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NASCAR Cup Series vs IndyCar Series

Series comparison — Race Team Wiki
NASCAR Cup Series IndyCar Series
Category Oval / Stock Car Open Wheel
Governing Body NASCAR IndyCar
Region North America North America
Founded 1948 1996
Team Count 645 107
Top Countries United States, Canada, Brazil, Germany, South Africa United States, India, United Kingdom, Australia, Italy

NASCAR Cup Series

The top tier of American stock car racing and one of the most popular motorsport series in the world. 36 races per season on ovals, road courses, and a street circuit.

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IndyCar Series

America's premier open-wheel racing series, featuring the legendary Indianapolis 500. Teams race on ovals, road courses, and street circuits with Dallara chassis and Honda or Chevrolet engines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between NASCAR Cup Series and IndyCar Series?
NASCAR Cup Series and IndyCar Series are both major motorsport series—NASCAR Cup Series competes in Oval / Stock Car while IndyCar Series is in Open Wheel. NASCAR Cup Series is governed by NASCAR and was founded in 1948, while IndyCar Series is governed by IndyCar and was founded in 1996. NASCAR Cup Series has 645 teams indexed on Race Team Wiki; IndyCar Series has 107.
How many teams does NASCAR Cup Series have?
NASCAR Cup Series has 645 teams indexed on Race Team Wiki. Browse all NASCAR Cup Series teams.
How many teams does IndyCar Series have?
IndyCar Series has 107 teams indexed on Race Team Wiki. Browse all IndyCar Series teams.

NASCAR Cup Series vs IndyCar Series — Series Comparison

NASCAR Cup Series and IndyCar Series are two major motorsport series compared on Race Team Wiki. NASCAR Cup Series (founded 1948, governed by NASCAR) races in the North America region with 645 teams. IndyCar Series (founded 1996, governed by IndyCar) races in the North America region with 107 teams. Race Team Wiki is the comprehensive racing team index covering all motorsport disciplines worldwide.

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