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Sprint Cup Series
The Sprint Cup Series is the top NASCAR racing series. Founded in 1949 under the name Strictly Stock Series (the name was changed to Grand National Series the following year), this racing series has a long, storied history. Although this race has it's roots in the Southeastern United States, this racing series is a favorite among racing fans all over the US.
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Where was Kasey Kahne's first career Nascar Cup Series win?
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Jimmie Johnson's first Nascar win was in the Busch Series, now known as the Nationwide Series. It was on July 14, 2001 at Chicagoland Speedway. His first Cup Series win was on April 28, 2002 at California Speedway.
Who drives the number 9 car in the Nascar Cup Series?
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Dale Jr. was the last to drive it in 2007, but there is currently no number 8 car.
Who drove the number 30 car in the 2010 Nascar Sprint Cup Series?
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David Stremme currently drives the #30 car in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series.
Which Nascar Cup Series races has Dale Earnhardt Jr. won?
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- DirecTV 500 - April 2, 2000
- Pontiac Excitement 400 - May 6, 2000
- Pepsi 400 - July 7, 2001
- MBNA Cal Ripken Jr. 400 - September 23, 2001
- EA Sports 500 - October 21, 2001
- Aaron's 499 - April 21, 2002
- EA Sports 500 - October 6, 2002
- Aaron's 499 - April 6, 2003
- Checker Auto Parts 500 - November 2, 2003
- Daytona 500 - February 15, 2004
- Golden Corral 500 - March 14, 2004
- Chevy American Revolution 400 - May 15, 2004
- Sharpie 500 - August 28, 2004
- EA Sports 500 - October 3, 2004
- Checker Auto Parts 500 - November 7, 2004
- USG Sheetrock 400 - July 10, 2005
- Crown Royal 400 - May 6, 2006
- Lifelock 400 - June 15, 2008
- Quicken Loans 400 - June 17, 2012
How many wins does Jeff Gordon have in Martinsville Va.?
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Jeff Gordon won four Nascar Cup Series races at Dover International Speedway.
- September 17, 1995 - MBNA 500
- June 2, 1996 - Miller 500
- September 15, 1996 - MBNA 500
- June 3, 2001 - MBNA Platinum 400
Who is the sponsor of race car number 23 in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series?
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Matt Kenseth's primary sponsors are HuskyTools, Home Depot and Dollar General.
What are NASCAR gas cans made of?
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Dump cans (so called because they're used to dump fuel into a race car - they pour twelve gallons of gas into a race car in about ten seconds) are made from aluminum.
How did Dale Earnhardt Sr's crash kill him?
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He was blocking for Junior and Michael Waltrip, when Sterling Marlin bumped his car on the left rear, sending Dale into the wall. The accident was inadvertant, Marlin certainly had no malice towards Earnahardt.
When did Dale Jr's dad pass away?
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Dale Earnhardt, Jr.'s father Ralph Dale Earnhardt, Sr. was born on April 29, 1951. He died in a racing accident on February 18, 2001, in Daytona Beach, Florida.
How many accidents has Dale Earnhardt Jr. been in?
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I am not really sure but he has been in NASCAR a long time so he has probably had a lot!!
Where is Dale Earnhardt Sr's 2001 Daytona car now?
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This car was checked from front to back inside to outside by the Florida authorities then released to NASCAR.
NASCAR took it to Charlotte where it was checked by the NASCAR engineers and safety teams.After they finished their inspection it was released to Childress racing.
Where Richard Childress had the car cut up and destroyed.
How many Nascar Cup Series starts does Jimmie Johnson have?
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Jimmie Johnson has been driving in the Nascar Cup Series full time from 2002-2013. In 2001, he only ran three races.
Who drives the number 41 car in the Nascar Cup Series?
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Aric Almirola currently drives the #43 Ford for Richard Petty Motorsports in the Sprint Cup Series.
How much does a Nascar Sprint Cup Series driver earn?
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Depending on how well you do (winnings) and how much they and the race itself pays.
Where does Jeff Gordon rank on the all-time wins list for Nascar?
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Currently, Jeff Gordon is 3rd in wins, with 85.
How many Nascar Cup Series races has Kyle Busch driven in?
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- March 1, 2009 - Shelby 427 (Las Vegas Motor Speedway)
- March 22, 2009 - Food City 500 (Bristol Motor Speedway)
- May 2, 2009 - Crown Royal Presents the Russ Friedman 400(Richmond International Raceway)
- August 22, 2009 - Sharpie 500 (Bristol Motor Speedway)
How many wins did Jeff Gordon have in 2009?
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Carl Edwards has never won a Nascar Cup Series championship. He did however win the 2007 Busch Series championship. It is now known as the Nationwide Series.
Who has more overall wins in the Nascar Cup Series - Jeff Gordon or Jimmie Johnson?
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2013 - Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500
2012 - Ford EcoBoost 400
2012 - Pennsylvania 400
2011 - AdvoCare 500
2011 - 5-Hour Energy 500
2011 - Subway Fresh Fit 500
2009 - Samsung 500
2007 - Bank of America 500
2007 - UAW Ford 500
2007 - Pocono 500
2007 - Dodge Avenger 500
2007 - Aaron's 499
2007 - Subway Fresh Fit 500
2006 - Toyota/SaveMart 350
2006 - USG Sheetrock 400
2005 - Subway 500
2005 - Aaron's 499
2005 - Advance Auto Parts 500
2005 - Daytona 500
2004 - Brickyard 400
2004 - Pepsi 400
2004 - Dodge/Save Mart 350
2004 - Auto Club 500
2004 - Aaron's 499
2003 - Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500
2003 - Subway 500
2003 - Virginia 500
2002 - Protection One 400
2002 - Mountain Dew Southern 500
2002 - Sharpie 500
2001 - Protection One 400
2001 - Global Crossing at the Glen
2001 - Brickyard 400
2001 - Kmart 400
2001 - MBNA Platinum 400
2001 - UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400
2000 - Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400
2000 - Save Mart / Kragen 350
2000 - DieHard 500
1999 - UAW-GM Quality 500
1999 - NAPA Autocare 500
1999 - Frontier at the Glen
1999 - Save Mart/Kragen 350
1999 - California 500
1999 - Cracker Barrell 500
1999 - Daytona 500
1998 - NAPA 500
1998 - A/C Delco 400
1998 - Pepsi 400
1998 - Pepsi Southern 500
1998 - CMT 300
1998 - Pepsi 400
1998 - The Bud at the Glen
1998 - Brickyard 400
1998 - Pennsylvania 500
1998 - Save Mart/Kragen 350
1998 - Coca-Cola 600
1998 - Food City 500
1998 - GM Goodwrench Service Plus 400
1997 - CMT 300
1997 - Mountain Dew Southern 500
1997 - The Bud at the Glen
1997 - California 500
1997 - Pocono 500
1997 - Coca-Cola 600
1997 - Goody's Headache Powder 500
1997 - Food City 500
1997 - Goodwrench Service 400
1997 - Daytona 500
1996 - Tyson Holly Farms 400
1996 - Hanes 500
1996 - MBNA 400
1996 - Mountain Dew Southern 500
1996 - DieHard 500
1996 - UAW-GM Teamwork 500
1996 - Miller 500
1996 - Food City 500
1996 - TranSouth Financial 400
1996 - Pontiac Excitement 400
1995 - MBNA 500
1995 - Mountain Dew Southern 500
1995 - Slick 50 300
1995 - Pepsi 400
1995 - Food City 500
1995 - Purolator 500
1995 - Goodwrench 500
1994 - Brickyard 400
1994 - Coca-Cola 600
Is Dale Earnhardt Jr. too old to win a championship?
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The closest Dale Jr. came to winning the championship was in 2003, when he finished 3rd in points. He also finished 5th in 2004 and 2006.
Who drove the number 15 car in NASCAR in 2010?
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On July 15, 2001, Michael Waltrip drove the #15 Napa car for Dale Earnhardt Inc. at Chicagoland Speedway. Michael started 39th and finished 22nd in the 2001 Tropicana 400.
When was Kevin Harvick's first win in Nascar?
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The following are Kevin Harvick's first wins in Nascar's top three series:
- Cup Series - March 11, 2001 - Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 500 (Atlanta Motor Speedway)
- Nationwide Series - July 29, 2000 - Carquest Auto Parts 250 (Gateway International Raceway)
- Truck Series - November 8, 2002 - Chevy Silverado 150 (Phoenix International Raceway)
Who won the Nascar Winston Cup championship in 2000 and 2001?
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Dale Earnhardt won the 1990 NASCAR Winston Cup, his fourth of seven championships.
He finished the season with 4430 points, just edging out rival, Mark Martin by 26 points!
Who drove the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup race car in Nascar?
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Coke does not sponsor a specific race car in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series. However, there is the Coca-Cola racing family, which consists of ten drivers with Coke being one of their multiple sponsors. Tony Stewart, Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin, Greg Biffle, Kurt Busch, Ryan Newman, Bobby Labonte, Clint Bowyer, Jeff Burton and Jamie McMurray make up the Coca-Cola family.
How many Winston Cup Series races did David Pearson start?
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During his 27 year career, David Pearson started 574 Nascar Cup Series races. He started 351 races when it was known as the Grand National Series and 223 races when it was the Winston Cup Series.
How many laps is the Coke Zero 400?
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The race now known as the Coke Zero 400 had back to back winners 5 times in its history. Fireball Roberts won the (Firecracker 250 & 400- 1962 & 1963), A.J. Foyt (Firecracker 400- 1964 & 1965), Cale Yarborough (Firecracker 400-1967 & 1968), David Pearson (Firecracker 400- 1972, 1973 & 1974) and Tony Stewart (Pepsi 400- 2005 & 2006). This race became known as the Coke Zero 400 in 2008.
