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 announced a new video project this week that will detail his Xfinity Series career.
Joe Gibbs revealed the greatest sporting event of his life on an episode of NASCAR Race Hub and it’s not what most people think it is.
Will Lewis Hamilton ever make the move to NASCAR? Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn’t believe so.
Could Bubba Wallace replace Kyle Busch in the Xfinity Series for Joe Gibbs Racing in 2022? There are multiple reasons why the move makes sense.
Jeremy Mayfield appeared on a podcast this week and talked about his surprise appearance at SRX in Nashville and how he hopes to return to racing on the big stage.
Kyle Busch addressed an incident with law enforcement officials while vacationing during a press conference on Thursday.
Matt DiBenedetto lost his ride at Wood Brothers for 2022. Chad Knaus and Steve Letarte didn’t sugarcoat the reason why and both said the driver has no one to blame but himself.
Danica Patrick is a few months away from crossing off the only item on her bucket list.
Aric Almirola is believed to be in his contract year. Winning in New Hampshire after leaving five races early due to crashes this season changes the outlook on whether he’ll return to Stewart-Haas Racing in 2022.
Aric Almirola ended a personal and team drought Sunday in New Hampshire.
