the seison 2014 nascar inside line?
NASCAR is sponsored by Sprint and Nationwide. Sprint offers their customers inside NASCAR information through a Sprint app for the smart phone. It will give inside audio from drivers and crew chiefs.
What is the NASCAR Nationwide Series?
Difference Between NASCAR SeriesTo be technical, there are many differences in the Sprint Cup cars and the Nationwide cars. First, the wheelbase is longer in a Cup car at 115 inches. Second, the Cup cars have more horsepower, mainly due to a bigger CFM carb. Third, the Nationwide cars weigh 3400 pounds compared to the Sprint Cup cars at 3500 pounds. And the Cup teams race the COT car, and as of now, the Nationwide teams don't yet. In 2009 the Nationwide cars will have their own version of the COT car. Also, the races are shorter for the Nationwide Series. Nationwide drivers/teams don't get paid near as much as their Cup counterparts.
How many race cars are in a Nascar Cup Series race at one time?
Sprint Cup Series - 36 points races (there are also 3 non-points races, which include the Budweiser Shootout, Sprint Showdown and the Sprint All-Star race)Nationwide Series - 33 points racesCamping World Truck Series - 22 points races
When can Nationwide drivers enter the Sprint Cup Series?
They can enter any level of NASCAR as long as they have sponsors and crew along with someone to choose them as hopefully a full-time Cup driver.
What qualifications do you need to drive a sprint car?
Have a Sprint car, and qualify for a license with that league.
What is NASCAR happy hour?
Typically refers to the last NASCAR Sprint Cup practice session of the weekend before the race. It is not necessarily an hour - could be 45 mins or it could be 1.5 hours. It is always the day before the Sprint Cup race as they do not practice or qualify on race day. (Different from other divisions.) It can refer to any NASCAR series last practice before the race (Weekly Series, Nationwide, Camping World, etc.) but usually is for the Cup Series.
How do the drivers qualify for the NASCAR championship?
The top 10 drivers with the most points after the first 26 races automatically make Nascar's 'Chase for the Sprint Cup'. There are also two wildcard spots available, that would be the two drivers from 11th to 20th place in points who have the most wins.Let's say three drivers from 11th to 20th place have two wins each after the 26 races. The two drivers with the most points of the three would qualify for the wildcard spots.To determine the Nascar Sprint Cup Series winner:Whoever has the most points over the last 10 races of the season is declared the champion.
What got Kasey Kahne into NASCAR driving?
He drove sprint cars before NASCAR. I think he did so well with sprint cars, someone noticed him and offered a job to race stock in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (then it was called the Busch Series) and moved up to Sprint Cup.
Do Nationwide points count toward Sprint Cup points?
No, they are separate series.
When bud shootout qualifying?
As of October 27, 2013 This is the Eligibility for the Sprint Unlimited: So How do you qualify for the Sprint Unlimited? These are the Only 2 Ways. Both have to due with Qualifying. 1.) Coors Light Pole Award: You need to have atleast One Pole Award from your previous season to be in the Sprint Unlimited. 2.) The other way is if you are a past Winner of the Sprint Unlimited. HOWEVER, You MUST have atleast attempted to Qualify for 1 or more of the 36 Point Races in the previous season Before the Sprint Unlimited.
