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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Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have been engaged in a tight battle for the Formula 1 championship, and the most recent race was the craziest episode yet.
Mark Martin didn’t hold back and threw some serious shade on Twitter at someone who questioned his career accomplishments.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. revealed on his podcast that the coolest sponsor perk he ever received was better than free Budweiser and he still has this prized possession today.
Kevin Harvick put up some impressive numbers during the nine seasons of the Gen 6 model, so he’s probably among those sad about the NASCAR Cup Series switchover to the Next Gen car.
A NASCAR driver didn’t hold back, taking a shot at F1 and saying NASCAR is better following controversy in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Chase Elliott impressed the Nitro Rallycross fans when he pulled off a stunning late-race move only to realize he isn’t in NASCAR and received a major penalty.
The legendary Darrell Waltrip warns NASCAR that it needs to be careful about making so many changes that might overload and confuse fans.
A recent survey of Cup Series drivers reveals that Joey Logano and his driving tactics aren’t viewed favorably by many of his peers. He confirmed that he couldn’t care less what others think.
ESPN releases trailer for upcoming documentary on Bubba Wallace that shows an emotional and defiant driver who delivers a special message to those fans who hate him the most.
Formula 1 owner Liberty Media has succeeded where other sports fail by attracting an audience that is getting younger, which bodes well for the future.
