The Chase for the Sprint Cup, originally known as "The Chase for the Championship" during its creation, and then "The Chase for the Nextel Cup" (from 2004 to 2007) is the championship system used in NASCAR's top division, the Sprint Cup Series, akin to the postseason in American professional sports leagues. The Chase was announced on January 21, 2004, and first used during the 2004 Nextel Cup season. The format used from 2004 to 2006 was modified slightly starting with the 2007 season. Beginning with the 2008 Sprint Cup Series, the Chase became known by its new name as a result of the merger of Nextel Communications with Sprint Corporation, As of 2015, the Chase for the Sprint Cup will be a part of NASCAR on NBC as it will have the rights to obtain the final 20 races including the Chase of the Sprint Cup, for many years, all ten of the Chase of the Sprint Cup races used to air on NASCAR on ESPN for many years before its departure, A major change to the qualifying criteria was instituted in 2011, along with a major change to the points system. Even more radical changes to the qualifying criteria, and to the format of the Chase itself, were announced for the upcoming 2014 Sprint Cup Series. As of 2014, the 10-race Chase involves 16 drivers chosen primarily on wins during the "regular season"; if fewer than 16 drivers win races during the regular season, the remaining field is filled on the basis of regular season points. These drivers compete against each other while racing in the standard field of 43 cars. The driver with the most points after the final 10 races is declared the champion.
For the second year, the twelve drivers who qualified for the Chase had their point totals reset to 5,000 points, with a ten-point bonus for each race they won prior to the Chase. The driver who earns the most points at the end of the Chase will be declared the 2009 series champion.
The 2013 season was the first season using the Generation 6 race car, the Car of tomorrow's successor, and marked the return to the qualifying procedure that was used before the 2005 season. However, at the two road courses on the schedule drivers qualified in groups instead of single laps. In September 2012, NASCAR removed a ban introduced in the 2008 season on testing at tracks that were on any of the premier series' schedules, replacing it with a testing limit.
Chevrolet entered the season as the reigning Manufacturer's Champions, while Brad Keselowski was the reigning Drivers' Champion. However, because Keselowski failed to make the Chase, he was unable to defend his title.
As a result of the merger between Sprint Corporation and Nextel Communications, NASCAR's premier series was renamed as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series beginning with the 2008 season, The sseason marked the first season that the Car of Tomorrow was used for the entire season after being used for select races during the 2007 season. Coors Light also replaced Budweiser as the Official Beer of NASCAR, thereby becoming the new sponsor of the Pole Award given to pole winner in each Sprint Cup Series race. However, Budweiser was still the official sponsor for Bud Shootout at Daytona in February. Jimmie Johnson of Hendrick Motorsports was crowned champion at season's end, making him only the second driver in NASCAR's top division to win three championships in a row, with the first being Cale Yarborough.
Because of the merger of Dale Earnhardt, Inc. with Chip Ganassi Racing, the No. 01 and No. 15 teams closed after the 2008 season. However, the owners' points from the No. 15 were transferred to the No. 34, while points from either the No. 01 or No. 41 was transferred to the No. 07, with the No. 33 car, owned by Richard Childress, receiving the other. (NASCAR allows for a transfer if the original owner maintains some stake in the team to which points are transferred.) 2009 also saw the demise of Petty Enterprises, which merged with Gillette Evernham Motorsports. The new company would be called Richard Petty Motorsports, forming a 4 car team with Kasey Kahne in the No. 9, Elliott Sadler in the No. 19, Reed Sorenson driving the famed No. 43, and A. J. Allmendinger driving the No. 44. Also Bill Davis Racing was bought by Triad Racing, however the No. 22 was bought by Penske Racing with Bill Davis holding minority interest. The No. 22's points were transferred to the No. 77, thus guaranteeing that car a spot in the Daytona 500 should all other transfers occur. There were 41 full-time teams in 2009.
The season also marked the first season of a new television contract. During the season, races were televised in the United States on Fox, Fox Sports 1, NBC, and NBCSN. ESPN and Turner Sports, who televised races from 2007 to 2014, did not seek to renew their contracts NASCAR following the completion of the 2014 season; this marked the end of a 31-year relationship between NASCAR and Turner's primary stations, TBS and TNT. In addition, it was the first season on the newly rebranded Fox Sports Racing in Canada and the Caribbean.
On January 22, 2015, four-time champion Jeff Gordon announced that 2015 would be his final season as a full-time driver, but he did not rule out retirement completely. Chase Elliott will replace him in the No. 24 car for Hendrick Motorsports in 2016.
Need a refresher on how the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup works? NASCAR Race Hub explains everything you need to know.
published: 15 Sep 2015
The Chase is On - 2016 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Recap
It all started with 16 drivers on the streets of Chicago culminating with an epic ending on the beaches of Miami. See how the entire Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup went down! #TheChase
published: 06 Dec 2016
Spreading The Word - The all-new Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup
There’s a brand new way that the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion will be crowned and NASCAR drivers are headed out to share the news of these changes with their fan nations. Jimmie Johnson, Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch and Kurt Busch explain the new Chase Grid and elimination format to fans as the excitement for the new Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup builds.
The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup beings September 14th on ESPN.
Visit NASCAR.com/chase for more information.
published: 18 Aug 2014
How the chase for the Sprint Cup Championship works
Let's take a look at the updated format to determine the Sprint Cup Champion.
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2014 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship Round
Welcome to the Championship Round! One race will decide the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion. After three rounds of elimination, only 4 drivers remain for a first to the finish battle in Miami. Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano, Ryan Newman and Kevin Harvick will drive to claim the glory of their first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship. Watch the final race of the 2014 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Sunday, November 16th, 1 PM/ET ESPN.
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published: 12 Nov 2014
NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup Commerical 2013 | If I
What does it take to be NASCAR Sprint Cup champion?
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published: 16 Sep 2013
NASCAR Jay's House of Chase
Where do NASCAR drivers go once they're eliminated from the Chase? In a pre-tape we helped produce for the 2016 NASCAR Awards, Jay Mohr shows us...along with the other crazy stuff happening at his house right before the show.
published: 05 Dec 2016
Hype – 2014 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup
Throughout every corner of NASCAR, racing nations are gearing up for the ultimate battle. Follow the teams, drivers and nations of NASCAR fans as they prepare for the new Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.
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published: 23 Aug 2014
2014 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Eliminator Round – “Last Chances”
Welcome to the Eliminator Round of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. After two rounds of elimination, only 8 proud Nations remain. They’ll have to battle their way through Martinsville, Texas and Phoenix to secure one of the four spots in the Championship Round of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Watch the 2014 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup on ESPN.
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published: 22 Oct 2014
Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup: Dale Earnhardt Jr.
The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. A Dozen Journeys. One Destination.
It all started with 16 drivers on the streets of Chicago culminating with an epic ending on the beaches of Miami. See how the entire Chase for the NASCAR Sprint...
It all started with 16 drivers on the streets of Chicago culminating with an epic ending on the beaches of Miami. See how the entire Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup went down! #TheChase
It all started with 16 drivers on the streets of Chicago culminating with an epic ending on the beaches of Miami. See how the entire Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup went down! #TheChase
There’s a brand new way that the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion will be crowned and NASCAR drivers are headed out to share the news of these changes with the...
There’s a brand new way that the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion will be crowned and NASCAR drivers are headed out to share the news of these changes with their fan nations. Jimmie Johnson, Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch and Kurt Busch explain the new Chase Grid and elimination format to fans as the excitement for the new Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup builds.
The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup beings September 14th on ESPN.
Visit NASCAR.com/chase for more information.
There’s a brand new way that the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion will be crowned and NASCAR drivers are headed out to share the news of these changes with their fan nations. Jimmie Johnson, Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch and Kurt Busch explain the new Chase Grid and elimination format to fans as the excitement for the new Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup builds.
The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup beings September 14th on ESPN.
Visit NASCAR.com/chase for more information.
Let's take a look at the updated format to determine the Sprint Cup Champion.
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Welcome to the Championship Round! One race will decide the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion. After three rounds of elimination, only 4 drivers remain for a fi...
Welcome to the Championship Round! One race will decide the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion. After three rounds of elimination, only 4 drivers remain for a first to the finish battle in Miami. Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano, Ryan Newman and Kevin Harvick will drive to claim the glory of their first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship. Watch the final race of the 2014 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Sunday, November 16th, 1 PM/ET ESPN.
For more NASCAR news, check out: http://www.NASCAR.com
Welcome to the Championship Round! One race will decide the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion. After three rounds of elimination, only 4 drivers remain for a first to the finish battle in Miami. Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano, Ryan Newman and Kevin Harvick will drive to claim the glory of their first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship. Watch the final race of the 2014 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Sunday, November 16th, 1 PM/ET ESPN.
For more NASCAR news, check out: http://www.NASCAR.com
Where do NASCAR drivers go once they're eliminated from the Chase? In a pre-tape we helped produce for the 2016 NASCAR Awards, Jay Mohr shows us...along with th...
Where do NASCAR drivers go once they're eliminated from the Chase? In a pre-tape we helped produce for the 2016 NASCAR Awards, Jay Mohr shows us...along with the other crazy stuff happening at his house right before the show.
Where do NASCAR drivers go once they're eliminated from the Chase? In a pre-tape we helped produce for the 2016 NASCAR Awards, Jay Mohr shows us...along with the other crazy stuff happening at his house right before the show.
Throughout every corner of NASCAR, racing nations are gearing up for the ultimate battle. Follow the teams, drivers and nations of NASCAR fans as they prepare f...
Throughout every corner of NASCAR, racing nations are gearing up for the ultimate battle. Follow the teams, drivers and nations of NASCAR fans as they prepare for the new Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.
Watch the 2014 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Starting September 14th on ESPN.
For more NASCAR news, check out: http://www.NASCAR.com
Throughout every corner of NASCAR, racing nations are gearing up for the ultimate battle. Follow the teams, drivers and nations of NASCAR fans as they prepare for the new Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.
Watch the 2014 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Starting September 14th on ESPN.
For more NASCAR news, check out: http://www.NASCAR.com
Welcome to the Eliminator Round of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. After two rounds of elimination, only 8 proud Nations remain. They’ll have to battle the...
Welcome to the Eliminator Round of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. After two rounds of elimination, only 8 proud Nations remain. They’ll have to battle their way through Martinsville, Texas and Phoenix to secure one of the four spots in the Championship Round of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Watch the 2014 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup on ESPN.
For more NASCAR news, check out: http://www.NASCAR.com/chase
Welcome to the Eliminator Round of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. After two rounds of elimination, only 8 proud Nations remain. They’ll have to battle their way through Martinsville, Texas and Phoenix to secure one of the four spots in the Championship Round of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Watch the 2014 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup on ESPN.
For more NASCAR news, check out: http://www.NASCAR.com/chase
It all started with 16 drivers on the streets of Chicago culminating with an epic ending on the beaches of Miami. See how the entire Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup went down! #TheChase
There’s a brand new way that the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion will be crowned and NASCAR drivers are headed out to share the news of these changes with their fan nations. Jimmie Johnson, Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch and Kurt Busch explain the new Chase Grid and elimination format to fans as the excitement for the new Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup builds.
The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup beings September 14th on ESPN.
Visit NASCAR.com/chase for more information.
Let's take a look at the updated format to determine the Sprint Cup Champion.
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Welcome to the Championship Round! One race will decide the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion. After three rounds of elimination, only 4 drivers remain for a first to the finish battle in Miami. Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano, Ryan Newman and Kevin Harvick will drive to claim the glory of their first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship. Watch the final race of the 2014 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Sunday, November 16th, 1 PM/ET ESPN.
For more NASCAR news, check out: http://www.NASCAR.com
Where do NASCAR drivers go once they're eliminated from the Chase? In a pre-tape we helped produce for the 2016 NASCAR Awards, Jay Mohr shows us...along with the other crazy stuff happening at his house right before the show.
Throughout every corner of NASCAR, racing nations are gearing up for the ultimate battle. Follow the teams, drivers and nations of NASCAR fans as they prepare for the new Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.
Watch the 2014 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Starting September 14th on ESPN.
For more NASCAR news, check out: http://www.NASCAR.com
Welcome to the Eliminator Round of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. After two rounds of elimination, only 8 proud Nations remain. They’ll have to battle their way through Martinsville, Texas and Phoenix to secure one of the four spots in the Championship Round of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Watch the 2014 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup on ESPN.
For more NASCAR news, check out: http://www.NASCAR.com/chase
The Chase for the Sprint Cup, originally known as "The Chase for the Championship" during its creation, and then "The Chase for the Nextel Cup" (from 2004 to 2007) is the championship system used in NASCAR's top division, the Sprint Cup Series, akin to the postseason in American professional sports leagues. The Chase was announced on January 21, 2004, and first used during the 2004 Nextel Cup season. The format used from 2004 to 2006 was modified slightly starting with the 2007 season. Beginning with the 2008 Sprint Cup Series, the Chase became known by its new name as a result of the merger of Nextel Communications with Sprint Corporation, As of 2015, the Chase for the Sprint Cup will be a part of NASCAR on NBC as it will have the rights to obtain the final 20 races including the Chase of the Sprint Cup, for many years, all ten of the Chase of the Sprint Cup races used to air on NASCAR on ESPN for many years before its departure, A major change to the qualifying criteria was instituted in 2011, along with a major change to the points system. Even more radical changes to the qualifying criteria, and to the format of the Chase itself, were announced for the upcoming 2014 Sprint Cup Series. As of 2014, the 10-race Chase involves 16 drivers chosen primarily on wins during the "regular season"; if fewer than 16 drivers win races during the regular season, the remaining field is filled on the basis of regular season points. These drivers compete against each other while racing in the standard field of 43 cars. The driver with the most points after the final 10 races is declared the champion.
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