I was wandering if anyone knew if pontiac was ever going to race in Nascar again.
2006-11-15 08:51:07 · 5 answers · asked by itpsportsman 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Pontiac
I doubt it, but then who ever thought Toyota would :(
2006-11-15 08:55:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely not
Each manufacturer participating in NASCAR accumulates points depending on where their makes place in each race. At the end of the season the manufacturer with the most points is awarded the manufacturer's championship. Lots of bragging rights.
At one time Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac were all competing against themselves for manufacturers points.
This is mostly why GM stopped supporting the other makes and now only supports Chevrolet.
General Motors does not want to compete against itself for manufacturers points.
2006-11-15 16:58:42 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Jack 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have you read the auto Business news lately? Detroit is in cut back mode. Racing programs cost money. Big money. GM looses money on the Monte Carlo. They don't sell on Monday anymore. No Pontiac return expected. I'm still shocked they run Firebirds still in IROC.......
2006-11-18 02:10:32 · answer #3 · answered by lana_sands 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
But hey we are now racing in NHRA, american lemans series with GTO's. Pontiac has left stock car racing and may never return.
2006-11-19 09:58:02 · answer #4 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. The only way would be if GM were to become much more profitable again, and wanted to get some more exposure for their "excitement" division.
2006-11-16 17:16:38 · answer #5 · answered by sethle99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋