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1997 In NASCAR
The following NASCAR national series were held in 1997: * 1997 NASCAR Winston Cup Series - The top racing series in NASCAR. * 1997 NASCAR Busch Series - The second-highest racing series in NASCAR. *1997 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series The 1997 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series was the third season of the Craftsman Truck Series, the third highest stock car racing series sanctioned by NASCAR in the United States. Jack Sprague of Hendrick Motorsports won the title. Teams & drivers ... - The third-highest racing series in NASCAR. {{s-end NASCAR seasons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (NASCAR) is an American auto racing sanctioning and operating company that is best known for stock car racing. The privately owned company was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1948, and his son, Jim France, has been the CEO since August 2018. The company is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida. Each year, NASCAR sanctions over 1,500 races at over 100 tracks in 48 US states as well as in Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Europe. History Early stock car racing In the 1920s and 1930s, Daytona Beach supplanted France and Belgium as the preferred location for world land speed records. After a historic race between Ransom Olds and Alexander Winton in 1903, 15 records were set on what became the Daytona Beach Road Course between 1905 and 1935. Daytona Beach had become synonymous with fast cars in 1936. Drivers raced on a course, consisting of a stretch of beach as one straightaway, and a narrow blacktop beachfront highway, Florid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 NASCAR Winston Cup Series
The 1997 NASCAR Winston Cup Series was the 49th season of professional stock car racing in the United States and the 26th modern-era NASCAR Cup series. It began on February 9 and ended on November 16. Jeff Gordon of Hendrick Motorsports won his second Cup championship at the end of the season. It was the last season until 2019 without Matt Kenseth. Teams and drivers Complete schedule Limited schedule Schedule Races Busch Clash The Busch Clash, a race for pole winners from the previous season, and drivers who have won the event before was run on February 9 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Terry Labonte drew the pole. The race was broadcast on CBS. Top ten results # Jeff Gordon # Rusty Wallace # Dale Earnhardt # Ward Burton # Ernie Irvan # Mark Martin # Dale Jarrett # Ricky Craven # Johnny Benson Gatorade 125s The Gatorade Twin 125s were run on February 13 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Mike Skinner and Steve Grissom were the pole sitters for races one and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 NASCAR Busch Series
The 1997 NASCAR Busch Series began February 15 and ended November 9. Randy LaJoie of BACE Motorsports won the championship. Teams and drivers Complete schedule List of full-time teams at the start of 1997. Part-time schedule Races Gargoyles 300 The Gargoyles 300 was held on February 15 at Daytona International Speedway. Elliott Sadler won the pole. Top ten results #74-Randy LaJoie #36-Todd Bodine #21-Michael Waltrip #87-Joe Nemechek #63-Tracy Leslie #45-Greg Sacks #3-Steve Park #37- Mark Green #4-Jeff Purvis #10-Phil Parsons Goodwrench Service 200 The Goodwrench Service 200 was held on February 22 at North Carolina Speedway. Mark Martin won the pole. Top ten results #60-Mark Martin #32-Dale Jarrett #74-Randy LaJoie #10-Phil Parsons #29-Elliott Sadler #2- Ricky Craven #36-Todd Bodine #34-Mike McLaughlin #99- Glenn Allen Jr. #33-Tim Fedewa Hardee's Fried Chicken 250 The Hardee's Fried Chicken 250 was held on March 1 at Richmond International Raceway. Ran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
The 1997 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series was the third season of the Craftsman Truck Series, the third highest stock car racing series sanctioned by NASCAR in the United States. Jack Sprague of Hendrick Motorsports won the title. Teams & drivers List of full-time teams at the start of 1997. Races Chevy Trucks Challenge The inaugural Chevy Trucks Challenge was held January 19 at Walt Disney World Speedway. Jack Sprague won the pole. Top ten results # 80-Joe Ruttman # 20- Butch Miller # 17-Rich Bickle # 3-Jay Sauter # 6-Rick Carelli # 43-Jimmy Hensley # 98-Kenny Irwin Jr. # 94-Ron Barfield Jr. # 13-Curtis Markham # 86-Stacy Compton Failed to qualify: 01- Billy Ogle, 04- Thomas Spangler, 08- Felix Giles, 9- Greg Marlowe, 19-Tony Raines, 22- David Smith, 23- T. J. Clark, 25- Andy Genzman, 26-Andy Belmont, 27-Rob Rizzo, 39-Jeff Spraker, 41-Randy Renfrow, 45- Michael Cohen, 51- Perry Tripp, 52-Tobey Butler, 54- Jon Leavy, 56-Darin Brassfield, 59- Shane Doles, 61-Randy Tolsma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1996 In NASCAR
In 1996 in NASCAR, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) sanctioned three national touring series, eight regional touring series, and the Winston Racing Series for local competition. NASCAR champions in 1996 were Terry Labonte, Randy LaJoie, Ron Hornaday Jr., Lance Hooper, Dave Dion, Tony Hirschman, Lyndon Amick, Mike Cope, Kelly Tanner, Chris Raudman, Joe Kosiski, and Larry Phillips. Off-track activities During 1996, NASCAR expanded its brand into several new entertainment areas. The NASCAR Online website went live during the year, while the first four NASCAR Thunder stores, operated in conjunction with Gaylord Entertainment, were opened. In addition, the NASCAR Racing Online Series, based on Papyrus's ''NASCAR Racing 2'' game, was formed using the Total Entertainment Network system. National touring series Winston Cup Series The 1996 NASCAR Winston Cup Series consisted of 31 events, run at 18 race tracks in 15 states. Terry Labonte won his second seri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1998 In NASCAR
The following NASCAR national series were held in 1998: * 1998 NASCAR Winston Cup Series - The top racing series in NASCAR. * 1998 NASCAR Busch Series - The second-highest racing series in NASCAR. *1998 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series The 1998 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series was the fourth season of the Craftsman Truck Series, the third highest stock car racing series sanctioned by NASCAR in the United States. Ron Hornaday Jr. of Dale Earnhardt, Inc. won the championship. Tea ... - The third-highest racing series in NASCAR. {{end box NASCAR seasons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of NASCAR Seasons
NASCAR, originally an acronym for National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing, held its first season in 1949. NASCAR runs a number of racing series, including three nation-wide race divisions: the top level NASCAR Cup Series; the "minor league" proving ground NASCAR Xfinity Series The NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) is a stock car racing series organized by NASCAR. It is promoted as NASCAR's second-tier circuit to the organization's top level Cup Series. NXS events are frequently held as a support race on the day prior to a ...; and the pickup truck racing of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The NASCAR championship seasons consist of a series of races held on purpose-built List of NASCAR race tracks, tracks. The results of each race are combined to determine two championships in each of the top series, one for List of NASCAR champions, drivers and one for List of NASCAR Manufacturers' champions, manufacturers. The Drivers' Championship is awarded to each division's most s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 In NASCAR
The following NASCAR national series were held in 1997: * 1997 NASCAR Winston Cup Series - The top racing series in NASCAR. * 1997 NASCAR Busch Series - The second-highest racing series in NASCAR. *1997 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series The 1997 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series was the third season of the Craftsman Truck Series, the third highest stock car racing series sanctioned by NASCAR in the United States. Jack Sprague of Hendrick Motorsports won the title. Teams & drivers ... - The third-highest racing series in NASCAR. {{s-end NASCAR seasons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
