NASCAR Simplifies Manufacturer Points System For 2014
New Structure Intensifies Rivalries Between Auto Makers
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2014) –
NASCAR announced
today that it has restructured its manufacturer points system for 2014,
simplifying it for fans, competition and the industry,
while amplifying the already passionate rivalries between each auto
maker.
The
new points system – which applies to all three national series –
mirrors the owner championship points structure. Points will be awarded
to
the single highest finisher for each car manufacturer in each
championship event according to the finishing position awarded for each
race. Specifically, in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, points will be
awarded as follows (43-1, plus bonus points). Points will
be awarded in a similar manner in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (43-4,
plus bonus points) and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (43-8, plus
bonus points).
Three
additional bonus points will be awarded to the manufacturer that wins
the race. The single highest finisher for each
manufacturer will receive one additional bonus point for leading a lap,
and one additional bonus point for leading the most laps.
Example:
In a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, if a Toyota finishes in each of the
top three positions and the winning Toyota leads the most laps,
and a Chevrolet finishes in fourth position without leading a lap,
Toyota will receive 48 points and Chevrolet will receive 40 points.
“We
have always focused on intensifying the natural rivalries between our
manufacturers – both on the race track and in the
showroom,” said Robin Pemberton, NASCAR vice president of competition
and racing development. “We believe aligning the points system with the
owner points will create better understanding for the entire industry,
and bolster interest and excitement with our
fan base, which has shown intense manufacturer loyalty throughout the
sport’s history.”
At
the end of the season, if two or more manufacturers have the same
number of points, the manufacturers’ championship will
be awarded to the manufacturer with the greatest number of first-place
finishes. If there is a tie in victories, the greatest number of
second-place finishes, third-place finishes, etc. will break the tie. If
a tie still remains, the manufacturer having the
earliest win of the current season will prevail.
The
2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season gets underway with The Sprint
Unlimited on Saturday, Feb. 15 and the 56th annual Daytona 500 on
Sunday,
Feb. 23, both at Daytona International Speedway. The Sprint Unlimited
will air live at 8 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 1, Motor Racing Network and
SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. The Daytona 500 will air live at 1 p.m. ET on
FOX, Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Log on to NASCAR.com for additional coverage all season long.
