The Series:

The NASCAR Winston West Series originated in 1954 when NASCAR expanded to the West Coast and began sanctioning the Pacific Coast Late Model circuit. The NASCAR Winston West Series has recently experienced unprecedented growth. In 1998, the series point fund skyrocketed to $500,000 through the increased involvement of track operators and series sponsor R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. In 1999, the series traveled overseas as it ended its season in Motegi City, Japan. The exploding growth of the NASCAR Winston West Series has not only attracted new drivers and fans, it has created a wealth of sponsorship opportunities for businesses. For NASCAR 2000 the series will see an increased effort from R.J. Reynolds once again, with a $50,000 increase in posted awards and a schedule that brands the series with a mix of superspeedways, short tracks and road courses.

A NASCAR Winston West Series car is virtually the same as one raced on the NASCAR Winston Cup Series.

The Cars
A NASCAR Winston West Series car is virtually the same as one raced on the NASCAR Winston Cup Series. Both must maintain a minimum weight of 3,400 pounds and have a wheelbase of 110 inches. However, while the NASCAR Winston Cup Series car utilizes a V-8 engine ranging from 350 to 358 cubic inches with a maximum compression ratio of 12:1, the NASCAR Winston West Series car is powered by a 350 to 358 cubic inch V-8 engine with a maximum compression ratio of 9.5:1. Approved models include the Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Pontiac Grand Prix and Ford Thunderbird and Taurus.

Current Sponsors:
R.J. Reynolds - Winston, JE Pistons, Clevite Engine Parts, Jesel Rockers, Aeroquip, MAC Tools, Anheuser-Busch, Mechanix Wear Auto Meter Products, Moog Chassis Parts, Bowman Distribution, MSD Ignition, Carrera Shocks, Nomex, Champion Spark Plugs, Prestone Advance Formula Anti-Freeze, Competition Cams, Raybestos Brakes, Crane Cams, Sears Point Raceway Edelbrock Intake Manifolds, Simpson Helmets, Eibach Springs, Spicer Driveshafts, Featherlite Trailers, Ford, 76 Racing Gasoline, Fram Oil Filters, Wiseco Pistons, Gatorade, Wix Air Filters, Goodyear Belts and Hoses, 3M, Goodyear Tires, Holley Carburetors, Hoosier Tires, Hurst Shifters

Stars from the NASCAR Winston West Series:
Sean Woodside, 1999 NASCAR Winston West Series champion
Derrike Cope, Current NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver
Chad Little, Current NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver
Ron Hornaday Jr., Current NASCAR Busch Series Grand National Division driver
Kevin Harvick, Current NASCAR Busch Series Grand National Division driver
Rick Carelli, Current NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver
Lance Hooper, Current NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver