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
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. Nascar The 2013
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 The was headlined by Jimmie Johnson capturing his
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. It debuted at the Daytona 500 , where