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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Read the latest news, rumors, and analysis on NASCAR and F1:
New NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Red Farmer is already rating Kyle Larson alongside some of the greatest drivers he has seen in a lengthy career.
Bubba Wallace’s much-anticipated Netflix documentary series features a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the driver, including his willingness to confront controversy.
Michael McDowell landed atop the NASCAR Cup Series world by winning the 2021 Daytona 500. He was brought down to earth the following day at home.
Kyle Larson was the best Cup driver in 2021 and after the latest Next Gen testing sent a message to his competition that 2022 could be more of the same.
Brad Keselowski has hired David Smith, a renowned statistical analyst, to work with the RFK Racing NASCAR Cup Series organization.
Jeff Gordon previewed the upcoming 2022 season on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio and revealed why he’s jealous of Tony Stewart.
Kyle Busch has officially served a penalty for his offensive behavior during a race at the end of the 2021 season, according to a new report.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. reached out to a reporter after a disappointing race in 2011. His message was evidence of why the retired NASCAR star remains enormously popular.
Chase Elliott’s crash at the 2022 Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma, caught the attention of race fans. Elliott’s take as it happened: ‘Yeah, this isn’t going to be good.’
Bubba Wallace candidly confessed that he broke a rule during Next Gen testing at Phoenix and Denny Hamlin approved the move.
