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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.
276 Questions
What were the names of Jimmie Johnson's pit crew members for 2012?
Jimmie Johnson's 2011 Nascar Sprint Cup Series pit crew:
- Crew Chief - Chad Knaus
- Jackman - T.J. Ford
- Gasman - Brandon Harder
- Front Tire Changer - Colin Fambrough
- Front Tire Carrier - Art Simmons
- Rear Tire Changer - Calvin Teague
- Rear Tire Carrier - Matt Tyrrell
- Spotter - Earl Barban
What year did Dale Earnhardt Sr. win at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway?
Dale Sr. won nine Cup Series races and one Busch Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway (formerly known as Bristol International Speedway).
- April 9, 1988 (Busch win)
- April 1, 1979
- March 30, 1980
- April 6, 1985
- August 24, 1985
- April 12, 1987
- August 22, 1987
- August 27, 1988
- April 10, 1994
- August 28, 1999
Who is the crew chief for Jeff Burton?
Rodney Childers is the crew chief for NASCAR driver Mark Martin and the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine car.
Martin currently drives a part-time schedule in the Cup Series.
Where does Kyle Busch rank in all-time Nascar Cup Series wins?
With 26Nascar Cup Series wins, Kyle Busch is tied for 21stall-time with Fred Lorenzen.
Who drives the number 21 car in the Nascar Cup Series?
Matt Kenseth drove the #17 car in the Sprint Cup Series from 1999-2012.
In 2013 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. began driving the # 17 car for Roush Fenway Racing. Kenseth has moved to the # 20 and is driving a Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing.
How long has Joey Logano been racing in the Nascar Cup Series?
He started racing quarter midgets as a little kid in Connecticut, where he originally lived. Then he moved with his family to Georgia so that his sister could pursue her dream of ice skating. From there, he was able to get noticed, especially by Mark Martin, who dubbed him the "real deal" at age 15. Joe Gibbs signed a contract with him after Richard Childress let him go.
What year did Dale Earnhardt Sr. start driving the number 3 car?
Dale Sr. drove the blue and yellow Wrangler #3 car for the last 11 races of the 1981 season, (switching from the #2 Wrangler car) and also from 1984 to 1987. In 1982 and 1983 he drove the #15 Wrangler car.
Who was Joey Logano's 2011 pit crew in the Nascar Cup Series?
Zipadelli, Greg - Crew Chief
Byrne, Bill - Pit Support
Copley, Alan - Pit Support
Dean, Thomas - Front Tire Carrier
Foster, Todd - Pit Support
Groen, Eric - Rear Tire Carrier
Hussey, Ira Jo - Front Tire Changer
Larson, Brian - Catch Can
Lee, Jason - Jack Man
Robertson, Mark - Spotter
Turner, Kyle - Rear Tire Changer
Who was Dale Earnhardt Sr's crew chief at the time of his death?
No, he was not. Steve Letarte announced that he will leave Hendrick Motorsports at the end of the 2014 season and pursue a broadcasting career. Greg Ives will be Dale Jr's crew chief beginning in 2015.
Who is the new sprint cup girl?
I think who you are talking about is the Ms. Sprint Cup girl. She interviews and stuff but is mainly there to look pretty and smile! There's actually three of them. But the only one I ever see at the race is the brown haired girl. I want her job when I get older...I'm only 13 lol.
The 2011 Miss Sprint Cup girls are Monica Palumbo, Paige Duke and Kim Coon.
What was Dale Earnhardt Sr's first race in the Winston Cup Series?
Dale Earnhardt began his Winston Cup career in 1975, making his first start at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina in the longest race on the Cup circuit, the World 600.
Where did Bobby Labonte get his first Winston Cup win?
Bobby Labonte got his first Winston Cup win at Charlotte Motor Speedway. It was the Coca-Cola 600 on May 28, 1995.
Who is the crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr.?
Dale Earnhardt Jr's 2010 Pit Crew:
Crew Chief - Lance McGrew
Engineer - Chris Heroy
Gas Man - Chris Fasulka
Jackman - Mark Jacobs
Front Tire Changer - Adam Emmert
Front Tire Carrier - Ben Fischbeck
Rear Tire Changer - Kip Wolfmeier
Rear Tire Carrier - Matt Myers
Catch Can - Jason Dalrymple
Pit Crew Coaches - Mark Mauldin & Walt Smith
How many Nascar Cup Series championships has Jeff Gordon won?
In 2011, Jeff Gordon won three Nascar Cup Series races.
- February 27th: Subway Fresh Fit 500 (Phoenix)
- June 12th: 5-Hour Energy 500 (Pocono)
- September 6th: AdvoCare 500
When was Jeff Gordon's last Nascar Cup Series win?
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How many Nascar Cup Series cars are from Hendrick Motorsports?
Hendrick Motorsports won 10 Nascar Cup Series championships.
The three drivers that won the titles were Terry Labonte(1996), Jeff Gordon (1995, 1997, 1998, 2001) and Jimmie Johnson (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010).
What percentage does Jeff Gordon own of Jimmie Johnson's race team?
He's part owner of Jimmie Johnson's car, along with Rick Hendrick.
Who is Tony Stewart's crew chief?
- Crew Chief: Darian Grubb
- Car Chief: Jeff Meendering
- Spotter: Bob Jeffrey
- Gas Man: Jeff "Gooch" Patterson
- Jackman: Mike Casto
- Front Tire Changer: Kelly Kellis
- Front Tire Carrier: Todd Drakulich
- Rear Tire Changer: Daniel Smith
- Rear Tire Carrier: Mike "Shrek" Morneau
- Catch Can: Rick Pigeon
- Windshield: Troy Welty
- Pit Crew Coach: Joe Piette
- Engine Specialist: Randy Hefner
- Tire Specialist: Aaron Keuhn
- Shock Specialist: Adam Gravitt
- Truck Drivers: Jerry Honeycutt and Tim Harrison
- Engineer: Jonathan Toney and Scott Radel
How many Nascar Cup Series races did Dale Earnhardt Jr. win compared to Mark Martin?
Mark Martin has 40 Nascar Cup wins and Dale Jr. has 19.
What Nascar number does Tony Stewart use on his car?
The #20 that Tony Stewart drove while racing for Joe Gibbs, remained with Joe Gibbs Racing. It is now Joey Logano's number.
Being that Stewart had to choose a new number after he left, he chose #14. This was done in honor of his childhood idol, A.J. Foyt.
Who won 7 NASCAR Winston Cups?
Two drivers have won 7 NASCAR championships Richard Petty (Named the king for his 200 wins the most of all time and 7 championships)and Dale Earnhardt (nickname the intimadator for his aggressive driving style )hope that helps you out
Do the season points count towards the Chase for the Sprint Cup?
No, they do not. Each driver will begin the Chase with 2,000 points. In addition, the top ten drivers will get three bonus points for each win they had during the first 26 races.
Who drove for Hendrick Motorsports in 2005?
The Hendrick Motorsports #25 car was driven by Casey Mears in 2007 for 36 races. Brad Keselowski drove the car for two races in 2008 and seven races in 2009.
The #25 car debuted as the #60 in 2003, then changing to #84 in 2004 and then again to #44 in 2005-2006.
