2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

The 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series was the 62nd season of professional stock car racing in the United States. Beginning at Daytona International Speedway, the season included 36 races and two exhibition races. The season concluded with the 2010 Ford 400 at Homestead Miami Speedway. During the 2009 off season, NASCAR announced a few calendar changes, including a standardized start time. Rick Hendrick won the Owners' Championship, while Jimmie Johnson won the Drivers' Championship with a second finish at the final race of the season. Chevrolet won the Manufacturers' Championship with 261 points.

Teams and drivers

There were 43 full-time teams in 2010.

Roush Fenway Racing removed one of their cars because of the five to four car maximum rule.

Richard Petty Motorsports and Yates Racing merged to form one team. Richard Petty Motorsports switched from Dodges after the merger to Yates Racing with Fords.

Richard Childress Racing removed one of their cars to form a three car team.