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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Toni Breidinger is poised to make NASCAR history and won’t let a few bumps in the road stop her.
New Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara just took a second job in the offseason. The new NASCAR fan took a position with the organization as a growth and engagement advisor. In this role, he will help bring a diverse new fan base to the sport, just like he became a fan in 2020.
Bubba Wallace was not happy at Nashville after spinning out and blamed NASCAR in a profanity-laced tirade.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. recently admitted that he secretly pulls for one NASCAR Cup Series team, and it’s not who you think it is.
Many observers think Kyle Busch’s Xfinity Series goal was to reach 100 victories. Now that he’s hit the milestone, the NASCAR veteran might have a different goal in mind.
The last time the NASCAR Cup Series visited Nashville, Dale Earnhardt Sr. was a one-time Cup champion. The series returns to the Music City after a 37-year absence, but not at the Fairgrounds Speedway.
Rick Hendrick has signed Alex Bowman to drive the No. 48 Ally Chevy through 2023. It’s a step toward preserving the organization’s NASCAR Cup Series dominance.
Denny Hamlin is having fun balancing racing, NASCAR ownership, and being a daddy.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was happy with his not-too-glamorous first Father’s Day gift.
AJ Allmendinger will continue racing a partial NASCAR Cup schedule for Kaulig Racing in 2022 as the team moves up from the Xfinity Series.
