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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Brad Keselowski will attempt to reinvigorate what is now Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing. Denny Hamlin, minority owner at 23XI Racing, believes he has the skills to succeed.
A departing team member says Joe Gibbs Racing will drop down to three cars in the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series season.
The NASCAR Next Gen car was put to the test at Charlotte Motor Speedway and proved to be more challenging than many drivers expected.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. didn’t hold back on his podcast and candidly suggested Daniel Hemric’s win might be his last with a move to Kaulig Racing in 2022.
Jeffrey Earnhardt has left JD Motorsports without having a ride lined up for the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series. The market figures to be tight.
Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe had multiple incidents that resulted in an ongoing feud this season. The Rookie of the Year driver candidly revealed why he fired a shot at the veteran and detailed where the two stand going into the offseason.
Kyle Busch was the star during his debut weekend racing with Nitro Rallycross but former UFC star Michael Bisping also made an impression when he shockingly removed his artificial eye during the broadcast.
Kurt Busch dropped by the 23XI Racing headquarters over the weekend to get started on his debut season with the NASCAR Cup Series team.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced Kevin Harvick will be the final guest on his podcast in 2021 and most expect the pair to address Harvick’s critical comments of Junior back in 2017.
Rick Ware Racing is strongly hinting it has two charters available, but Michael Jordan and Kurt Busch apparently struck a deal for 23XI Racing elsewhere.
