What's the difference between the Nextel Cup and Busch series racing? How are the cars different?
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Busch series cars typically have less horsepower which is supposed to keep their speeds down, though on the superspeed ways where they have time to accelerate they can come close in top speed. There are some other minor details that are different. Namely the fuel tanks and the lenght of fuel line that a car can have etc. Oh, and since the cars are less expensive it makes it affordable for smaller owners to get involved. This also translates to smaller prize winning for each race.
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I think something needs to be done, but I'm not sure where to begin.  If you don't run the whole Busch Series, is it fair to get points for those races that you are in?  For someone like Jr or Stewart, they're there to win, forget about points...\nAnd really, once you've made it to Cup, why mess around in Busch, unless you want the win, or extra practice, or you like that track??  \nMaybe you could have a rule where if you make a race, you are required to attempt to qualify for the next one, to try keep them in all season...\nI'm against changing anything in the points, like only giving points to Busch regulars, but yes, something needs to be done...\nDon't take away my Saturday race though, I like going to the track for the weekend and seeing both Series race...
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JIMMIE JOHNSON OF COURSE AND KEVIN HARVICK FOR BUSCH\nJIMMIE BETTER WIN THE CUP\nHAVE A NICE DAY
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I went to a race in VEGAS last year.  It was awesome.  I would like to go again this year because they are completely remodeling the infield.  I recently saw a rendering and the infiled will be set up so that you can see down into the garages.  I would tell you to go to  Vegas- since you live there, you don't have to spend money on the hotel or flight so use the money you would have spent on that and get a pit pass so that you can take advantage of the new infield.  Also Qualifying and practice day, is a good day to have pit passes.  The drivers are more laid back.
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The races usually run about 3 hours for the Nextel Cup, 2 to 2.5 for Busch series.
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Comments like that is why there is rivalries.  Yes- I am a Jeff Gordon fan and he earned his way to Nascar- starting out in go-carts, sprint cars, midgets!
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NASCAR (in my opinion) is wayyyyyyyyy more exciting than F1. When it comes to competition, entertainment, and racing, NASCAR is a lot better than F1.  Granted, the technology gap between the two is considerable, NASCAR makes up for it with their appeal to the fans, marketing and promotion.....*PLUS* i like the fact that during a single race there are more lead changes, and throughout the season different winners//it makes NASCAR far more exciting than F1. \n\n*NASCAR fan forever//24 & 48 my Hendrick Boyzzzz*
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There is a lot more to racing than going around.  There are the setups - which if they are off a little, you will not have a good day.  There are tires, shocks, engine parts, etc that with the right tweaking will get that little extra that you will need to win.  \n\nThen once on the track, there is the skill of the driver, knowing where to go, how much to push the car, then when & how much to back off to prevent wrecking.\n\nThis is the same whether you are talking about your local Sat night short track or super speedway. \n\nAnd, in what other sport do you push yourself to the limit and take your life (and others) in your hand everytime you go on the track?  \n\nThe excitement is to see who has the luck and the skill to win each race......\n\nTake some time & don't just watch the cars go around, pay attention to what they are doing & adjusting in order to win!
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check out Mario Andretti, he has won at all levels and types of racing from F1 it Nascar  :)
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Ok I am a huge NASCAR fan and the point system is kind of confusing. But I am sure you can understand.The winner of each Nextel Cup race receives 180 points. The runner-up scores 170. From there, the point total declines in five-point increments for Nos. 2-6; points drop four points per driver for Nos. 7-11; and three-point increments separate drivers' points for finishers 12th place and lower.\n\nIn addition to the points allocated, any driver who leads a lap receives five bonus points. The driver who leads the most laps receives an additional five bonus points.\nIn Nextel Cup racing, following the 26th race of the season, all drivers in the top 10 -- and any others within 400 points of the leader -- earn a berth in the Chase for the Nextel Cup.\n\nAll drivers in the Chase will have their point totals adjusted. The first-place driver in the standings begins the Chase with 5,050 points; the second-place driver will start with 5,045, etc. Incremental five-point drops will continue through 10th place (5,005 points).\n\nIf more than 10 drivers qualify for the Chase, the additional drivers will have their points reset at 5,005.\n\n• Owners are rewarded in the points race in much the same fashion but, unlike drivers, they earn points for merely attempting to make a race. If an owner shows up with two drivers and one fails to qualify, the owner still receives points for the non-qualifying effort.\n\nThrough the first five races of the season, the top 35 in owners' points from the previous season are guaranteed a starting spot in the race. Beginning with the sixth race, the top 35 in current owners' points are guaranteed a spot.\n\nThe fastest non-qualifier on race day earns 31 points for his owner, three down from the 43rd-place points. The scale continues downward for all non-qualifiers, with the lowest possible point awarded being one.\n\n• Manufacturers have a points race of their own. The car maker who has a driver take first place in a race earns nine points for that race. Second-best performance by a manufacturer gets six points, third place earns four points and fourth place, three points\nRace Points System \nFinish Points   Finish Points
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Kansas City MO is much bigger and more interesting.  Kansas City KS is smaller, depressed, and a place to avoid.  The NASCAR track is on the Kansas side, but it's far west of KCK.\n\nIf you're talking about metro population (population of the city and its suburbs), then KC MO is still the bigger of the two.
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I get into the garage areas of the ARCA races and Busch races beause of the company I work with sponsors a car so we ge the garage passes.\n Some tracks have a pre-race garage pass so you can go up and down pit road and sometimes get to see a driver or 2.
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Well, I don't think it's meant to be a rival for F1. It's an off-season thing to keep race fans amused until F1 starts again in the spring. That being said, I am very much interested. I think NASCAR's success has made the A1-GP's promoters realize that many fans are interested in seeing drivers compete on an even playing field.
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I used to be a fan until they have changed the sport.  Use to be an all American sport, not anymore.  I am not sure what you would like to know because there is a lot to the sport.  I would suggest watching it on tv because the do a really good job explaining everthing from the cars to the points and more.
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I'm a nascar buff and can say a lot about this, but the previous posts pretty much say it all. I'll only add that NASCAR is bigger now because they are expanding into bigger markets. The competition on the track is closer, but I just don't think it's as exciting as it was 10 years ago. The rivalries and driver personalities are so bland now. I think in 5 years, the "popularity" of the sport will fade as the "new" fans move on to whatever else is popular at the time. Maybe soap box derby?
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i dont think so imagine going to a dirt track and them saying you cant race here cause you win to much besides i think the nascar drivers bring more money in therefore payouts are larger so the busch guys may or may not win but they are going to get a bigger check and more publicity than if nascar drivers were not there. also i remember watching busch say 5 yrs ago noone hardly came now look at it    LET THE BIG BOYS PLAY
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NASCAR is a sport. no matter what all you haters think. it is. try & drive 500 laps no time outs, no nothing. try and not crash, try and save yourself if you do crash. NHRA is also a sport. trust me my uncle & dad are both in it. try going up to like 200mph stright and not crashing into the person next to you. both NHRA & NASCAR are BOTH sports not matter what any of you say =]