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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It’s almost been 20 years since Dale Earnhardt’s tragic crash and death. That day, Darrell Waltrip’s wife gave him a meaningful gift.
After dealing with the crazy antics of an ex-girlfriend, winning three straight Daytona 500s shouldn’t seem too difficult for Denny Hamlin.
At the Daytona 500 several years ago, Erin Andrews was seeking out Danica Patrick when she ran into rapper 50 Cent, who kissed her in an awkward moment that evoked memories of Joe Namath and Suzy Kolber.
NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. has a massive, $300 million net worth, but he still does what he can to save money on gas.
Clint Bowyer moves up to the broadcast booth for Fox during the 2021 NASCAR season and on Thursday night took a direct shot from Duel 1 winner Aric Almirola.
In a recent episode of the Dale Jr. Download podcast, Dale Earnhardt Jr. warned Denny Hamlin fans about the 2021 NASCAR season and why they might want to lower expectations.
Dale Earnhardt’s death shocked the racing world. It shouldn’t have. It was the fourth death in months. It was only after the face of the sport died that NASCAR implemented a series of changes that saved lives and changed the sport forever.
While Dale Earnhardt Jr. built up a massive net worth during his time on the NASCAR circuit, he doesn’t always carry his own wallet.
Will NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon really force Clint Bowyer to pay up inside the booth this weekend at the Daytona 500?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. continues to live by the very simple piece of advice his legendary late father once gave him.
