| NASCAR Cup Series | NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Oval / Stock Car | Oval / Stock Car |
| Governing Body | NASCAR | NASCAR |
| Region | North America | North America |
| Founded | 1948 | 1995 |
| Team Count | 645 | 642 |
| Top Countries | United States, Canada, Brazil, Germany, South Africa | United States, Canada, Brazil, Germany, South Africa |
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.
View NASCAR Cup Series Teams →NASCAR's third-tier national series featuring modified pickup trucks. Known for exciting short-track racing and as the entry point for young talent into NASCAR.
View NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Teams →NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck 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. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (founded 1995, governed by NASCAR) races in the North America region with 642 teams. Race Team Wiki is the comprehensive racing team index covering all motorsport disciplines worldwide.
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