NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Fact Sheet
• The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series will be known as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in 2008.
• The determination of the new logo and name was made after months of extensive research by Sprint and NASCAR. The research included fan focus groups and surveys.
Timing
• Sprint and NASCAR announced the new name and unveiled the logo July 7, 2007 at Daytona International Speedway.
• The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series name and logo will be used beginning Jan. 1, 2008. The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series name and logo will be remain in use until Dec. 31, 2007.
• The timing of the announcement coincided with Sprint’s new national brand campaign, “Sprint Ahead," which focuses on Sprint’s ability to do business with SprintSpeed™. The corporate-wide campaign launched July 1, 2007.
The SprintSpeed™ Million presented by Motorola Sweepstakes
• One driver wins the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Championship, and one fan wins $1 million – guaranteed.
• Detailed information about The SprintSpeed™ Million will be released Saturday, July 14. The sweepstakes opens to the public Sunday, July 15.
• Entries will be accepted from July 15 – Sept. 3. Entrants will select the driver they think will win the 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Championship.
• Once the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup drivers are set, a drawing will be held to select 12 finalists. Twelve finalists will be paired with the 12 Chase drivers and will each receive a call from their selected driver in addition to a trip to a Chase race for an ultimate behind-the-scenes experience and a meeting with their selected driver.
• The fan paired with the driver who wins the 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Championship, wins $1 million. The check will be presented in Victory Lane at Homestead-Miami Speedway Nov. 18, 2007.
Series History
• This marks the sixth name for NASCAR’s top division since its inception.
• NASCAR’s premier division began in 1948 under the name Strictly stock
• The name changed to NASCAR Grand National in 1950.
• The name changed to Winston Cup Grand National in 1972.
• The name changed to NASCAR Winston Cup Series in 1986.
• The name changed to NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series in 2004.