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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Kurt Busch admitted that after struggling in a race, he texted 23XI Racing co-owner Michael Jordan and got a stern response.
NASCAR Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick is understandably frustrated that his 2-year-old son is infatuated with Chase Elliott’s No. 9 Chevy.
Future NASCAR Hall of Famer Kyle Busch’s first Cup Series victory came at Fontana, the site of this week’s race.
The SRX Series co-founded by NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart has lined up most of the drivers who’ll appear in the second season of SRX racing beginning June 18.
Sebastian Vettel reacted quickly to the invasion of Ukraine, saying he will not race if Formula 1 keeps the Russian Grand Prix on its schedule.
NASCAR President Steve Phelps called out ESPN for its lack of coverage and what he hopes might change in the future.
Ryan Newman was in an intriguing Twitter conversation with a racing power player and fans learned that his career in top-level racing isn’t over just yet.
Caitlyn Jenner joined the W Series as an owner in early February and now has recruited two-time defending champion Jamie Chadwick to drive.
Matt DiBenedetto knew before last season that he was losing his Wood Brothers Racing ride, but landing on his feet in the offseason was a challenge.
Martin Truex Jr. started strong at the Daytona 500, winning the first two stages. However, after the second-stage win, he got into a contentious exchange with his crew chief.
