Motorsports
Motorsports have been around for nearly as long as motors have been inside cars. Two of the most famous racing circuits are NASCAR in the United States and the intercontinental open-wheel F1, though motorsports also include off-road rally-car racing, drag racing, and motorcycle racing.
NASCAR was founded in 1948, began contesting races in 1949, and held its first Daytona 500, one of the most prestigious and famous events in North American racing, in 1959. NASCAR contests Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Camping World Truck Series races across the United States. Star drivers such as Cale Yarborough, David Pearson, Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon, Darrell Waltrip, Dale Earnhardt Sr., and Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Year founded: 1948
President: Steve Phelps
Winningest driver, races: Richard Petty (200)
Winningest driver, cup titles: Richard Petty, Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Sr. (7)
Formula 1 started racing in 1950 and has since become the premier racing series in the world. F1 contests more than 20 races on five continents each year, with the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) serving as the governing body. Renowned drivers such as Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, and Ayrton Senna starred on the F1 circuit.
Year founded: 1950
FIA President: Mohammed Ben Sulayem
Winningest driver, races: Lewis Hamilton
Winningest driver, championships: Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton (7)
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. made his broadcasting debut for the 2021 NASCAR season last weekend.
Kyle Larson has bounced back strong from last year’s controversy and suspension, leading the NASCAR Cup Series with four wins this season. He can join an elite group of drivers from NASCAR’s modern era with a fourth consecutive victory at Pocono.
Jeremy Mayfield cost Dale Earnhardt Sr. a win at Pocono Raceway in 2000 by using his own tactics against him and then threw one of The Intimidator’s most famous quotes against him.
Denny Hamlin made history at Pocono Raceway as a rookie in 2006 and can do so again with a victory this weekend at “The Tricky Triangle.”
NASCAR received the honor for Sports League of the Year thanks in part to its support of Bubba Wallace and his efforts highlighting the systemic racism and social justice issues in the country.
Brad Keselowski won the 2011 Good Sam RV Insurance 500 at Pocono Raceway just four days after a violent crash during a test run at Road Atlanta.
Dale Earnhardt Sr. went ballistic when he learned Dale Jr. had agreed to a deal with a direct competitor of one of his sponsors.
Sam Mayer has missed half the NASCAR Xfinity Series because of age restrictions, but he is now set to make his 2021 debut, joining rival Ty Gibbs.
Denny Hamlin offered a hilarious yet crude response on Twitter after Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer almost dropped his pants for umpires to check him.
It’s been coming for quite some time, but Jeff Gordon finally announced he’ll be stepping away from the Fox Sports booth to focus on Hendrick Motorsports.
