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• Sprint Cup Series is a motorsports racing series in NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing).

  On April 18, 2009, Mark Martin became the oldest driver ever to win at the Phoenix International Raceway at age 50. Martin had started the race in the pole position and led 157 out of 312 laps. It was Martin's 36th victory of his career.Auto Racing Daily: Phoenix International Raceway Results (April 19, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Established: 1949
  2. Previously known as: Strictly Stock Series, Grand National Series, Winston Cup Series and Nextel Cup Series
  3. President: Mike Helton
  4. Fastest Track: Talladega SuperSpeedway (Average speed 188mph, Top Speed 212)
  5. Slowest Track: Martinsville Speedway (Average Speed 82mph, Top Speed 98)
  6. Most championships: Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt (tied at seven)
  7. Youngest champion: Bill Rexford, at age 23 (1950)
  8. Oldest champion: Mark Martin, at age 50 (2009)
  9. Comprised of 49 drivers
  10. 22 teams participate in the series
  11. Cars made by Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford and Toyota

• 2009 Season

  The 2009 season kicked off on February 15, 2009, at the Daytona International Speedway in Florida. The last race will take place on November 22 at the Homestead Miami Speedway. Total distance covered by the drivers during the season on the racetrack will be over 14,000 miles. One rule change was implemented for the season, allowing for a single-line restart during the last 20 laps, versus the previous rule which only included the last 10 laps. The economy has played a role in this season, as corporate sponsors are finding it harder to finance various teams because of the economic downturn in profitability.

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