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 is in a deep hole with four races remaining in the 2021 Formula 1 season, but he vows there will be no shenanigans to ambush Max Verstappen.
Matt DiBenedetto provided some clarity to some of his recent head-scratching remarks on Saturday when he said “Let’s Go Brandon” at Phoenix in a video and then retweeted it on his reactivated Twitter account.
Daniel Hemric went through hard times and was winless in 200 NASCAR starts before winning the Xfinity Series championship in Phoenix.
An inebriated Ben Rhodes visited with the media after winning the NASCAR Truck Series championship and it was an epic press conference that anyone who witnessed it won’t ever forget.
Chip Ganassi Racing is making provisions for a fifth car at the Indianapolis 500, all but confirming Jimmie Johnson’s intention to compete in May 2022.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. weighed in and took a side in the debate on etiquette and respect between playoff and non-playoff drivers and thinks most fans see it the same way.
Sergio Perez seemingly could win a Formula 1 race in his native Mexico, but the needs of Red Bull Racing teammate Max Verstappen may come first.
AJ Allmendinger rightly points out that winning the Xfinity Series championship won’t change his life in a significant way since he is already locked into future plans.
NASCAR President Steve Phelps candidly addresses the future of the sport and how it includes cars with electrification.
Ryan Newman has made more than 700 NASCAR Cup series starts, but Sunday in Phoenix could be his last now that Brad Keselowski is taking the keys to the No. 6 Ford.
