NASCAR

If you're a new NASCAR fan--or love someone who is--you're probably wondering what the various flags mean. Aside from the checkered flag—and a multitude of loyalty flags featuring the numbers of...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Women drivers in NASCAR have been few. Slowly the sport is increasing its portfolio of female drivers as more sponsors, car owners and women are becoming used to the idea. Some feel that women...

From The Home Depot to Viagra, companies that sponsor NASCAR teams get an incredible amount of exposure once their logo makes it onto the car's hood. For popular NASCAR drivers, finding a sponsor...

Fantasy NASCAR often isn’t as time-consuming or intense as fantasy baseball or football, but it has its own challenges. With a little research, however, it’s easy to learn and a fun way to...

NASCAR drivers are generally more accessible than stars of other sports, but it is still difficult to get the autographs of many of the most popular figures. A little planning and persistence...

Whether you're in a fantasy race league or just a die hard NASCAR fan, keeping up with driver standings can be challenging. There are numerous drivers in the running and with so many things...

The immense popularity of NASCAR over the last decade is evident by the sold out races each weekend. For some, purchasing all their favorite drivers' memorabilia simply isn't enough. The apex of...

The top 50 stock car racers in the United States compete in NASCAR's Winston Cup Series. There's no easy way to make the grade, according to Johnny Benson, driver of the Tyler Jet Motorsports #10...

NASCAR knows what fans want to see: The Craftsman Truck Series is rough, wild and woolly. Be sure to check it out sometime.

NASCAR has become the premier auto racing series in the United States. Fans follow their favorite drivers in a noisy and colorful 34-race quest for the Winston Cup. The pageant begins each year...