Jimmy Johnson.
Darrell Waltrip
A Nascar Cup Series driver can enter 36 races throughout the season.
In 2003, Matt Kenseth won the last Winston Cup Series championship. The following season it was renamed the Nextel Cup Series.
In 2003, Matt Kenseth won the last Winston Cup Series championship. The following season it was renamed the Nextel Cup Series.
Tony Stewart was the last driver to win the Nascar Cup Series championship prior to Jimmie Johnson, it was in 2005. Johnson has been the champion since 2006.
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.
NASCAR driver Reed Sorenson is now a full-time driver in the Nationwide Series. His last Cup Series race was in 2012.
NASCAR driver Elliott Sadler is now a full-time Nationwide Series driver. His last Cup Series race was in 2012.
There is currently no Viagra car being driven in the Nascar Cup Series. The last time Viagra sponsored a car was in 2005, with driver Mark Martin.
In Cup a driver has to be at least 18 and have some experience racing on tracks.
The winner of the last championship cup was JIMMIE JOHNSON.