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| Automobile racing, sport in which specially
designed or modified automobiles race on any of various
courses. Automobile racing originated in France in 1894
and appeared in the United States the following year.
It is now one of the most popular spectator sports in
the world. Of many different types of competition, the
most prestigious involve Formula One (Grand Prix) or “Indy-type”
automobiles, both cars with low-slung bodies capable of
speeds greater than 230 mph (370 kph). Their design and
maintenance require full-time racing teams and large corporate
investment. A number of countries sponsor Grand Prix races,
which contribute to the designation of a world champion
driver. The Grands Prix of Monaco, France, Great Britain,
Canada, and Australia are among the best known. America's
famous Indianapolis 500 (begun 1911) is the best known
of a series of races in which drivers compete for a series
championship, organized by the United States Auto Club
(USAC) and overseen from 1979 to 1996 by Championship
Auto Racing Teams (CART). In 1996 CART began a competing
series, leaving the Indy 500 and several other races in
the hands of the Indy Racing League (IRL). |
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Nascar Nextel Cup Racing
The world of Nascar Nextel Cup racing is complex and eventful
enough to fill anyone’s spare time. Our Nascar Nextel
Cup news and results sections keep you informed of who
came out on top while our Nascar Nextel Cup schedule lists
what’s still to come. You can check the statistics
for cold, hard numbers that tell their own story, and
you can look up track, team, and driver profiles for every
fun fact about everything and everyone you see on TV.
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