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43 drivers are in one Nascar Sprint Cup Series race.
In a Nascar Cup and Nationwide Series race there are 43 drivers. In a Nascar Truck Series race there are 36 starting drivers.
The most drivers who could race in a NASCAR race is 43 right now. But back in the 40's and 50's it was about 60.
No, they do not need a drivers license to drive a NASCAR race car.
In his very first NASCAR race in the Busch Series on October 20, 1990 at Rockingham in the AC-Delco 200. He was involved in a wreck on lap 33 and ended up with a 39th place finish.
The first Nascar "Strictly Stock" race was held on June 19, 1949 at Charlotte Speedway and fielded 33 drivers.
A Nascar drivers pay is determined by how they do in the race. The drivers divide the purse with first and second place drivers being paid the most.
Unlimited can qualify, but only 43 can race.
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They currently have a set maximum number of 43 at every race.
It is just a form of celebration.
The Nascar Cup Series fields 43 drivers at every race they go to on the schedule.