NASCAR

NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) is an American auto racing sanctioning and operating company that is best known for stock car racing. The privately-owned company was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1948, and his son, Jim France, has been the CEO since August 6, 2018.

History

NASCAR was established on February 21, 1948, by Bill France Sr., with the help of several other drivers of the time. The points system was written on a bar room napkin. The original plans for NASCAR included three distinct divisions: Modified, Roadster, and Strictly Stock.

Series

NASCAR operates three national series: the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, as well as several regional series and one international series.

NASCAR Cup Series

The NASCAR Cup Series is the sport's highest level of professional competition. It is the most prestigious of the NASCAR organization.

NASCAR Xfinity Series

The NASCAR Xfinity Series is the second-highest level of professional competition in NASCAR.

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is a series of races, which is the only series in all of NASCAR to race modified production pickup trucks.

Rules and regulations

NASCAR has many rules and regulations that govern how the cars are built and how the races are run. These rules are designed to ensure safety and competitive balance in the races.

Criticism and controversy

NASCAR has faced criticism for various reasons, including its environmental impact, the behavior of its fans, and its response to changes in the sport.

See also

• List of NASCAR drivers
• List of NASCAR teams
• List of NASCAR tracks