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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Dale Earnhardt Jr. offered his opinion of the feud between Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio and said he loves the conflict and suggested the sport needs more long-term rivalries in the future.
Bubba Wallace surprisingly revealed on the I Am Athlete-NASCAR podcast how he was so concerned about his future that he was counting races until the end of his contract and privately happy that Denny Hamlin wasn’t winning races.
NASCAR shockingly lifted the veil on one of its business secrets this week but it resulted in more questions than answers.
Denny Hamlin visited with the media and addressed his ongoing feud with Chase Briscoe and admitted that he acted immaturely in a war of words on social media so he could get down to the rookie driver’s level.
If defending champion Chase Elliott needs help getting into the NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4, he can expect help from his Hendrick Motorsports teammates.
Carlos Sainz made the move to Ferrari in the offseason. The latest driver changes position him to climb the Formula 1 standings in 2022.
NASCAR Cup Series drivers call out the “lack of respect” on the track and Ryan Blaney doesn’t deny it, admitting “you have to be an a****** now.”
Rick Hendrick saw the NASCAR Cup Series elimination race at the Charlotte Roval as a defining moment for a season that could end with a championship for Kyle Larson or Chase Elliott.
Denny Hamlin didn’t hide his disappointment after 23XI Racing’s deal to purchase a charter fell through and called out NASCAR’s business model in the process.
Rick Ware Racing operates the No. 51 car in the NASCAR Cup Series. The car’s charter belongs to Richard Petty Motorsports.
