Sprint Cup Drivers’ Domination Of NASCAR Hurts Minor League Competition
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NASCAR is always proactive to make changes and improve the product on the track, but the continued presence of Sprint Cup drivers and Sprint Cup teams in the Xfinity series and Camping World series has hurt the minor-leagues of NASCAR from the competition to the future of these developmental divisions.
Sprint Cup drivers have driven away with the competition in the minor-leagues of NASCAR in 2014, winning nine of 22 in the Camping World Series and 22 of 33 in the Xfinity series. Kyle Busch won 14 of those races. Most races have the Cup drivers up front with the developmental drivers following behind with not many chances of competing for a win. The entertainment value depreciates when competition weakens and from the fans to the drivers in the lower series, there is a feeling of being cheated that everyone has somehow become accustomed to.
To add to the dominance in the lower NASCAR series, Sprint Cup drivers developed their own teams to claim more of the pie. This makes it harder for the full-time Camping World and Xfinity drivers and teams to be successful financially and competitively. The developmental series is not only for up-and-coming drivers, but for smaller teams to gain experience and revenue. Sponsors are more willing to pay if they see a car in victory lane.
Both of the lower series have a lot of young talent working their way to be racing on Sundays. Chase Elliot won the Xfinity series in 2014 and will race one more year in the division. Ryan Blaney had good success in both divisions. Darrell Wallace Jr. and Erik Jones are just a few more making names for themselves.
The future and success of these minor-leagues will depend on the direction and consideration of NASCAR to have the faith in these lower series to stand alone, be successful and develop into more competition for the sport as a whole.
Kevin Jacobs is a NASCAR writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @KevinJ816 “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google
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