The 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season has been one of the most unpredictable one in recent memory. With 19 different racers nabbing the checkered flag, there has been as much parity in stock car racing’s top division as one could hope for.
Now, the series is down to the final four. Chase Elliott and Joey Logano are past winners, having hoisted the trophy in 2020 and 2018, respectively.
Christopher Bell and Ross Chastain are unexpected finalists. Neither driver had finished a 36-race season in the top 10 prior to this season. Now, they have the opportunity to etch their names in NASCAR history.
To the victor go the spoils. And the spoils from a win Sunday at Phoenix Raceway can be life-changing.
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Here’s what you need to know about the Cup Series Championship purse ahead of Sunday’s season finale.
What is the Cup Series Championship purse for 2022?
Cup Series Championship purse: $10,542,284
The Cup Series Championship purse is $10,542,284, per NASCAR. The payouts consist of prize money for finishing positions, plus per-race payouts from charters and contingency awards, among other factors.
What is the Cup Series Championship payout breakdown 2022?
The prize money to be awarded to each Cup Series Championship driver is shrouded in mystery. NASCAR distributes purse money to teams, and the figures are not made public.
