Dash 4 Cash
The Dash 4 Cash is a bonus program for race winners for designated races in a
2009–10: Inception
In order to drum up interest in its second-tier series, NASCAR made the Dash 4 Cash before the 2009 season. The original format included four races where all series regulars not competing in the
2011–15: First overhaul
The first major changes were made in 2011, when the bonus purse was increased to $100,000. Another major change was that only the top four drivers in point eligible drivers in the previous race could be eligible for the next race, with the exception of the first race at
2016: Second overhaul
Before the 2016 season, NASCAR announced sweeping changes for the program, including adding heat races to determine qualifiers. The top two series points eligible drivers from each of the two heats would compete for the bonus.[8][9] Erik Jones won the first race under the new format.[10]
2017–present
Prior to the start of the 2017 season, NASCAR unveiled a new race format that divided Cup and Xfinity races into three stages. The top-two Xfinity drivers in the first two stages would be Dash 4 Cash drivers for the four-driver final stage. The other two slots are determined by those who locked themselves into the main field.
For 2020, because of delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dash 4 Cash races started with qualifying at Bristol, then the four races were Atlanta, Homestead (Sunday), Talladega 1, and Pocono.
In 2021, the Dash 4 Cash schedule will consist of the first races at Martinsville, Talladega, and Darlington, with the single date at Dover concluding the event. The field for Martinsville will be determined by the results of the first Atlanta race.
For 2022 and 2023, the Dash 4 Cash races started with qualifying at Circuit of the Americas, then the four races were Richmond, Martinsville, Talladega 1 and Dover.
In 2024, the Dash 4 Cash schedule began with qualifying at Richmond, followed by the four races at Martinsville 1, Texas, Talladega 1, and the final race at Dover.
Results
2009–2010
Track | 2009 | 2010 |
---|---|---|
Nashville | no money awarded | no money awarded |
Kentucky | no money awarded | no money awarded |
Iowa | Brad Keselowski | no money awarded |
Memphis | ||
Texas | no money awarded |
2011–2015
2016
Track | 2016 |
---|---|
Bristol | Erik Jones |
Richmond
|
Ty Dillon |
Dover
|
Erik Jones |
Indianapolis | Justin Allgaier |
2017–present
See also
References
- ^ "Dash 4 Cash 101: What you need to know | NASCAR.com". www.nascar.com. Retrieved 2016-05-31.
- ^ 4ever3 (2009-01-21). "Dale Earnhardt Jr. and JR Motorsports to be featured in Nationwide Insurance 2009 marketing campaign". SBNation.com. Retrieved 2016-05-31.
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- ^ "XFINITY Series to Keep "Dash 4 Cash" Program – POPULAR SPEED". www.popularspeed.com. Retrieved 2016-05-31.
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- ^ Albert, Zack (October 26, 2016). "New participation guidelines put limits in place for 2017". NASCAR.com. Charlotte, North Carolina: NASCAR Media Group, LLC. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
- ^ Fryer, Jenna (October 26, 2016). "NASCAR limits number of lower tier races for veterans". Associated Press. Charlotte, North Carolina: AP Sports. Associated Press. Archived from the original on October 28, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
- ^ "XFINITY schedule: Dash 4 Cash tracks set for 2018". Official Site Of NASCAR. 2017-08-25. Retrieved 2017-09-25.
- ^ "NASCAR 2018 participation guidelines further limits Cup drivers". Official Site Of NASCAR. 2017-08-01. Retrieved 2017-09-25.
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