| NASCAR Cup Series | NASCAR Xfinity Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Oval / Stock Car | Oval / Stock Car |
| Governing Body | NASCAR | NASCAR |
| Region | North America | North America |
| Founded | 1948 | 1982 |
| Team Count | 645 | 643 |
| 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 second-tier national series, serving as the primary development series for Cup Series drivers. Features slightly less powerful cars on similar tracks.
View NASCAR Xfinity Series Teams →NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity 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 Xfinity Series (founded 1982, governed by NASCAR) races in the North America region with 643 teams. Race Team Wiki is the comprehensive racing team index covering all motorsport disciplines worldwide.
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