Should NASCAR allow Nextel Cup & older drivers to drive in the Busch & Cratfsman Truck Series?

Question

NASCAR is the only sport to allow upper level drivers participate in its farm system. Does this not hurt the level of drivers coming up?

The only reasons I am aware they do it is so the drivers can make more money, and to sell tickets with big name Nextel drivers. Any other thoughts?

BigKyle really wants those 10 points..hum. Let me think about it

Answer 1

Well I think the Truck Series has pretty much turned into a Series for Cup drivers on their way down the career ladder.You don't see too many Cup guys driving in the trucks on a regular basis,probably because the trucks seldom run at the same tracks as the Cup Series every week.Now the Busch Series is a different matter,I hate to see nearly half the field in every Busch race being Cup drivers.The Cup guys use these races as huge practice sessions for their Cup race the next day.Now I am aware that there are differences between the two types of cars,but valuable information can still be gathered from these races.The worst thing about this to me is these Cup drivers usually drive for the same owner that they drive for in the Cup Series.So what happens is the Cup guys finish in all or most of the top spots taking the lions share of the prize money.(like they really need it ) This money is no more than chump change to these Cup drivers.But they are taking the opportunity to win the good prize money away from the Busch regulars many of whom make their living driving these cars.So what we have are drivers with more seasoning and experience,driving superior race cars wining the big money I just think it is so unfair.Another effect this has had is to reduce the number of up and coming drivers with the experience and seasoning to drive in the Cup Series I've heard a lot of talk lately about the shortage of Cup qualified drivers.well Duh what did the owners think was going to happen when they put Cup drivers in enough cars to fill almost half the field every week in the Busch Races.I think they shot their selves in the foot on this one.Just look at all the wrangling going on over mediocre drivers Brian Vickers,Dale Jarrett.Elliot Sadler.Jeremy Mayfield to name a few.I think NASCAR should make a new rule that would state that if a Cup driver is in the top twenty in NEXTEL Cup points they can not participate in a Busch Race there would be a one year exception for rookie drivers.Iv'e heard that the main reason NASCAR doesn't want to change this is due to their fear that if the big name drivers don't run the Busch races the fans won't flock to the races and fill NASCAR'S coffers with as much money,but gee how much money do you have to have before it's enough.Besides I don't think it would affect them as much as NASCAR thinks.I would really like to see a change in this area.

Answer 2

I think they should limit the number of Cup drivers allowed in each Busch race. Also, they should leave the top 10 starting positions to Busch drivers only so the highest a Cup driver could start would be 11th.

With this, NASCAR can still have the big Cup names in the race to attract the crowds and tv audience while preventing the Cup drivers from smothering the Busch drivers. Remember, for every Cup driver that makes the Busch race, there's a Busch team that has to go home.

Answer 3

In my opinion, no. There should be rules to push the top tier Nextel Cup drivers out of the Busch Series, such as:
1. Win a Nextel race; sit out the next Busch race.
2. Make the Chase for the Nextel Cup; skip the next Busch season.
3. Win the Nextel Cup Championship; congratulations, you've graduated to the big league.

Answer 4

I don't believe the veteran drivers should be allowed to run either the Busch or Craftsman Truck series. These lower series give these up-and-coming drivers a chance to get noticed. If a full-time Nextel Cup driver runs a race or two in the lower series, fine. But they should not be in contention for the points (or the championship). Let's give these young drivers a chance to get some recognition!

Answer 5

i think that the Bosch and Craftsman Truck series should be allowed only for up and coming drivers. the Nextel drivers that compete in Busch, to my knowledge do it to get familiar with the track b4 the Nextel race. Busch most of the time mirrors the Nextel schedule.

Answer 6

I don't think they should allow it. I, absolutely, think it hurts the drivers that drive Busch Series fulltime. I love NASCAR and the drivers, but what does it prove to go down a level and win a race?? Besides, I always viewed the Busch Series as the training ground for NASCAR. But...maybe that's just me.

Answer 7

they are not really farm teams, tho' nextel is the best of the best, busch cars and crasftsman trucks each handle alot differently than nextel cars. each series has its own set of rules as well, it is also an awsome learning opportunity for the young guys or less experienced to observe our veterans. many race in the other series' for the shear pleasure of racing cause that is what they love, like kenny schrader running with the arca regulars. i would never begrudge them for doing everything by the book to get there and meet all standards of eligibility and qualifications...i say have fun!!

Answer 8

I'm not sure you can totally eliminate it, but you should have to pick one series to race full-time and then for the other you can only run maybe 8 races a season. Otherwise there's no reason to even have a Busch series.

Answer 9

I think it is great that the drivers are allowed to do this. The veteran drivers give the up and coming drivers some learning experience, how else are they going to be able to run with the big dogs.

Answer 10

Absolutely; It gives the new guys a chance to race with the best so they know what they will be up against when they can qualify in the big race.