Official 'Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup' Logo Released

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and Nextel Communications Inc. today announced the availability of the official logo for the 2004 “Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup.”

The Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, instituted this season, modifies the format used to determine the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion. It will be contested over the last 10 races of the 36-race season. Drivers who are in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 10 after 26 races – plus any others within 400 points of the standings’ leader – will be involved. Going into Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 in Concord, N.C., 13 drivers are within 400 points of the leader, Dale Earnhardt Jr.

During the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, all drivers will continue to vie for race victories, improved position in the standings and shares of an increased season-ending point fund – plus the opportunity to serve as “spoilers” in the championship hunt.