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.
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