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The Origin of NASCAR Racing

The Origin of NASCAR Racing
Posted by GEORGE February 3, 2009 8:19:30 AM

Throughout much of NASCAR's history, the sport has been viewed as "southern," and rightfully so. NASCAR originated in the south eastern United States, and the original drivers were from the South. Race tracks were in the South, and the South was the home of moon shine, which played an important role in NASCAR racing's start.

I'm sure you've heard stories of moon shining, the fast cars needed to deliver the "'shine," and races which took place when the cars were not on the road delivering liquor.

Times have changed, NASCAR fans, and NASCAR's popularity has spread across the country. NASCAR racing is no longer a sport which only our southern friends enjoy. It has become popular in every state, and most foreign countries.

California produces the most drivers on the track today with twice as many drivers as any other state. Tied for second is Michigan. Two current drivers are from Australia and Columbia, which is the same number of current drivers from North Carolina.

This year, drivers from outside of the South outnumber southern drivers almost 2 to 1. In 1979, the same ratio was more than 1 to 3.

It's only a matter of time before Canada produces its first NASCAR Sprint Cup driver, and NASCAR racing is growing by leaps and bounds in other countries as well. NASCAR racing will always have its home right here in the USA, and the South can forever claim the title of "NASCAR Country." But we are now most certainly a "NASCAR Nation," with the world of NASCAR on our doorstep.

See you at the track!

Posted on 03 February 2009 at 10:35 AM in George's Stuff |

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George

Good question Mike! There used to be no limit, and then they limited it by the number of pit stalls available at each track. NASCAR finally settled on 36 entries plus 6 provisional spots. But the first time Richard Petty didn’t qualify, they added a past champions provisional to make certain Petty was in every race. And that's where it is today. Thanks for your question!

Posted by: George | 04 May 2009 at 09:58 AM

mike page

How did the number of 43 entries in a race originate?

Posted by: mike page | 02 May 2009 at 06:14 PM

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