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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Brad Keselowski confirmed before Sunday’s Cup Series race at Michigan than he will be taking a major talent from Team Penske with him.
Former NASCAR Cup Series driver Ernie Irvan was airlifted from Michigan International Speedway after two crashes exactly five years apart, the last of which forced him into retirement.
Ryan Newman is losing his ride in the No. 6 Ford at Roush Fenway Racing at the end of the 2021 season. There are few prospects for staying in the NASCAR Cup series in 2022.
AJ Allmendinger is confirmed as a full-time Xfinity Series driver for 2022, and Kaulig Racing needs to resist the temptation to given him a full season of NASCAR Cup Series starts to go with it.
Bubba Wallace is all but certain to return to 23XI Racing in 2022, but the organization could look drastically different and he might not be the star of the show.
Emmitt Smith joined the NASCAR family on Saturday when he announced he would be partnering with driver Jesse Iwuji for the 2022 Xfinity Series season.
The NASCAR Truck Series started the playoffs Friday night at World Wide Technology Raceway and the action was marred by a bizarre and very dark moment.
Corey LaJoie didn’t hold back his feelings during a radio interview when he talked about being out of Sunday’s Cup Series race at Michigan due to COVID protocols.
Bubba Wallace is running both the Xfinity and Cup Series races this weekend in Michigan. Could it be a preview of 2022?
Noah Gragson doesn’t have a deal locked up to race in 2022, and appeared frustrated when he refused to answer a question about his future at JR Motorsports.
