[simple simon]

i found some FAQ's about NASCAR i found very interesting and informative that i thought i would share with everyone

most of you may likely already know most of this info ..... but let's be kind to those that dont

no shame in ignorance and much honor to those that seek education

please everyone feel free to add any you feel would help

[Souporscotty]

What info?

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by Souporscotty

What info?

dude i started the thread 3 minutes before you posted, give it a little time

[simple simon]

HOW TO CONTACT NASCAR?
NASCAR's mailing address is:
1801 W. International Speed Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL, 32114
(386) 253-0611
(386) 253-8804

fanfeedback@nascar.com

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[simple simon]

Info on Nextel? contact info?
to Contact Nextel:
Mr. Tim Donohue
President, CEO
Nextel Communications
2001 Edmund Halley Drive
Reston, Virginia 20191
EMAIL: Media Relations

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[simple simon]

How can someone get a NASCAR Nextel Cup [or Busch or Trucks] Rules Book?
Only teams, drivers, NASCAR Officials can get a Nextel Cup rules book. NASCAR does not sell them and I can't get them for anyone. You can join NASCAR, last I heard it was $400, see 1st question above on ways to contact NASCAR

Rules and Guidelines
NASCAR issues five different Rule Books, each of which includes in its title reference to a particular NASCAR-sanctioned series. There is a NASCAR Rule Book for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, a NASCAR Rule Book for the NASCAR Busch Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, NASCAR Regional Touring Series and NASCAR Weekly Racing Series. Each NASCAR Rule Book is published exclusively for NASCAR members.
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[suedon70]

Thanks for the link Simple Simon - I checked it out and found out some info I didn't know (especially about the origin of the checkered flag)...

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by suedon70

Thanks for the link Simple Simon - I checked it out and found out some info I didn't know (especially about the origin of the checkered flag)...

no problem

[simple simon]

Why do sometimes a driver who finishes lower then another driver get more money? and How much do drivers get paid?
In part from That's Racin': A lot of NASCAR drivers are eligible for various NASCAR awards programs based on past performance. For example, drivers who have won races in recent years, are part of a Winner's Circle program(click for the latest update and rules on this program) that pays them a predetermined amount of money for each race they start. Jeff Gordon, as defending Nextel Cup champion, gets a $10,000 bonus for every race he starts this season. Other differences are based on which contingency award programs a particular driver participates in. For example, Gatorade pays bonuses to the top three cars at the halfway point of a race. But, if one of the cars in the top three does not carry the Gatorade sticker on its driver-side quarter panel, it is not eligible to collect that money. This holds true for more than a dozen contingency award programs. Another explanation: there are different plans from where you are in points or if you're in the winner's circle. Top-25 in points there's one plan, 25-40 there's another plan. Then, the winner's circle, the car owner's guaranteed so much money to represent their team at the race
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[simple simon]

Are drivers required to wear full-face helmets or gloves?
Q) While watching the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr. wasn't wearing his racing gloves during the race. Is it mandatory for racers to wear ALL of their racing gear during the race? And also can Dale Jr. be penalized for not wearing his racing gloves during the race?

A) Jeff Hammond: No, drivers are not required to wear gloves. It is recommended that they wear them.

A) Larry McReynolds: That's a great question, but gloves are not required by NASCAR. It is a lot like a full-face helmet. NASCAR suggests you wear it.(FoxSports Q&A)(6-1-2004)
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[simple simon]

Are drivers required to have a valid driver's licence from a state / country to race in NASCAR?
A valid driver's license is NOT a requirement to compete in NASCAR. Competitors must have a valid NASCAR license.
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[simple simon]

How to break a tie during qualifying? (same speed/time)

When drivers are tied for a starting spot during qualifying, it is broken by owners points standings(not drivers). For provisionals standings see the link to my Provisional Status page on the Stats Menu and Links page

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[Souporscotty]

Well, excuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuse ME!

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by Souporscotty

Well, excuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuse ME!

lol

im slow is all ....... tough to do this and watch cartoons

[simple simon]

What makes a race track a short track or a superspeedway?

Pretty simple actually, an oval track of one(1) mile or more is considered a superspeedway. An oval tracks under a mile in length is considered a short track. At present there are only three short tracks, Bristol(.533 mile), Martinsville(.526 mile) and Richmond(.75 mile). Of course Sears Point and Watkins Glen are road courses.

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