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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Stewart-Haas Racing veteran Kevin Harvick has been off his game for an entire season after winning nine NASCAR Cup Series races in 2020.
Matt DiBenedetto addressed his future and oddly suggested a desire to race for a team in 2022 where his faith and patriotism won’t be censored.
Kevin Harvick upset multiple drivers throughout the day at the Charlotte Roval and they didn’t hide their emotions when he crashed himself late in the race.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. said NASCAR has always been inconsistent in its rulings and not black-flagging Chase Elliott at the Charlotte Roval didn’t surprise him at all.
Kasey Kahne raced sprint cars in Pennsylvania over the weekend and then minutes later raced to help save the lives of several victims involved in a fiery crash near the track.
Team Penske is preparing to put Ernie Francis Jr. into the Indy Lights series next season as a potential step toward driving in the Indianapolis 500 down the road.
Hall of Fame driver Richard Petty’s 1960 Plymouth Fury, which he drove to three NASCAR Cup Series victories, is for sale on eBay for $750,000.
Kyle Busch said before the playoffs that avoiding “dumb” mistakes is key to success and a chance at winning a title. His team committed a big one at the Roval and it could hurt his chances at Texas this weekend.
Racing pioneer Lyn St. James argues that the way Danica Patrick marketed herself opened other women in sports up to potential exploitation.
Martin Truex Jr. experienced a maddening day at the Charlotte Roval, but at least he’s made it through to the next round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
