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)
Featured articles:
Read the latest news, rumors, and analysis on NASCAR and F1:
Colton Herta will participate in McLaren’s test driver program, which could help him earn the Super License required to drive in Formula 1.
A brief look at the NASCAR Cup Series drivers with the most victories at Phoenix Raceway.
Taylor Gray scored a victory in the ARCA Menards Series three days after a team employee died in a crash while hauling the No. 17 Ford to Phoenix for the race.
Lug nuts that may be left over from the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series are creating concerns for teams in the Xfinity and Camping World series.
NASCAR driver Alex Bowman on winning: ‘I think I’ve come to the realization that I can probably win a championship and still not get any credit for it.’
Ryan Blaney announced this week he’s adding one race to his 2022 schedule so he can compete against his father.
Danica Patrick, who is working this week as a commentator for Fox Sports, is enjoying retirement without the urge to get back into a car because she’s found plenty to keep herself busy.
Trackhouse Racing has expanded to two cars this season, and Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez have each scored a top-five finish.
Matt DiBenedetto changed to the Truck Series in 2022 but revealed this week he hasn’t changed from embracing controversial topics.
Danica Patrick joined Mike Joy and Clint Bowyer in the Fox booth for the Las Vegas Cup race and this week talked about how she heard a clear message from the fans about her performance.
