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If you are a NASCAR fan, you know there is a point system that also goes along with the game. There is a little more to winning than just being the first to cross the finish line. Racing is a highly competitive sport with a large number of competitors. The drivers have two separate categories they can earn points to put them in the lead. The first is the Lap Led, this is how many laps the driver led the race. The second is the Final Position, this is a point system that awards a number of points according to the place the driver came in at. These systems look at the overall performance of the drivers throughout the race. This seems to keep the fans watching the race the whole time.

To be considered the lap leader, the driver needs to be in the front of the rest of the cars. They only have to finish a lap first, they are not required to be in the first position through the whole lap, only final seconds of the lap. Five points are given to the driver leading the group for certain laps. These points are added to the final position points. If the driver crosses the finish line in first place, he or she is awarded five additional points. The driver can receive a total of ten points because of the number of laps they were in the lead. The maximum points that can be awarded are to the person in the first place position at the end of the race. He or she is given an additional 180 points.

The driver to place second, receives 170 points for the position. The third place driver is given 160 points. Each driver can still be awarded points depending on the number of laps they were in the lead during the race. Once the second place vehicle crosses the finish line, the remaining racers also get points. However, the points are lessened as the cars cross the line.

The points continue to be added by tens to the scores until the fifth place driver crosses the line. The sixth place driver through the tenth place driver are awarded four points. From the eleventh place driver to the last place driver, receive three points each. This system gives all of the drivers a chance, even after a lost race.

In some NASCAR events the winning driver can also be given bonus points. The Nextel Cup, or what will soon be referred to as the Sprint Cup is one that gives out bonus points. For a driver to receive these bonus points, he or she needs to have previously won a race in the Chase for the Nextel Cup. The bonus points are usually ten additional points.

If a race car driver does not complete a race, he or she is unable to obtain any points for the race. The reason for not completing the race is completely irrelevant. If another driver replaces the original driver, neither one will receive any points. However, the race will still be counted.

With speeds in excess of 165 miles per hour, a couple dozen cars, and one goal in common, you can be sure there is going to be some serious carnage at a NASCAR race. The drivers have mere 100ths of a second to think and react, making NASCAR racing an incredibly dangerous sport.  Hey, Isn’t this why we watch.  What fun would it be if they went slow.  Mine as well just watch traffic.

Jeff Gordon is one of the most popular race car drivers around today. Chances are, even if you are not a race fan, you know the name Jeff Gordon and the #24 car. Although, Mr. Gordon has had his ups and downs in the racing industry, he remains to keep himself on track. There have been several controversies that could have destroyed other drivers’ careers, yet Jeff continued to do his job.

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