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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Chase Elliott has scored seven of his 13 NASCAR Cup Series victories in road races and will defend his Circuit of the Americas title on Sunday.
Brad Keselowski could lose millions from the penalty handed down by NASCAR says Wood Brothers Senior VP Jon Wood.
Formula 1 officials say the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will go on as scheduled despite the attack on a nearby oil facility.
AJ Allmendinger, a threat to win at COTA, isn’t a road course ringer in the purest sense given his extensive background in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Kenny Wallace should have known better, but saying anything about Danica Patrick that isn’t critical of the retired NASCAR and IndyCar driver will draw angry reactions.
Defending COTA champion Chase Elliott, who excels at racing on road courses, could become the fourth Hendrick Motorsports driver in six weeks to reach Victory Lane.
Joey Logano didn’t hesitate in sharing his strong thoughts on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio about fans who think NASCAR is becoming more like WWE.
William Byron is only 24 years old, but one observer thinks he’s heading for success and lifetime employment at Hendrick Motorsports.
The list will change greatly in coming years, but Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart have won more road races than anyone in NASCAR Cup Series history heading into this week at COTA.
Jeff Gordon revealed during the Cup Series race in Atlanta why HMS and all of the Chevrolets have started fast in the 2022 Cup Series season.
