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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Kevin Harvick desperately needs a solid showing at Talladega to keep his NASCAR Cup Series title hopes alive, but he’ll be without crew chief Rodney Childers.
Daniel Hemric is jumping to Kauling Racing’s NASCAR Xfinity team in 2022, which opens the door to new possibilities for Joe Gibbs Racing
Kevin Harvick didn’t hesitate in saying Chase Elliott’s behavior at Bristol reminded him of his nine-year-old son.
Xfinity Series driver pulls off a first for driver intros at Las Vegas by skydiving into the racetrack and nailing the landing.
Retired NASCAR and IndyCar driver Danica Patrick made embarrassing gaffes in discussing Big Ten football teams on ESPN’s ‘College GameDay.’
Chase Briscoe was experiencing travel problems before Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race after spending extra time in North Carolina with his pregnant wife.
Richard Petty’s first NASCAR event in 1958 ended with his father bumping him into the wall and out of the race in Toronto.
Sheldon Creed frantically escaped from his truck engulfed in flames after he had violently slammed into Chandler Smith just moments before.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. achieved success on and off the track. His latest move into the world of alcohol will make his fans happy.
Kyle Larson doesn’t involve himself in the technical aspects of running the car. He’s more interested in collecting checkered flags, and he’s up to six this season.
