should nextel cup drivers be allowed to race in the busch series?

Answer 1

I don't believe the superstars should be allowed to drive in the Busch Series like:

Stewart, Gordon, Martin, Kenseth, Dale Jr., Johnson,
Harvick, Hamlin, etc.

I think low caliber Nextel Cup drivers should be allowed though.

Well shortnstoudt that is a good question in itself I believe a driver who has been in NASCAR for more than 4-5 years, has various wins, a big merchandise drawl shouldn't be allowed to drive the the Busch Series. And especially if you have Busch Series Championships and already made the jump to the Nextel Cup.

I don't think any driver sucks in NASCAR but the rookie Nextel Cuppers should be able to drive in the Busch Series.

An exception to the rule would be a part-time schedule for a huge Nextel Cup driver to participate in the Busch Series. So that they can't make a run for the Busch Championship. That is OK by me.

Answer 2

No. The Busch Series is supposedly the next step before a driver lands a Nextel Cup ride; therefore, those drivers need all the exposure to the fans they can get. The Busch Series drivers have a limited following because the Nextel Cup drivers are continually "stealing the thunder" from them. The drivers who strictly race Busch can't drive as "hard" as they need to when the Nextel Cup drivers are in a Busch race; therefore they don't get the same quality of experience they need to be a better driver at the next level. The Busch drivers also more exposure to ALL the Nextel Cup tracks - can you imagine driving on two-lane roads all your life and then driving on an interstate highway without preparation? Or driving on the interstates to learn and then being told you have to drive on two-lane roads most of the time? I believe it would cut down of some of the wrecks. Having the Busch Series racing at either the short tracks all the time or at the super speedways all the time is not good either for the drivers or the fans.

Answer 3

It is okay with me if Cup drivers race in the Busch series. Having said that, I must agree that there needs to be a limit on the number of races they can be in each year, or using the Cup guys as field fillers. Better yet, give the Cup guys only half the points or no points at all. Many people consider the Busch series as the "minor leagues" but they are a viable series in their own right. The drivers in the Busch series get a much smaller purse for winning their races or where ever they place. The Cup drivers get a whole lot more money, so maybe make it where the Cup drivers don't get the money or have to donate it. I mean, its not fair that "Major league" drivers are coming in week after week and scooping up points and money that should be going to the series regulars. And Cup drivers shouldn't be able to become series regulars themselves.

Answer 4

I think the Cup drivers are ok to race in Busch. The thing that needs to be done is to not let the big money teams or sponsors in Busch, or limit the money they can put in. Many Busch teams are in Busch because they can't afford the kind of money it takes to get up into Nextel Cup. To keep the playing field level, you have to make sure "big money" can't give one of the teams an unfair advantage over the "little" guys with "little" sponsors. The drivers are all so close in skill and driving ability that the equipment makes all the difference. That's why NASCAR nails them when they start monkeying with even just a small thing equipment-wise, like they did to Dale Jr. a few weeks ago. If you put me on the track in a juiced-up go-cart and Dale Jr. or Jeff Gordon on a riding mower, I'm betting on me all day long. Yes, you need a good driver to be successful, but equipment and what you can or can't afford makes all the difference in the world. Money talks - everything else walks. The only thing I would maybe consider doing with the drivers is limiting the number of races they could run in Busch if they are Nextel Cup regulars. I think if you keep the big names completely out of Busch altogether, the series will die due to lack of interest.

Answer 5

I think they should put a limit on how many Busch series races Cup drivers can run - maybe 3 to 5 races per year. This way, they can still have the big names run to draw fans, but it will still open the door for more new drivers to have a chance at a win or a Busch championship.

With the COT going full time next year, perhaps it will make it less useful for Cup teams to race in the Busch series and they won't be so eager to do it.

Answer 6

I think that maybe letting the Rookies in NASCAR race in Busch would be fine or I think putting a limit of how much Cup guys can race in a race. Like say 8 or something could race during each race. If you did the Rookies that would also give them much valuable experience and practice on some similar tracks and help them out when it comes time to race in the Cup series. I think something should be done because its just something fun for the Cup guys to do on Saturdays to maybe get more information for Sunday and the Busch guys dont really get a shot at winning and showing the ability and talent.

Answer 7

There should be a limit, say 2 entries per year per Cup driver.

Or, allow all the Cup drivers who didn't qualify for the Cup race to enter the Busch race (Michael Waltrip...)

Most of the time, the Cup drivers are driving the Busch race just to get some extra practice laps in, and it's taking away from the Busch racers.

Answer 8

I posted a question similar to this not long ago. I don't think Cup drivers should race the Busch series. The Busch Series should be like the minor leagues in baseball. You don't see ARod jumping back and forth playing minor then major. It's not right for professionals to deny possibly future professionals the opportunity to race and grow in their own class. Sure, when the Cup drivers race it gives Busch drivers a chance to see what they can do against them, but that's like putting an NFL defence up against a college offence. It's not fair and hinders up and coming Cup drivers.

Answer 9

Yes they most definetly should allow the cup drivers to participate in Busch races. Allowing cup drivers to race the Busch series draws more fans to the races. The Busch series is similar to Triple A baseball, in that it is kind of a developmental step to being a major leaguer or a Cup driver. Not too many people watch Triple A baseball. But because Cup drivers like Kenseth, Carl Edwards, Clint Bowyer etc race in them they bring along thier fans and expose the upcoming drivers.

Also it creates a bit more competition on sunday for the cup race. I think that drivers like Kenseth drive not only because they love to drive, but because they get a bit of an idea how the track will be running the next day.

I will suggest that full time cup drivers should not be eligable to win the Busch Series Championship but I think we should let them race.

Answer 10

I agree with Duck. There should be a limit on the # of Busch races.

Or Maybe they could allow a Cup driver to also participate in Busch races during his rookie year only.

I know I'm getting tired of seeing Kevin Harvick win Busch Championships.