How do I select a team of drivers?
To assemble your team, choose a driver slot in the table at the top of the page. Then, select an individual driver from the Free Agency List by clicking on the green plus icon next to his name. Repeat the process until five drivers whose total market value does not exceed 100 have joined your roster. Complete the transaction by pressing the "Save Roster" button underneath your new roster.
How do I change drivers?
After completing your team, you can still change drivers each week as you set your strategy for each weekend's race. To alter your roster, click on the "EDIT" link, located under each driver on your entry page and choose your replacements from the Free Agency List of available drivers. In order to add a driver, you must drop a driver from your current roster in the same transaction. All roster changes must be completed 1 minute prior to the start of each race.
How do my drivers score points based on their race performance?
The amount of points that a driver earns in a race (based on the Nextel Cup points system) will be used towards your entry.
How are drivers assigned point values?
A driver's initial point value corresponds his performance in the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series final standings. As the 2008 season continues, a driver's market value will change based upon performance in recent races. No driver will ever drop below 10-points in value. Here's a little hint that will increase your chances for success in the ESPN Stockcar Challenge: By selecting drivers who you think are undervalued compared to their potential performance in an upcoming race, you get the most out of your team. Like any team owner, your goal is to get the maximum performance from your roster within the 100-point limit. Remember, a driver's value remains constant at the figure at which you acquired him.
What are Groups?
With thousands of users playing Stockcar Challenge, we want to make it as easy and logical as possible to keep track of things. That's one of the popular aspects of playing in a group format. Groups allow the participants to join together and play against a smaller group of competing teams. Whether you want to challenge friends, co-workers or schoolmates, competing in a group can add some extra excitement to the game.
How can I control access to a group?
Groups can be public or private in Stockcar Challenge. This means that you can open the group up to the general public, or choose to limit it to only those teams you which to compete against. If you make a public group, give it a name that identifies it to the type of members that you are trying to attract. For example, fans of Jeff Gordon might call their group "Gordon Backers" while regular fans at Charlotte Motor Speedway might adopt a name like "CMS Bleacher Creatures."
How do I link to an image on the Internet for my group?
Find an image on the Internet you wish to use as your group image. Right click on this image, and then left click on properties in the pop up menu. In the properties window, highlight the address (URL). Right click on the highlighted URL and left click on copy in the pop up menu. On the Create a Group page (or the update group page), paste the URL into the text box for the "Image URL." Once you have finished setting up your group, click on the "Create and Join Group" button.
What is the Group Directory?
The Group Directory displays all the groups that have been formed in Stockcar Challenge. Groups allow participants of the game to compete against each other and the Group Directory makes it easy to find a specific group.
How do I join a group?
Use the group directory to find a group that you like. When you find a group that looks like fun, click on the Group's name and press the "Join Group" button that is on the group page. It's easy to do, and you can always move to another group later if you wish.
How do I search for a specific group?
If you know the name of the group that you are searching for, type the initial starting letters of the group name, use the search engine, and select the group you are looking to join.
Why am I receiving zero points for the week? I have a full roster and all my drivers recorded points.
You are receiving zero points for one of two reasons. Either your locked team value is over the 100 point limit or you set up your team of racers after all rosters locked for the particular race.
Why is a certain driver not available in the free agency section?
If you are looking for a particular driver you would like to pick up and he/she is not available, please email customer service at racing@fantasygames.go.com.
If your questions were not answered in the FAQ, please email customer service at racing@fantasygames.go.com. Our customer service team will be able to assist you. Good luck!