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’s move to Roush Fenway Racing had immediate implications for Austin Cindric, Harrison Burton, and Matt DiBenedetto.
Brad Keselowski is officially leaving Team Penske, and Austin Cindric is expected to take his place.
Kevin Harvick’s Hall of Fame career might be coming to an end as the latest rumor has the 2014 Cup Series champion retiring and purchasing another team and becoming an owner in 2022.
Kurt Busch got himself into the Cup Series playoffs.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. takes a surprising stance on the latest episode of his podcast that opposes the drivers, supports Speedway Motorsports, and reveals a concerning conflict of interest.
Kyle Busch wasn’t too happy after Sunday’s race, and he probably isn’t too happy Tuesday after hearing what NASCAR had to say.
Dale Earnhardt wasn’t expecting to play baseball in 2002.
Hailie Deegan spun Paul Tracy late in the SRX race at Slinger Speedway on Saturday night. After the race, Tracy confronted Deegan about the move.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. couldn’t control his emotions after saying goodbye to Myrtle Beach Speedway on “Lost Speedways.”
Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin both admitted there is an increasing level of frustration with NASCAR because it hasn’t been open with the drivers about safety concerns on the Next Gen cars.
