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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Kevin Harvick’s NASCAR career is starting to look like the end of Jimmie Johnson’ run in the Cup Series.
Kurt Busch has won at Bristol Motor Speedway six times, including his first victory in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2002.
Dale Earnhardt ran into unexpected challenges en route to 11th place at Martinsville, leaving him hungry to return to the track for a future Xfinity Series race.
There was no on-track passing for the lead at Martinsville, making for an impossibly dull NASCAR short-track race.
NASCAR sent Ty Gibbs a message with a $15,000 fine, bur grandfather and team owner Joe Gibbs wields more clout with the emerging racing star.
Former NASCAR star Jimmie Johnson says surgery on his right hand shouldn’t slow him down as he prepares for the Indianapolis 500 in May 29.
Jeffrey Earnhardt will drive his grandfather’s iconic No. 3 Chevy in the Xfinity Series at Talladega.
William Byron is the first NASCAR Cup Series driver to score two victories this season. He’s closing in on the top of the points list, too.
Hailie Deegan didn’t hesitate in offering advice to NASCAR about the one thing it needs to change in the Cup Series that will appeal to a broader audience.
A brief look at the NASCAR Cup Series drivers with the most victories at Bristol Motor Speedway.
