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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Clint Bowyer ended the 2007 Daytona 500 in dramatic fashion when he crossed the finish line with his car upside down and on fire.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. admitted on his podcast that his driver Noah Gragson should be more respectful of the veteran blue-collar team that wrecked him this past weekend in Miami.
On one occasion, Dale Earnhardt Sr. loaded a paper bag with money and handed it to a former ‘drunk,’ along with two specific instructions.
NASCAR at COTA has generated a special buzz since it was announced in November. On Tuesday, Chase Elliott, Martin Truex Jr., and Brad Keselowski all found out why.
Would NASCAR legend Richard Petty be on the ‘canceled’ list had his controversial comments about Danica Patrick been said today?
Richard Petty won 200 races during his 35-year career in the NASCAR Cup Series but not all of them came for Petty Enterprises.
Jeff Gordon was no stranger to keeping his dating life under wraps. But he finally had to tell his family and friends about his big announcement at a croquet party in 2006.
NASCAR veteran and current Fox analyst Clint Bowyer believes that a driver’s pre-race ‘key to success’ involves when to use the bathroom.
Martin Truex Jr. went ballistic and cussed out teammate Denny Hamlin after a late stage 2 incident that prevented both Joe Gibbs drivers from winning and allowed William Byron to sneak in for the victory.
Hendrick Motorsports is on the verge of making NASCAR history and moved one step closer after William Byron’s victory at Homestead on Sunday.
