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NASCAR 1948- 2010

NASCAR is a family-owned and operated business that holds multiple auto racing events throughout the year. There is currently 3 different series that it is divided into, depending on type of car the driver will race and there skill level. NASCAR stands for National Association for Stock Car Auto racing, and the popular sport has continued on for over 50 years. NASCAR holds events in 39 different states, challenge over 100 types of tracks and even some races are held in Canada. NASCAR has grown from where it started being a favorite professional sport in the United States. NASCAR was founded by Bill France Sr. in between 1947-1948, and it still remains in the family. Last year in 2009 Brian France, grandson became the CEO for the company. The companies headquarters are based out of Florida in Daytona Beach. The three different divisions held this year for NASCAR are the Nationwide, Sprint Cup, and Camping World Truck Series. You can find your favorite driver’s NASCAR Diecast at www.diecastcarsnow.com.

Sprint Cup Series

Sprint Cup Series is the top racing series in NASCAR. It started as Strictly Stock Series and Grand National Series then was known as Winston Cup from 1971-2003 and then Nextel Cup up until 2007. From 2007 until currently it has held the name Sprint Cup Series, however overall you can call it simply NASCAR. No matter the name this was still the division that raced stock cars. These engines have the capability to reach 200 mph, however the handling is difficult on these car due to high weight. The Daytona 500  has topped over 15 million viewers in 2009, and the Brickyard 400 is most–attended event, pulling in a crowd of more than 250,000 fans. NASCAR is now one of the top 5 most popular professional sports in the United States.

8-6-2010 Top 5 Sprint Cup Standings:  Kevin Harvick, Jeff Gordon, Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson, and Jeff Burton

Nationwide Series

Nationwide Series would be where you start for your NASCAR career, however you still have to qualify. Drivers that want to compete in the Sprint Cup Series would start here, as this is promoted as the lower circuit Series. Normally Nationwide races are held the same weekend and at the same track, just one day prior to the Sprint Cup Series. This encourages NASCAR fans to attend both events that our scheduled for that weekend. The Nationwide Series recently(2010) had a new design for the cars that were being put on the track. Everyone was excited about the looks of the cars, but were waiting to see how they would handle. Results as of now seem good, Sprint Cup is looking forward to changing there cars as well! Current Models: Dodge Challenger,  Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Impala, and Toyota Camry!

8-6-2010 Top 5 Nationwide Standings: Brad Keselowski, Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch, Justin Allgaier, and Paul Menard

Camping Truck Series

The Camping World Truck Series is a division in NASCAR that races modified pickup trucks. It is a division that is also owned and operated by NASCAR , and is just what it sounds pickup truck racing!