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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A contrite Brandon Brown offered a sincere apology in a lengthy statement for what he described as his own “inexcusable” actions.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and wife Amy have announced the launch of their brand of 88-proof vodka, which will roll out at the Daytona 500 and expand their business empire.
Formula 1 has scheduled its most races ever for the upcoming season but found a way to give drivers a little more time to themselves each week.
Joey Logano posted a video on social media with some impressive moves that would work well in the world of dirt racing.
Chris Buescher enters the NASCAR Cup Series season facing some uncertainty at RFK Racing, but he’s also coming off a solid year that signals he is ready to contend for a spot in the playoffs.
After several recent near-misses, former Camping World Truck Series competitor Tanner Thorson finally captured his first Chili Bowl Nationals championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
As a NASCAR premier series racer, Dale Earnhardt Jr. drove the Car of Tomorrow and Gen-6 machines. He tested the new Next Gen car and was more impressed than he was with past models. He still detests the COT.
Chase Elliott ended his 2022 Chili Bowl Nationals appearance with a scary crash that included his car flying into the air, cartwheeling, and hitting high on the catch fence before ending on its roof.
Denny Hamlin likely has residual hard feelings over a couple of incidents during the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season. He’s not alone, and there are several feuds to watch beginning at Daytona on Feb. 20.
Lewis Hamilton has remained silent about his 2022 Formula 1 plans. Former champion Mario Andretti thinks retirement would be a mistake.
