Nascar The 2013 〈BEST · 2024〉

Replacing the "Car of Tomorrow," the Gen-6 car was designed to look more like showroom models. It debuted at the Daytona 500 , where Danica Patrick became the first woman to win a Cup Series pole position.

The was headlined by Jimmie Johnson capturing his sixth career championship, bringing him within one title of the record held by Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt . The season was defined by the introduction of the more stylistically distinct Generation 6 (Gen-6) race car and a regular-season finale marred by one of the largest scandals in the sport's history. Key Season Achievements Nascar The 2013

The season was also marked by significant injuries to high-profile drivers. Denny Hamlin suffered a compression fracture at Auto Club Speedway , and Tony Stewart missed the end of the season after breaking his leg in a sprint car crash. Replacing the "Car of Tomorrow," the Gen-6 car

The season featured 17 different race winners, the highest total since 2003 (excluding 2011). Achievement Jimmie Johnson (6th title) Rookie of the Year Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Manufacturer Champion Chevrolet (16 wins) Most Wins (Driver) Matt Kenseth (7 wins) Most Wins (Owner) Joe Gibbs Racing (12 wins) Major Storylines The season was defined by the introduction of

If you want more details on the , tell me if you're interested in: The full race-by-race schedule and winners. Detailed points standings for the top 10 finishers. Information on the NASCAR The Game: 2013 video game. Most memorable moments of the 2013 NASCAR season

During the final regular-season race at Richmond International Raceway , Michael Waltrip Racing was found to have manipulated the finish to help Martin Truex Jr. make the playoffs. This led to unprecedented penalties, Truex's removal from the Chase , and the historic addition of Jeff Gordon as a 13th playoff driver.