Who won the Winston Cup in 2003?
Who won the Winston Cup in 2003?
Matt Kenseth
Matt Kenseth, the 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup Series champion. Jimmie Johnson came in second behind Kenseth by 90 points. Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished third in the championship.
Who won the Winston Cup in 2002?
Tony Stewart
Tony Stewart, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, was declared as the Winston Cup champion. Bill Elliott won the 2002 NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Award. He would win it for the 16th and final time in his career.
Who won the Winston Cup 7 times?
Richard Petty
Overall, thirty-four different drivers have won the Championship, with Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, and Jimmie Johnson holding the record for most titles at seven.
Why did Winston Cup end?
The Winston Cup Series began to decline in national admiration during a fatal crash during the 2001 Daytona 500. Dale Earnhardt and Sterling Marlin were competing for third place in the 2001 Daytona 500 on the final lap when the crash took place.
How many wins did Matt Kenseth have in 2003?
Matt Kenseth in the 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup Series
| Final Rank | 1 | 5022 |
|---|---|---|
| Races | 36 | 0 |
| Wins | 1 | 10.25 |
| Top 5 Finishes | 11 | 21.3 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 25 | 2 |
What happened to the Winston Cup?
The Era of Winston Cup Over the next 33 years, the Winston sponsorship ushered in what is considered to be the “modern era” of NASCAR. The R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company decided to end its sponsorship in 2003.
Who drives the 02 in Nascar?
NASCAR Car #02
| Driver | Laps | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doug Cooper | 7,171 |
| 2 | Curtis Crider | 8,651 |
| 3 | Mark Martin | 10,158 |
| 4 | Hermie Sadler | 7,330 |
Who is the most winningest Nascar driver of all time?
All-time NASCAR Cup Series winners
| Driver | Wins |
|---|---|
| Richard Petty | 200 |
| David Pearson | 105 |
| Jeff Gordon | 93 |
| Bobby Allison | 84 |
What replaced the Winston Cup?
Winston No Bull Five
The Winston Million was replaced with a similar program, the Winston No Bull Five, in 1998. This program awarded one million dollars to any driver who won a prestigious race after finishing in the top five of the most previous prestigious race.
Why did Matt Kenseth quit?
Kenseth reflects on difficult NASCAR season; Details plans to drive in 2021. Following the 2017 season, Matt Kenseth was forced into early NASCAR retirement. Joe Gibbs Racing was unable to secure sponsorship for the veteran driver and brought in Erik Jones to pilot the No. 20.
