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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Dale Earnhardt Jr. candidly spoke on why he was never fired in his racing career.
Brad Keselowski’s 2012 Cup Series championship has been likened to Buster Douglas beating Mike Tyson.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. admitted on his latest podcast episode that he is scared heading into the Xfinity Series race at Richmond in September.
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champ Kyle Busch clapped back at a Twitter user who criticized his six-year-old son Brexton’s latest racing victory.
A week after Brad Keselowski made headlines, his Penske teammate Joey Logano made a major personal announcement about his future.
Kyle Petty revealed on podcast how betting pool for drivers had massive payouts that were larger than NASCAR purses.
Next month there will be a crossover as a veteran IndyCar Series driver who finished in the top 10 at the Indianapolis 500 will make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut.
Lewis Hamilton responded to consecutive losses in Austria by spending more time in the Mercedes simulator. He’s back in contention for his eighth Formula 1 championship.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is watching the Tokyo Olympics with special interest because one of his employees is competing in the Games.
Brad Keselowski joined Roush Fenway Racing this week where he will be a part owner and start racing in 2022. He’s also hinted at plans for one of his first big moves.
