What is NASCAR
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NASCAR is an abbreviation of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing.It is a premier motorsport organization founded in 1948. It sanctions high-speed stock car races primarily on oval tracks across the United States and Mexico.
NASCAR is an abbreviation of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing.It is a premier motorsport organization founded in 1948. It sanctions high-speed stock car races primarily on oval tracks across the United States and Mexico.
Core Series
The top tier is the NASCAR Cup Series, featuring 36 points-paying races per season, plus events like the Clash and All-Star Race. Supporting series include Xfinity and Truck, forming a competitive ladder. Chevrolet leads with the most wins (851 as of 2023), followed by Ford and Toyota.
History
Races trace back to 1936 beach events in Daytona, evolving into organized series post-World War II by Bill France Sr. Key innovations include the playoff format (once called the Chase) and aero-modified cars like the Dodge Charger Daytona for 200 mph speeds.
Tracks and Racing
Events occur on superspeedways (e.g., Talladega, record 188 mph average), short tracks, road courses, and street circuits. Speeds peak at over 200 mph in qualifying.
Recent activity
the 2025 Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway concluded the playoffs, with full replays available online. Follow updates via ESPN or official NASCAR channels.