Busch Circuit Expands

The NASCAR Busch Grand National stock car racing series, which will be in its 15th year in 1996, will contest a 26-race schedule worth more than $8 million.

With a major increase in support by series sponsor Busch Beer, the series will have a total points fund approaching $1 million in 1996, with the series champion to receive $200,000 in postseason awards.

The series will visit 20 race tracks in 14 states, with 16 of the races held as companion events to NASCAR Winston Cup races. There will be 17 races on superspeedways and nine on short tracks.