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- The following is a list compiling the total number of career victories in NASCAR Cup Series competition. The list recognizes "Cup" victories under the following auspices:
* Strictly Stock (1949)
* Grand National Series (1950–1970)
* Winston Cup Series (1971–2003)
* Nextel Cup Series (2004–2007)
* Sprint Cup Series (2008–2016)
* Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (2017–2019)
* NASCAR Cup Series (2020–present) Rule changes in 1972 established a minimum distance of 250 miles (400 km) for points-paying Cup Series events (reduced to 186.4 miles (300.0 km) in 1974 due to the ongoing energy crisis). This led to the elimination of shorter races (50 to 150 miles) from the schedule. Seasons since 1972 are referenced as the "modern era" largely due to the schedule and distance changes. Years since 2004 are generally referred to as the "Chase Era or Playoffs Era." Only points-paying championship races count towards the total. Note that the Daytona qualifying races prior to 1972 were points-paying championship races, and count in the totals below. Since 1972, the Daytona qualifying races do not count due to the race distance change rules. Wins in The Clash, All-Star Race, or international exhibitions at Calder Park Raceway, Suzuka, or Motegi do not count. (en)
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