NASCAR does have a Manufacturer's Championship in their national series, although the Driver's Championship is considered more prestigious. In the past, when manufacturers championships were very prestigious because of the number of manufacturers involved, this was more prestigious for the manufacturer, and is a major marketing tool. In the Busch Series, the championship is known as the Bill France Performance Cup.
Points are scored in a 1960-1990 Formula One system, with the winner's manufacturer scoring nine points, six for the next manufacturer, four for the manufacturer third among makes, three for the fourth, two for the fifth, and one point for the sixth positioned manufacturer.