NASCAR race, each year, more than 150 million live viewers watch this race, and the television ratings far exceed those of sports such as baseball, basketball and football, which is why some people call it the “Formula One” race for Americans.
Stock car racing in the United States has its origins in bootlegging during Prohibition, when drivers ran bootleg whiskey made primarily in the Appalachian region of the United States.
Bootleggers needed to distribute their illicit products, and they typically used small, fast vehicles to better evade the police. Many of the drivers would modify their cars for speed and handling, as well as increased cargo capacity.
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Daytona 500 – NASCAR’s biggest stage where triumph is often intertwined with tragedy. As the Great American Race prepares for its 65th running, we spotlight five past installments etched into racing lore for their unbelievable twists of fate. 1979 Daytona 500: The Fight to the Finish Donnie Allison and Cale Yarborough battled fiercely over…
Reading Time: 3 minutes American Rallycross racing possesses a dedicated but niche fandom in America. But the condensed, intense format of rallycross has built grassroots momentum thanks to compact dirt and tarmac courses featuring big jumps that showcase car control and door-to-door racing. Let’s explore why rallycross resonates with US motorsports fans through its accessible regional events, standout drivers,…
Reading Time: 4 minutes While known as capable but sober family transportation overseas, Subaru’s Legacy took a far more exciting form in Japan. Turbocharged GT models benefitted from decades of motorsport development, creating nearly unbeatable grip and power. Let’s explore the thrilling possibilities of the JDM Legacy GT, a tuner car balancing practicality and pulse-pounding performance. Built for Power…
Reading Time: 6 minutes NASCAR racing represents motorsport spectacle on a massive scale – loud, fast, and fully American. Massive V8 engines power specialized cars to insane speeds around high-banked oval tracks across the country. Let’s examine why hundreds of thousands of fans flock to NASCAR races every year and what makes these events so hugely popular yet controversial….