In your opinion, how many years should a driver race before he [or she] is considered a "veteran"?

Question

That's exactly what I'm looking for HBK... your view...!!!

Answer 1

5 years.

Answer 2

I think 6 full years. Your first year shouldn't count but if you put in 5 more years then you could be called a "veteran".  

Answer 3

I would say at least 5 to 10.

Answer 4

two years that way they been on each track a couple times and know how to drive them and know what to do if somthing was to happen to them

Answer 5

IMO it should be considered kind of like high school.

First year: Freshman.

Second year: Sophmore.

Third year: Junior

Fourth year and beyond: Veteran.

Answer 6

IMO, 3-4 years. That's just my view!

Answer 7

I would say on the 5th year they could be considered a veteran.

Answer 8

Just a guess..but if they can get thru the rookie stripe year without too many incidents or making enemies..then they are considered a veteran, ran all the tracks and still in one piece!

Answer 9

5 years or more and must have at least 5 wins

Answer 10

more than five because it is hard to think  of some of these young dudes as veterans. Maybe even 10 years or more.  mark martins and tony stewart, labonte's, petty, they are all vets in my mind.

Answer 11

I would say at least 5 years.

1st year= Rookie

2nd      = Sophmore

3-4      =  Nascar talent

5th-???=  Nascar veteran

My reasoning for this...you've seen at least every track 5x sometimes 10. You've gained some fans and some haters. You are more established than a rookie/sophmore.

Answer 12

7 full seasons i just think that.

Answer 13

I'd say in 5 more years that Dale Jr. could be considered a veteran loser

Answer 14

5 or 6 would be about right