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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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff faces a challenge should he have to replace seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton on short notice.
A report out of Europe says Mercedes is returning to its traditional Silver Arrows paint scheme for the 2022 Formula 1 season.
Brandon Brown steered clean of the ‘Let’s go Brandon’ controversy for more than two months, but his new sponsorship raises a problem for NASCAR.
Hailie Deegan, coming off her rookie season in the NASCAR truck series, is competing this week at the Tulsa Shootout with the goals being to have fun and expand her skillset.
Daniel Ricciardo had an at-times difficult first season driving for the McLaren Formula 1 team, but winning at Monza taught him a valuable lesson.
Motorsports icon Mario Andretti admires how NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson challenges himself on other series as he did.
NASCAR Winston Cup legend Dale Earnhardt Sr. endured a dislocated sternum and broken collarbone to place sixth at The Glen’s road course two weeks later.
NASCAR veteran Kyle Busch, with more than 200 victories in the books, has entered four divisions of the Tulsa Shootout in a rare visit to a dirt track.
Retired NASCAR great Dale Earnhardt Jr. revealed over the weekend that grandmother Martha Earnhardt has died at the age of 91.
Formula 1 cars are massively expensive, and crashes in the 22-race season only add to the expense. Mick Schumacher didn’t score a point but led the series in repair costs.
