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 is the first Formula 1 team to reveal that it has fired up its 2022 car, a warning shot to rival teams.
Kasey Kahne, the winner of 18 NASCAR Cup Series races, is going to go full-time in the 2022 World of Outlaws sprint car series, where he has struggled.
Max Verstappen has a bright Formula 1 future ahead, but the Dutch driver says the loss of a key team member would hasten his retirement.
Brad Keselowski made the move to Roush Fenway from Team Penske and thought he left on good terms. Then this happened.
While Joe Gibbs Racing will be losing Kyle Busch’s longtime primary sponsor, the deal between JGR and Interstate Batteries remains as strong as ever.
Todd Bodine hasn’t competed in NASCAR since 2017 but will return for six races in 2022 to reach a significant milestone.
Brandon Brown addressed the “Let’s Go, Brandon” chant and surprisingly approved of its use in one particular situation.
Formula 1 rivals Toto Wolff of Mercedes and Christian Horner of Red Bull Racing dominated radio chatter with race officials late in the season, and it was a bad look for the sport.
NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski’s brother Brian has revealed that family patriarch Bob Keselowski’s illness is terminal.
NASCAR warns teams considering cheating with Next Gen car that there will be a high price to pay if caught.
