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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Denny Hamlin got NASCAR’s attention during Championship 4 Media Day when he bluntly admitted that drivers need to start self-policing in order to get respect and that includes crashing another driver.
Brad Keselowski has one race remaining driving for Team Penske. He has posted a touching video thanking Roger Penske and the entire organization.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. mocked NASCAR in his latest podcast episode, talking about how the organization has ignored his pleas in the past and the simple formula that produces exciting drama-filled action like Martinsville.
The cost of NASCAR Cup Series charters reportedly broke the $10 million barrier this year, which is bad news for Michael Jordan and 23XI Racing.
Matt DiBenedetto didn’t like the response he received to a controversial remark he made on Twitter, deleted his account, and then said “our world has gone made” on Instagram.
Rick Hendrick visited with the media and candidly addressed Denny Hamlin’s postrace comments at Martinsville where he called Alex Bowman a hack, and the team owner bluntly pointed out how his driver has more wins this year.
Driver Kyle Larson and crew chief Cliff Daniels are enjoying a huge first season together for Hendrick Motorsports in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Denny Hamlin isn’t happy with Alex Bowman for spinning the No. 11 Toyota at Martinsville, but Hamlin has a history of wrecking rivals in playoff races.
Alex Bowman has turned Denny Hamlin’s insult after the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville into a marketing campaign to sell T-shirts.
Kyle Petty called out Denny Hamlin for his postrace behavior at Martinsville when he interrupted Alex Bowman’s victory celebration.
