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The series was called the (Nextel Cup Series) from 2004-2007. In 2008 it was renamed the Sprint Cup Series.
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Why was Nascar's top series called the Nextel Cup and now it's the Sprint Cup?
Now it is called the Sprint Cup because Sprint bought out Nextel.
Who was the last Nascar driver to win the Nextel Cup?
Jimmie JohnsonIn 2007, Jimmie Johnson became the last winner of the Nextel Cup Series championship. Beginning in 2008, it became known as the Sprint Cup Series.
What driver won the most Nextel Cup Series Championships during the 1990s?
It was Winston Cup then, not Nextel... Dale Earnhardt - '90, '91, '93 & '94
Is the Daytona 500 more important than the Nextel Cup?
Two points: Nextel cup is now Nascar Sprint cup, and the Daytona 500 is one of the races in the Nascar Sprint cup Series.
Who drives the 31 in th enascar nextel cup series?
Jeff Burton.
Who was the last driver to win the Nextel Cup Series championship?
Jimmie Johnson
Did Jeff Gordon race in the Winston Cup Series in 2006?
Yes, he did. Jeff Gordon's first Nascar Cup Series race was in 1992 and he has been racing every year since. In 2006, it was known as the Nextel Cup Series and Gordon finished sixth in points.
What were the past Nascar Cup Series names?
Strictly Stock Series (1949)Grand National Series (1950-1970)Winston Cup Series (1971-2003)Nextel Cup Series (2004-2007)Sprint Cup Series (2008-present)
What year did Toyota come to NASCAR?
Goody's Dash Series - 2000 (current: ISCARS)Craftsman Truck Series - 2004 (current: Camping World)Busch Series - 2007 (current: Nationwide)Nextel Cup Series - 2007 (current: Sprint Cup)
When did nascar stop calling calling the series the Winston cup?
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company dropped its sponsorship of the Winston Cup Series after the 2003 season. In 2004, Nextel started sponsoring the top series and the name was changed. It's now known as the Sprint Cup Series, due to the Sprint-Nextel merger.
Who was the last Nascar driver to win the Winston Cup ?
In 2003, Matt Kenseth won the last Winston Cup Series championship. The following season it was renamed the Nextel Cup Series.
Who was last nascar the driver to win the Winston cup?
In 2003, Matt Kenseth won the last Winston Cup Series championship. The following season it was renamed the Nextel Cup Series.
