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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) Featured articles:
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NASCAR
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NASCAR Won the TV Viewership Fight on Sunday but May Be Losing a Pivotal Battle
NASCAR
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The Next Gen Car Is Even Better Than We Thought, Including Single Reason No One Is Talking About
Formula 1
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Why Did Formula 1 Make So Little Money in Such a Big Year?
NASCAR
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Who Has the Most NASCAR Cup Series Wins at Phoenix Raceway?
Formula 1
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NASCAR

Is Texas Two-Step Coming to 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule?

Why it makes sense for the 2024 NASCAR schedule to have back-to-back dates at COTA and Texas, creating the Texas Two-Step.

by Kyle Dalton

Published on September 27, 2023 12:36 pm

3 min read

NASCAR

Unhappy Matt DiBenedetto Responds After Truck Series Team Unexpectedly Announces His Early Departure

Matt DiBenedetto didn't hide his disappointment after learning his NASCAR Truck Series team was kicking him out of the No. 25 in the final three races.

by Kyle Dalton

NASCAR

NASCAR Makes Mistake in Changing Playoff Race Format and It’s Not a Good Sign for the Future

NASCAR announced a change to the playoff race format for the upcoming Charlotte Roval. It's the wrong move and a bad sign for the future.

by Kyle Dalton

Red Bull Continues To Dominate Formula 1 But A New Hierarchy Has Emerged

Winner of the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of Sergio Perez, Max Verstappen quietly resumed his march towards the title, as before. But behind Red Bull, Ferrari has become the second force on the grid. The concept was invented by Heraclitus, developed by Nietzsche, and applied to the letter by Max Verstappen, even if …

by SportsCasting Editors

Published on April 8, 2024 4:22 pm

3 min read

Formula 1

What Led To Susie Wollf Filing A Complaint Against The FIA?

Susie Wolff, the director of the F1 Academy, has announced that she has lodged a complaint against the FIA three months after the Federation launched an investigation into possible disclosures of confidential information to her husband Toto, the Mercedes team boss. There’s definitely something rotten in the F1 kingdom. The conflicts never stop. Even when …

by SportsCasting Editors

Formula 1

Susie Wolff Files Complaint Against FIA For Targeting Her In Investigation

At the end of last year, the FIA opened an investigation into F1 power couple Toto and Susie Wolff on the grounds of conflict of interest. As a result, the latter has confirmed that she has now lodged a complaint against the FIA. Susie Wolff, director of the F1 Academy for female drivers and wife …

by SportsCasting Editors

The 1 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Statistic That Explains His 2023 Season Perfectly

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. kicked off his season by winning the Daytona 500 and has been rock-solid since.

by John Moriello

Published on May 10, 2023 6:53 am

3 min read

NASCAR

Dale Earnhardt: Biography, Career, Net Worth, Family, Top Stories for the NASCAR Legend

Here's everything you could possibly need to know about legendary NASCAR drive Dale Earnhardt.

by John Moriello

Michael Waltrip on pit lane prior to his qualifications run for the UAW Daimler Chrysler 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 9, 2007.

NASCAR

I Asked ChatGPT to Summarize NASCAR’s Biggest Scandal; It Did Not Disappoint Anyone Except Maybe Michael Waltrip

We got a crate of well-trained microchips to re-tell the story of the 2007 Daytona 500.

by John Moriello

5 NASCAR Drivers More Than Capable of Conquering the Bristol Dirt

by Jared Turner

Noah Gragson (L) and Ty Gibbs (R) battle during the 2022 Xfinity Series campaign.

NASCAR

Just Like in the Final Xfinity Race of 2022, Ty Gibbs Has the Upper Hand on Rival Noah Gragson — And It Has to Sting Really Bad

by Jared Turner

NASCAR

Motorsports

NASCAR Won the TV Viewership Fight on Sunday but May Be Losing a Pivotal Battle

The Next Gen Car Is Even Better Than We Thought, Including Single Reason No One Is Talking About

Why Did Formula 1 Make So Little Money in Such a Big Year?

Who Has the Most NASCAR Cup Series Wins at Phoenix Raceway?

Netflix Has Its Next ‘Drive to Survive’ Drama but No One To Tell the Inside Story

Is Texas Two-Step Coming to 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule?

Unhappy Matt DiBenedetto Responds After Truck Series Team Unexpectedly Announces His Early Departure

NASCAR Makes Mistake in Changing Playoff Race Format and It’s Not a Good Sign for the Future

Red Bull Continues To Dominate Formula 1 But A New Hierarchy Has Emerged

What Led To Susie Wollf Filing A Complaint Against The FIA?

Susie Wolff Files Complaint Against FIA For Targeting Her In Investigation

The 1 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Statistic That Explains His 2023 Season Perfectly

Dale Earnhardt: Biography, Career, Net Worth, Family, Top Stories for the NASCAR Legend

I Asked ChatGPT to Summarize NASCAR’s Biggest Scandal; It Did Not Disappoint Anyone Except Maybe Michael Waltrip

5 NASCAR Drivers More Than Capable of Conquering the Bristol Dirt

Just Like in the Final Xfinity Race of 2022, Ty Gibbs Has the Upper Hand on Rival Noah Gragson — And It Has to Sting Really Bad

Denny Hamlin Was Positive He’d Won His NASCAR Appeal, but the Name of His Podcast May Have Been His Undoing

Penalizing Denny Hamlin for Speaking the Truth Is 1 of the Worst Things NASCAR Could Ever Do

Denny Hamlin Was Caught Off Guard by the Behavior of Top NASCAR Executives at His Failed Appeal Hearing

The Clash vs. COTA vs. Bristol Dirt: Which NASCAR Race Has the Most Staying Power?

Legacy Motor Club Has Failed Miserably to Follow Up on Its Momentum From 2022

Richard Petty Kicked Off NASCAR’s Greatest Season in Augusta

Christopher Bell Has Left Teammates Denny Hamlin, Martin Truex Jr., and Ty Gibbs in the Dust at Joe Gibbs Racing

2023 Looks a Lot Like Every Other Year for Bubba Wallace and He Knows It

NASCAR Must Make Things Right for Kaulig Racing and Justin Haley

NASCAR Mailbag: Erik Jones Leads the List of Cup Series Disappointments

Kyle Larson Got His Mojo Back From YouTube; Bubba Wallace Is Still Lost in the Wilderness

Ty Gibbs Taking a Different Approach as He Starts to Become a True Contender in the NASCAR Cup Series

3 Cup Series Drivers Who Are Hot and 3 Who Are Not: Bristol Dirt Race Week Edition

Denny Hamlin Surrendered His Credibility With a ‘Miscalculation’ Excuse for the J.J. Yeley Travesty

Cup Series Winners and Losers on a Great Day for Kyle Larson and Josh Berry at Richmond

Denny Hamlin Made a $50,000 Mistake To Start His Day at Richmond

Quit Hating Denny Hamlin for a Minute and Bow to the Awesomeness of His ‘Actions Detrimental’ Career Bracket

Ryan Blaney Makes a Great Point Why Daniel Suarez and Ross Chastain Should Be Done Feuding