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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Read the latest news, rumors, and analysis on NASCAR and F1:
Kyle Busch learned on Tuesday just how much his dangerous actions during this weekend’s Cup Series race at Darlington are going to cost him.
Kyle Busch raised eyebrows by using profanity live on NBC over the weekend. It was hardly the first time he made NASCAR uncomfortable, and his 2007 review of the Car of Tomorrow remains a classic.
Jimmie Johnson saw Dan Wheldon die a decade ago and swore that he would never drive an indyCar on a high-speed oval. Now, he’s prepping for the Indianapolis 500.
Kyle Busch wrecked and ended his night early at Darlington and then went ballistic, driving aggressively through the pits and delivering a profanity-laced interview ripping his team.
Tony Stewart counted himself out of the 2011 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs but won five of the 10 races and earned the crown on a tiebreaker.
Dr. Forrest Tennant resigned from his position overseeing NFL drug testing days after a TV report about his role in Tim Richmond’s controversial drug suspension.
Two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch talked about what happens when you create enemies in the playoffs.
Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas of the Mercedes team appears set to leave at the end of the season in pursuit of a long-term contract.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. went ballistic during a meeting with Teresa Earnhardt after he hadn’t been paid in months.
Chase Elliott made a guest appearance on ESPN’s College GameDay and showed his support for the Georgia Bulldogs while firing multiple shots at the Clemson Tigers.
