NASCAR, Sprint Cup

This series is the most popular racing series in the world. NASCAR uses a stock car, and most races are on ovals, with the occasional street / road circuit race being added in recent years. Races are held across the U.S. with the most recent addition of one course in Canada. Sponsorship is King in this series, with companies paying millions of dollars to be associated with this wildly popular series. The NASCAR season is 10 months long—the longest of all major U.S. sports.

Series: NASCAR, Sprint Cup Link opens in a new window
Category: Stock Car
Course Type: Primarily oval, some road
Approximate Race Length: 600 miles
Top Speed: ~200 mph
Fuel: Racing gasoline
0-60 mph: Know the answer? Let us know!
0-100 mph: 4-5 secs
Horsepower: ~700
Traction Control: Not allowed
Engine: Normally-aspirated, 5.8L V-8; no turbochargers or superchargers allowed
Gearbox: Manual with 4 forward gears
Tires: Ungrooved racing slicks
Wheelbase: 110"
Chassis: Steel tubing with integral rollcage
Brakes: 4-piston steel (carbon pads)
Suspension: Front and rear--independent coil springs, upper and lower A arms
Min. Weights: 3,400 lbs. without driver
Max Height: 51"
Max Width: 79"
Geographic Scope: United States
Driver Change: No
Annual Cost Per Car: Know the answer? Let us know!
Vehicle Manufacturers: Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Toyota

Upcoming Races

DateEventVenueLocationGet Tickets!
02/09/2008 12Budweiser Shootout
02/14/2008 12Gatorade Duel At Daytona
02/17/2008 12Daytona 500
02/24/2008 12Auto Club 500
03/02/2008 19UAW-Dodge 400Tickets
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