Dash Cup

The Dash Cup is a European-based stock-car racing division established in 1999.

For the current season of the Dash Cup, please see: 2012 Dash Cup season.

Schedule length
The first season saw a seven-race schedule, held primarily in Europe. It has since developed into a 16-race series, visiting New York, Illinois and Japan this year, making the 2012 season the first time the Dash Cup travelled outside of Europe.

The 2011 season was never run, since the sponsors dropped support, and there was no funding for the races, but then, a major company based in Dubai called "FutureTechnologies, Inc." struck a deal to support Dash Cup, leading to a longer schedule and the introduction of several international races.

Manufacturers
Currently, the only two manufacturers fielding cars in Dash Cup are Speidel with the Wasp and STS Motor Company with the Arrow. The 2012 season saw the addition of Lycoia to the lineup, and 2013 will see additional manufacturers joining the series, amongst them is rumored to be Lenard.

Past champions
The Dash Cup boasts a pair of multiple-time champions: Dean Thompson and Jean-Pierre Beaufort.