Driver Demographics
Random thought during a red flag in Fontana …
Urban legend once had it that all stock car drivers came from North Carolina. These days, even with the influx of West Coast drivers and international open-wheelers, the Tar Heel State is still well represented at the Sprint Cup level.
An unofficial tally revealed that there are 45 full-time drivers, loosely defined as drivers who intend to run most — if not all — of 36-race schedule. Of those 45, four come from North Carolina, including Red Bull Racing Team’s own driver of the No. 83, Thomasville’s Brian Vickers. He’s joined by fellow North Carolinians Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Kannapolis), Kyle Petty (Randleman) and Scott Riggs (Bahama).
California, home of No. 84 driver AJ Allmendinger, tops list with seven. The state-by-state breakdown:
1. California: 7
2. North Carolina: 4
3. Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Virginia, Wisconsin, foreign countries: 3
4. Indiana, Kentucky, Nevada, Ohio, Washington: 2
5. Arkansas, Arizona, Kansas, New Jersey, New York, Texas: 1
posted by Bull Rider at 4:23 PM
17 Comments:
Lets go racing!!!!!!
Patrick Carpentier lists Shelby Township, MI as his hometown.
He's still Canadian but could also be claimed as one for the Mitten State (we are almost as cold as Canada!)
Sidenote: at least that's what NASCAR (or FOX) has listed as his hometown (on more than one occasion) when they flash his name on the screen. Whether it's 100% true or not, I don't know. However, I will take any opportunity to claim a driver for my homestate, I can only root so much for Indiana.
Good Luck Today BV and the 83 Crew. Let's go steal the win in Calif. today boyz. We have Wingz.
We Believe in U BV and RBR
Good luck this afternoon! :)
that's a fun face. times have changed, eh?
i'll consider yesterday a practice session for the #83. last thing i remember, the #83 team was making a lot of gains on the track. let's go get that solid finish guys!
i wish the high groove would come in. BV is great at rim-riding.
AGH!!.. another typo. i'm such a laptop noob. i meant "fun fact".
GO RBR!
- Curt
Anybody know if they're starting over or picking up where they left off at lap 88?
Picking up where the left off ...
Thanks, Bull Rider! I couldn't find an answer to my question anywhere.
Top ten! Way to go BV and pit crew!
Awesome 11th place finish BV and the 83 crew!
great job #83 crew!
Great Job #83 Team and BV!!!! Good calls for position! Can’t wait for Vegas! Good luck RBRT this Friday!
Another great points day RBRT!!! What a difference a year makes! Great day!
RANK DRIVER POINTS AFTER AUTO CLUB 500
1 Kyle Busch 335
2 Ryan Newman 329
3 Tony Stewart 316
4 Kurt Busch 299
5 Carl Edwards 296
6 Kasey Kahne 294
7 Kevin Harvick 268
8 Jimmie Johnson
9 Greg Biffle 262
10 Jeff Burton 261
11 Brian Vickers 257
12 Martin Truex Jr. 253
BV moved up on position. I know its only race # 2 but we have three more to go to be locked in the top 35. Great Job Kevin, BV and crew!!!
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