Where can I go to get a quick run down of what i need to know ? Like rules and how it's scored and what-not ..
2007-03-27 06:50:22 · 14 answers · asked by dralls4lyf 2 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing ➔ NASCAR
For all NASCAR series Championships, driver points are given out for each race based on two categories: Final Position, and Laps Led.
For points according to position, there are three different scales. First Place gets 185 points, with fifteen points separating first from second. It is impossible to win a race without leading a lap, so the minimum for a winner to receive is 190 points. After second place (170 points), the first scale starts, with five points separating second through sixth place. After sixth place the second scale starts, separating drivers by four points for positions seven through eleven. After that, the third scale is in effect, separating the rest of the field by three points (see chart on left). This is why cars will sometimes go back on track after a wreck, even if they have no chance of winning. By moving up three positions, they gain nine more points.
For points according to laps led, if a driver has led at least one lap in the race, they are awarded an extra 5 points on top of what they earned based on position. In addition, the driver who leads the most laps earns an additional 5 points, for a maximum of 10 points. Lap leadership is determined at the finish line on each lap. A driver cannot simply lead part of a lap on the back stretch; the driver must be the first across the line to be considered the leader for that lap, or is declared the leader by crossing the last scoring loop as the leader when a caution is signaled.
That is officially how races are scored. If you want to know anything else i advice you go to nascar.com, i'm pretty sure that they'll cover everything i didn't in my answer...Have fun
2007-03-27 07:17:51 · answer #1 · answered by AssassinisTLeoN 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to Nascar. I am relatively new to it also, only about a year now. I have found nascar.com to be extremely helpful and since I am a woman, I just ask my men friends to explain. However, if you watch it religiously like I do, it is easy to catch on to. I watch the qualifying trials on the speed channel every Friday night so I know who is where on Sundays.
Geez, I see I am not in very good company here. Lots of Gordon fans. Okay, so I will forgive you.........hahaha! I am a Tony Stewart fan first and foremost, followed by Jr and Elliott Sadler, the last one because Elliott is soooooooo handsome! I have to admit though, 24 is looking good this year, must be the new baby on the way.
2007-03-27 20:54:24 · answer #2 · answered by Rebecca S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to your bookstore and get an offical nascar 2007 preview and press guide. It has ton of info. They put out a new one every year . It will help you to understand nascar past and present.
2007-03-27 14:33:44 · answer #3 · answered by cale11 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd goto www.jayski.com
There the leading NASCAR News and Info site I think.
NASCAR.COM was good.. But since changing there website, I find it easier to just not access that page anymore.
2007-03-27 20:21:32 · answer #4 · answered by Will-I-Am Hendrick Supporter 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
www.nascar.com has a NASCAR 101 page (www.nascar.com/kyn) that might be helpful.
You can also check out www.jayski.com for a plethora of information about everything that is going on - I find it useful for sorting out the qualifying each week.
2007-03-27 15:28:02 · answer #5 · answered by Duck of Death 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dude! the best place to go is....
www.Jayski.com
best information site for nascar, even better than the actual nascar site. you must take a look.
2007-03-27 22:09:54 · answer #6 · answered by Spencer B 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nascar.com has something called nascar 101. I've never clicked on it but I'm guessing it tells you all about nascar.
Oh, and dont listen to shotgun... you'd be better off cheering for Kyle and not for Tony.
2007-03-27 15:16:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Just remember to hate Kyle Busch and cheer for Tony Stewart,you'll love it!
2007-03-27 15:08:21 · answer #8 · answered by shotgun 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I've seen a book called "NASCAR for dummies" in a couple of bookstores. I bet that would have plenty of basic information for you. Welcome to our family.
It takes three 8's to equal one 24!!!!!!!!!
2007-03-27 16:05:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
NASCAR.COM
WELCOME TO THE MOST EXCITING SPORT IN AMERICA
GO JEFF GORDON
4 CHAMPIONSHIPS
75 WINS
58 POLES
AND AS OF SUNDAY OUR LEADER
# 24....NASCARS BEST
2007-03-27 19:40:13 · answer #10 · answered by DIANA JEFF GORDON FAN 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋