8 definitions by D2RCR

Nextel Cup Series

The formal name for NASCAR's top-level racing series as of 2004. This division includes stars such as Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Bill Elliott, and Rusty Wallace.

It was known as the Winston Cup Series from 1971-2003.

The 2004 Nextel Cup Series season should feature more than a few exciting moments.

by D2RCR February 1, 2004

The Winston

Prior to 2004, the NASCAR Winston Cup Series' all-star exhibition race held at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC. Previous race winners (up to the previous running), as well as the winners of an "open" race (The Winston Open) and a "sprint" race (The No Bull Sprint/No Bull 25's) would race for a handsome purse (the winner received $1 million in 2003).

Starting in 2004, the race will be known as the NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge.

The Winston was the ultimate fans' race.

by D2RCR February 1, 2004

Nextel Cup

The top-level racing series in NASCAR, formerly Winston Cup (1971-2003).

Matt Kenseth will be competing to repeat as, and become the first, Nextel Cup champion in 2004.

by D2RCR February 1, 2004

red flag

Stopping what you're doing because because something has made the environment unsafe. Derived from the racing flag that is used to stop a race because of unsafe conditions.

"We're red-flagged at this gas station because it's snowing too hard for us to be able to go on."

by D2RCR February 1, 2004

CASCAR

Canadian Association for Stock Car Auto Racing - the Canadian equivalent of NASCAR. Most of its drivers drive Dodges, as Mopar is a key sponsor in all their racing series. CASCAR specializes in short tracks and road courses.

CASCAR races are sometimes televised on SPEED channel during the winter.

by D2RCR February 1, 2004

Brickyard

Nickname for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which was first paved with bricks and mortar.

The Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway has become one of the most anticipated races in motorsports.

by D2RCR February 1, 2004

DW

Darrell Waltrip, former NASCAR Winston Cup champion and current NASCAR on Fox analyst, known for his yelling of "boogity boogity boogity!" at the start of each race. Also currently drives part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

Larry McReynolds: "DW, reach up there and pull them belts tight before we get goin'."
Darrell Waltrip: "Let's go racin', boys, boogity boogity boogity!!!"

by D2RCR February 1, 2004