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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Ryan Blaney starts the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs on a two-race winning streak but it taking a cautious approach to the 10-race homestretch to the season.
While drivers like Kyle Larson deal with rivals on the track, owner Rick Hendrick works to keep sponsors of his four NASCAR Cup Series Chevys satisfied with their results.
Alex Bowman has had an uneven season in the NASCAR Cup Series, but he qualified for the playoffs alongside three Hendrick Motorsports teammates and could come away with his first championship.
Brad Keselowski doesn’t hide from the truth and admits that the move to Roush Fenway in 2022 has been a distraction for the No. 2 team.
Tony Stewart calls Kyle Larson a ‘unicorn’ and says not being able to hire the NASCAR Cup Series sensation who signed with Hendrick Motorsports will haunt him for years.
Christopher Bell offered a candid answer and said he hasn’t ruled out wrecking Kyle Larson in the playoffs as payback for what happened at Watkins Glen.
Kevin Harvick enters the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs dead last in points. But Tony Stewart prevailed in 2011 under comparable circumstances.
Kyle Busch never shies away from sharing his thoughts. He did just that and wasn’t too kind when asked what he thought about the Next Gen car.
Jimmie Johnson’s practice session at Texas Motor Speedway was a positive step toward the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion entering the 2022 Indianapolis 500.
Denny Hamlin’s longtime girlfriend blasted him on Twitter Wednesday night, saying she hopes people will finally see him for who he truly is.
