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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Alex Bowman won Saturday’s NASCAR race in dramatic fashion but had to hold off on his celebration.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the most popular driver award 15 consecutive years. On Sunday, he did something for a fan that showed why he’s still so popular with fans.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has come a long way since his shy and awkward days.
Jeff Burton raced for 22 years and won 21 times. He has worked for NBC Sports since 2016 and has a surprisingly high net worth.
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Kyle Busch didn’t like a question from Todd Bodine during FS1’s prerace show, refused to answer it, and then questioned their friendship.
Kyle Larson and team owner Rick Hendrick have found great success in 2021 but it has created an unexpected issue for Hendrick and his business.
Dale Jarrett credits Joe Gibbs with changing his life by convincing him to drive for the NFL coach’s new NASCAR Cup Series team in 1992.
Brad Keselowski’s tenure at Team Penske is apparently over and he will be joining Roush Fenway in 2022 as a driver and co-owner, according to a new report.
During his time on the motorsports circuit, Dale Earnhardt Sr. proved to be one of the greatest drivers to ever climb behind the wheel of the stock car. The Intimidator, it seemed, possessed the perfect blend of talent, skill, and willingness to push the envelope. Unsurprisingly, he also had another weapon in his back pocket: […]
