An American stock-car racing series in which drivers race heavily modified sedans on oval tracks at high speed.
Origin and rules
NASCAR was founded by Bill France Sr. in Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1948, growing out of Prohibition-era moonshine runners modifying sedans for speed. The Cup Series uses purpose-built race cars styled after production models.
How it plays
Races run between 200 and 600 miles, mostly on banked oval tracks but with several road courses. Pit strategy, fuel management, and drafting in tight packs decide many races. Points reward finishing position and stage wins.
Competition
The NASCAR Cup Series climaxes with the Daytona 500 in February and the Championship Race in Phoenix in November. The Xfinity Series and Truck Series are the lower national tiers. Dale Earnhardt, Richard Petty, and Jimmie Johnson share the record for most titles.
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