Sports car racing is one of the
world’s most watched television sports. It began in France. On July 22 1894,
the first real contest was organized by Paris magazine Le Petit Journal. The
idea was that an international event would drive auto mobile manufacturers to
improve their cars. International racing standards were established in this
event. The decision to race on a circuit – instead of racing on ordinary roads
from town to town – was caused by the Paris to Madrid road race of 1903. During
this race many people, both drivers and hikers – including Marcel Renault- were
killed. Further road-based events were banned.
There are many categories of car racing like Single-seated racing, Touring
car racing, Production car racing, One-make racing, Stock car racing, Rallying,
Targa Racing (Targa Rally),Drag racing, Sports car racing, Off-road racing,
Kart racing, Historical racing, etc. The most familiar type of single-seated
racing is Formula One. The Formula One series originated from the European
Grand Prix Motor Racing of the 1920s and 1930s. The “formula” is a set of rules
which all participants and cars must stick to. Formula involves an annual World
Championship for drivers and constructors involving around 18 races a year.
Leading international car and engine manufacturers, and independent
constructors, such as Ferrari, McLaren, Williams BMW Sauber, Toyota, Honda,
Renault, and Red Bull Racing take part in it. The sport is one of the top five
watched sporting events in the world as well as the most expensive sport in the
world. Formula One is widely considered to be the grand dame of sports. Its
basic premise turning point on the crucial idea that each team is a
“constructor”. Meaning, the chassis of the car must be designed and
manufactured in-house, and frame cannot be supplied to competitors on a
“customer” basis.
The 2015 NASCAR sprint Cup Series
has been started 14 February 2015 and now going on, the National Association
for stock Auto Racing (NASCAR) is a family owned and operated business venture
that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events.
The link below related to NASCAR sprint cup series:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFH3KBF9oXw
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