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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Bubba Wallace earned a top-5 finish this weekend at Pocono for his best race with 23XI Racing. After the race, Wallace admitted Jordan has tempered his expectations for the team this year.
Jeff Gordon enjoyed his time calling NASCAR races for Fox Sports, but his true passion lies on the track with Hendrick Motorsports.
NBC color commentator Dale Earnhardt Jr. is building an impressive media empire as a follow-up to his NASCAR Cup Series career.
Brad Keselowski all but confirmed he’ll be leaving Team Penske for Roush Fenway Racing, and he didn’t have to say a single word to do so.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. exited his car to check on teammate Steve Park after the pair was involved in a violent wreck at Pocono Raceway in 2002.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. brings his insight to NBC’s NASCAR coverage and on Sunday he candidly called out William Byron’s crew chief for a questionable strategy with unrealistic expectations.
Jeff Gordon will become the vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports on Jan. 1, 2022.
Bubba Wallace reached a milestone for 23XI Racing on Sunday.
Tony Stewart gave an interview during the middle of the SRX race on Saturday, called his shot, and then impressively pulled off the move.
Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart is both the founder of the SRX Series and a driver in the inaugural, six-race season.
