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)
Featured articles:
Read the latest news, rumors, and analysis on NASCAR and F1:
Speculation that Kevin Harvick, 45, might retire proved unfounded. In fact, signs point to him driving in the NASCAR Cup Series with Stewart-Haas Racing through at least 2023.
When asked five years ahead of time to predict the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion, Danica Patrick picked three of the four drivers who competed in the Championship 4.
Kyle Larson has reached the top of the NASCAR Cup Series with Hendrick Motorsports, but he owes his start to Chip Ganassi Racing’s decision to sign him a decade earlier.
Hailie Deegan only has one full season of NASCAR experience under her belt but is sure she wants to drive for Tony Stewart some day in the Cup Series.
Denny Hamlin was on the receiving end of a lot of boos this season. It didn’t help when he called out Chase Elliott’s fans at Martinsville. Now Hamlin is calling on his own fans to vote for him as NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver and dethrone Elliott.
Formula 1 has changed its rules for walking on the grid before races after celebrities snubbed TV reporter Martin Brundle at the U.S. Grand Prix.
Brad Keselowski moves to Roush Fenway Racing with a history of identifying top drivers who would go on to Xfinity Series championships.
Hailie Deegan candidly called out NASCAR Truck Series drivers who question whether she belongs and treat her differently because of her gender.
Jimmie Johnson shockingly admits in interview how NASCAR dollars have dwindled to a point where some drivers are losing 50 percent of earning potential, while others can’t even afford insurance.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. candidly admits watching NASCAR make so many changes in the past made him question his love for racing.
