Friday, January 18, 2008

NASCAR ponders raising minimum age for Cup drivers

According to Charlotte Observer report (which is referenced on TSN), NASCAR is considering raising the minimum driver age for its elite Sprint Cup division from 18 to 21. Racers in that age group would still be allowed to race in the Nationwide (formerly Busch) and Craftsman Truck divisions.

Do you think this is a good idea?

In recent years, the Nationwide Series has turned into little more than an R&D / practice class for Cup stars. Would this change give the Nationwide division a new focus as a series for future Cup stars?

Finally, any suggestions on what to call Cup drivers who dominate races in NASCAR's 'second' division? Nationwide-whacking doesn't quite have the same ring to it.

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