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Cup split? No:

In part from an Article at That’s Racin’ – Bill France said splitting the Cup series into two divisions isn’t likely to be considered. Brian France, NASCAR’s senior vice president who has worked with the focus groups, said fans became irritated when the idea of splitting the series was raised. Another topic France touched on was Winston Cup expansion. France said Kansas City, KS., likely would be the next addition to the schedule but wouldn’t say whether a race would be dropped in return. Chicago would also be a prime area to move into, France said. France indicated a new track being built in the Baltimore area likely would not receive a date because NASCAR has a presence in the area with events in Pocono, Pa., and Dover, Del., and a Grand National race in Nazareth, Pa. See the complete story and other notes at That’s Racin’ – France dismisses split of top series