Nascar drivers in Busch and Nextel? How do you feel?

Question

I love NASCAR, don't get me wrong! (And before all the negative comments come out...I'm a educated woman, living in a gorgeous 2-story, with all my teeth) But NASCAR is the only professional sport in which the "pro" can also play in the "amateur" leaque. Think about all professional sports...Pro baseball players don't play AAA ball - NHL players don't play in the minors...so why do they allow Nascar drivers? It seems unfair to the Busch series drivers that all the Nextel cup drivers run (sometimes the full circuit and sometimes only selected races)that series (and win - which they should because they are pros) taking away wins from those drivers. What do you think?

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Answer 1

I would say limit the races they run in the Busch series, but you gotta at least have a few Cup drivers in each race so that TV ratings aren't that low, I mean, it's ESPN thats airing Busch races now! That's big!
My suggestion is that they limit Cup drivers to half the races. Currently there is 35 races, so rounding it down I would like them to only run 17 races at the very most, except maybe for Cup rookies, they need the extra experience. Also, maybe there should be a limit on how many Cup drivers can run a single Busch race.
I mean, look at what happened at Daytona, highest non-Cup driver was Scott Wimmer in 13TH! That's just not right for those Busch drivers.

Answer 2

I agree with you, but will try to explain why they do it. People like Kevin Harvick, Carl Edwards , and Matt Kenseth have name recognition and whether we like it or not, these guys can get sponsors easier than a rookie who no one knows. NASCAR is a big business. I think the sponsors feel these guys will run up front and their product will get exposure. NASCAR also feels more fans will show up for the Busch races if some big Cup names are in the race. They will also tell you the cars are different and they are. But I prefer not to have the Cup drivers in the Busch series because there are some good drivers who won't get a chance at all who might if the big boys didn't run in the Busch

Answer 3

I too think that it is a little unfair for Busch drivers from the standpoint that they have less chance of winning. But, on the other hand, driving against better drivers helps them learn faster and makes them better prepared for the Nextel Cup series. I think each full-time Nextel Cup driver should be allowed to drive in five Busch races. This would allow them to hone up on the tracks that are most challenging to them, while still allowing Busch drivers the chance at a Championship.

Answer 4

I love both Busch and Nextel, but I also feel that "Cup" drivers should leave the Busch series to the less experienced drivers... I don't believe that it is fair for someone with the experience of say...Kevin Harvick to race in Busch and take points away from the Busch guys.. Don't get me wrong, I like Kevin Harvick, but of course he is going to do well in Busch...he has far more experience than the majority of the field.. Let the Busch drivers earn their points and get their experience so that they too can someday move up to Nextel..

Answer 5

I agree w/you. I have always said that it is an unfair advantage to all the Busch an Nextel drivers. Besides, without the big boys in the race, we can see what the rookies are made of! Did you enjoy the Daytona 500? I didn't. Too much cheating/suspicion of cheating etc. Then my driver didn't win either so that didn't help!

Answer 6

Although it is considered to be the amateur league...it isn't.It is it's own series,with different rules and equipment,and that is why they can run if they choose...just like they could show up at any local track.
I'd love to see them GIVE back their winnings,and even be able to opt out of the points though.I think the biggest reason for them dominating is the fact that they usually are supported by their Nextel crew...which is unfortunate...you'll see pit stops around 17 secs in the Truck series compared to 13secs from a cup team...and 2 years ago an all women crew and driver struggled with 20+ stops and would loose every position gained...they were complete rookies with out ANY previous competition.
The reality is...they attract fans...like me who tune in to watch Mark Martin,along with future hopefulls like Erin Crocker,and if I watch them...sponsors will invest right?The trick is to find the balance and that is why NASCAR instituted rules like the top 35 from the previous year get in and other rules like that...it could be TWEEKED as they say.

Answer 7

Personally I like both very much, however NASCAR should draw a line on this. I suggest let the rookies drive in both, but other than that NO CUP DRIVERS! It throws a disadvantage to the Busch series drivers and their points.

Answer 8

Hi, The reason for why NASCAR suspended Gordon in the Cup for his actions in Busch is because NASCAR is one whole sanctioning body. The same people are in control in the Cup, Busch and Truck series. So therefore if you had an encounter (like Gordon) in any of NASCAR's 3 divisions it will carry on through the other series as well because it is one whole sanctioning body run and owned by the same people. Ryan 9 - hope I could be of good help

Answer 9

I agree with you... the cup drivers should not be allowed to race in the busch series and vice versa.

Answer 10

I dont think bush-whacking should be allowed, i agree to let rookies drive a race or two in cup but no cup in busch.
Last year Harvick was was to close to both titles, that should have been a wake up call to NASCAR.