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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Tony Stewart had an anxious moment during Clash practice when a prominent NASCAR figure he had confrontations with in the past showed up unannounced in the broadcast booth.
Lewis Hamilton’s six-word post on social media signals he has put the disappointment of the 2021 Formula 1 season behind him and is ready to race again.
During Fox’s coverage of practice at the Clash, Mike Joy announced that UFC President Dana White is officially connected to NASCAR.
Bubba Wallace was vocal after posting the day’s worst showing in practice ahead of NASCAR’s Busch Light Clash at the Los Angeles Coliseum.
The Busch Clash might be exciting, but the action won’t be of the high=speed variety that NASCAR fans expect.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was surprisingly one of the first drivers to run laps with the Next Gen car inside the LA Coliseum.
Hendrick Motorsports drivers won 17 points races a season ago to lock up the title of the best team in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Max Verstappen starts the 2022 Formula 1 season with an alarming number of penalty points, which could have serious implications for defending his title.
NASCAR is making a bold move by staging the Busch Light Clash in the Los Angeles Coliseum. However, there’s a risk involved for the sport.
Corey LaJoie starts the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season with confidence because of the Next Gen car, and proposes a stadium that would be a good place to race at in future.
