NASCAR

As with most forms of auto racing, accidents are a part of NASCAR and a series of flags have been developed to warn drivers about the dangers on the track. The most serious flag that can be shown...

The power and majesty of the military aircraft flyover has been part of the National Association Of Stock Car Racing (NASCAR) since the mid-1950s.

NASCAR is an organization known for its charity and volunteer work, and each year millions of fans look for the opportunity to become part of the volunteer effort. There are a number of ways to...

Operating a vehicle at speeds of up to 190 miles per hour on the same track as 42 other cars can require a tremendous amount of skill and ability.

NASCAR fans are the most devoted in the world of sports, meaning that no matter where you're located, you are likely near NASCAR fans. Opening a NASCAR store can be a profitable move with careful...

The Richmond International Raceway in Virginia is one of the older tracks used in NASCAR. The raceway is located at the Virginia State Fairgrounds and is surrounded by residential and commercial...

Do you wonder how they get points for racing in Nascar? Here is how they do it.

It is very easy to look up Nascar tickets online, but it is not always easy to get them depending on how big the race is. Below I'll show you how you can get them online, when they are still...

NASCAR racing came of age in the early 1990's. The sport started to reach out to new audiences, and different sponsors came on board. Whether you like Jeff Gordon, or love to dislike him, the...

NASCAR teams are always up for revolutionary ideas on how to build a faster engine, but several rules established by officials prevent unfair advancements to be made.

The sport of NASCAR has come a long way since its early days. Drivers are better equipped to avoid injury, with the number of serious accidents having decreased in recent years. From the gear worn...

This article is about the technology of welding as it is applicable to NASCAR. “Welding” is probably one of the most important achievements in the history of mankind! Virtually nothing that we...

Have you ever wondered what makes a NASCAR racer go 200 MPH? It starts with the engine. The engine starts with the engine cylinder block, or engine block. Usually these cast iron components are...

In auto racing, race marshals oversee races and use colored flags to pass messages to drivers. Each flag represents a particular action drivers must take. Orange racing flags do not exist except...

It's Sunday, you have just spent an entire week grinding through toiling, back breaking labor. It's time for you to kick back and enjoy the fruits of your work with the great American pastime. ...

Not everyone has the skill required to drive a race car. Most drivers spend years honing their craft before they make a break into the top racing leagues. Regardless of the type of racing or the...

Of the three major series in NASCAR, the Camping World Truck Series is the newest addition. Formed in 1995 as the Craftsman Truck Series, this division is where many of the series top drivers get...

Darlington Raceway is a NASCAR superspeedway located in Darlington, South Carolina. The 65,000-seat speedway is the oldest paved superspeedway in NASCAR; it opened in 1950. The 1.3-mile oval is...

To the casual observer, the concept of NASCAR racing is rather simple. The drivers strap into their cars and turn left for 300, 400 and sometimes 500 or more miles. However, the sport is more...

It's that time of year again race fans and your favorite drivers are coming to your city. You have your tickets to the speedway, but do you know what to bring to the track?

NASCAR's second level of competition, called the Nationalwide Series, was called the Busch Series for 26 years because of its advertising association with the Anheuser-Busch brewing company. It...

The NASCAR Nextel Cup Series was officially changed to the Sprint Cup Series in 2008. It remains the top level of racing in NASCAR, known for the longest races of the year, the biggest crowds,...

If your husband hides in his cave on race day, why not join in on the fun? No, you may not entirely understand why men driving cars or trucks around in a circle for 3 hours is entertaining, but if...

You can purchase NASCAR tickets through several outlets. Many fans prefer to purchase tickets from the respective track they intend to visit. They can visit the ticket office, call the track or...

NASCAR stands for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. It is the United States' biggest sanctioning body of stock-car racing. NASCAR has the largest television viewing audience and...

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is one of the most popular sports in the United States. NASCAR oversees many types of racing. The three most popular series are the...

Winning in NASCAR to the casual fan means taking the checkered flag. Hardcore fans look to a bigger prize--the Chase for the Cup. Since NASCAR was founded in 1947, a points system has rewarded...

More and more women are becoming NASCAR fans. It's not just for men anymore. If you've wondered what all the hoopla is about, you need to put a little time and effort into understanding the sport....

If you are a Nascar enthusiast, it is essential that you know the Nascar race times around the nation. Nascar race times are easy to find, and can be located in a few places. If you want to have...

The Daytona 500 is NASCAR's most prestigious event and the start of each racing season. Attending a live NASCAR race is the best way to experience the raw power and speed of the cars. Tickets are...

What NASCAR fan wouldn't want to design his own shirt? All it takes is a little creativity and the ability to sew, and you will be racing to the finish line in your own custom shirt!

The Darlington Raceway is located in Darlington, South Carolina, and has a number of nicknames that allude to the difficulty many drivers face when racing through this course. Every year this...

NASCAR utilizes nine different flags to alert race drivers of various situations on the track during a race. Each flag is unique and easily recognizable by drivers and fans alike. The meaning of...

NASCAR vehicles have come a long way since Red Byron captured the organization's first sanctioned race at Daytona Beach in 1948 driving a 1939 Modified Ford. Today, NASCAR cars are colorful,...

This American-founded spectator sport has evolved into one of the country's most popular pastimes over the past six decades and is broadcast in hundreds of countries across the world. The National...

Auto racing was governed by a group of small organizations--each with its own set of rules--following World War II. Visionary race car driver Bill France Sr. sought one national governing body for...

Nicknamed "The Great American Race" and the "Super Bowl of Stock Car Racing," the Daytona 500 is traditionally the first race held each year in the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing's...

Las Vegas Motor Speedway is a raceway outside of Nevada's largest city. It opened in 1996 and holds a variety of races, including NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series events. The track, dubbed...

Racing flags are used in auto racing, motorcycle racing and similar sports. Although they are traditionally used to give information to racers, racers often keep them after the race. For example,...

NASCAR, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, is the largest and most watched brand of auto racing in the United States. The Sprint Cup is the primary series of races sponsored by...

I hear people all the time say how can you watch guys go around in circles for 3-4 hours at a track. I go every year to Texas Motor Speedway and have an absolute blast no matter if the race is...

If you are a Nascar fan, and you like to have fun, then start a Nascar fantasy league. Pick some drivers and back them through the season. It keeps the season interesting, and you might make...

"Drive fast. Turn left." This is a popular phrase used by NASCAR fans that describes what people may visualize while watching a race on television. However, there is much more to NASCAR driving...

Are you a fan of Michael McDowell (car #00) and/or Nascar in general? Or perhaps your a savvy autograph hunter. Here are the easy step by step instructions for obtaining Michael McDowell's autograph!

If your child is involved in football or you love watching competitive biking, you know that taking images of sporting events can be touch and go unless you know how to do it correctly. So get...

So you want to be a racecar driver. Unlike stick and ball sports you must make a significant investment to get into this field. Once you make it then you must rely on your driving ability and your...

NASCAR is an exciting experience not only for the die-hard stock car fan but also for anyone who enjoys cars, competition and good old-fashioned family crowds. But to feel NASCAR, you have to go...

If you have been to the Daytona 500 or any other race at the DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY, you know as well as I do that you can sit in traffic for hours getting in and out. If you haven't been...

The Darlington Raceway is known as the track that is “too tough to tame.” The banks and turns at Darlington are unlike those on any other super speedway in the NASCAR circuit. This...

Camping at the Brickyard can be a fun and great experience, completely unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before. Every year the campground at Indianapolis Motor Speedway changes and you...