Change: sponsor.From 1972-2003, the series was known as the Winston Cup when R.J. Reynolds Tobacco was the title sponsor. Prior to that, the series was known as the Grand National Series.See also: The Busch Series The Chase for the Nextel Cup The Craftsman Truck Series The Nextel Cup Drivers   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 154)

Change:  Prior to that, the series was known as the Grand National Series.See also: The Nextel CupBusch DriversSeriesThe Chase for the Nextel CupThe BuschCraftsman Truck SeriesThe CraftsmanNextel TruckCup SeriesDrivers   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 158)

Change: Renamed from The Nextel Cup Series by Speedfreak May 24 2006, 3:27 PM EDT for: Rename

Change:  for the Championship, a 10-race playoff that determines the Nextel Cup Champion. Those drivers that do not make the Chase continue to race in the   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 151)