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Why was Nascar's top series called the Nextel Cup and now it's the Sprint Cup?
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∙ 13y ago
Now it is called the Sprint Cup because Sprint bought out Nextel.
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What year did the Nextel Cup Series begin?
The series was called the (Nextel Cup Series) from 2004-2007. In 2008 it was renamed the Sprint Cup Series.
What is the only remaining track from nascars first sprint cup series season?
Martinsville Speedway
How long is the Sprint Nextel sponsorship staying with Nascar?
AnswerNEXTEL signed with NASCAR before the 2004 season started. The contract is until 2013. Sprint and Nextel merged in 2005. In 2008, it was renamed the Sprint Cup Series.
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.
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.
What is Jimmie Johnson famous for?
Jimmie Johnson is famous for his 5 Consecutive Nextel/Sprint Cup Series Championships.
What was the first Sprint Cup Series race?
The first race using the 'Sprint Cup Series' name was the 2008 Daytona 500.The Sprint Cup Series had several names over the years, including the Nextel Cup, Winston Cup, Grand National and Strictly Stock Series.
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 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)
Why did they stop calling it the Winston Cup?
Winston was force out of sponsoring certain things. Then Nextel stepped in, thus we now have the nextel cup. Winston was also force out of NHRA drag racing, now we have the poweraid championship. After it was deemed illegal to advertise tobacco products, Winston was forced to stop sponsering NASCAR's premier series.
When did the Winston Cup Series become the Sprint Cup Series?
In 2004 the series became known as the Nextel Cup. It was changed to the Sprint Cup Series in 2008. No cigarette company can sponsor any athletic event due to FDA regulations. Namely 21 CFR 1140.34 (c). Click on the link below for more information.
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)
