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    • About NASCAR

      NASCAR, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, is the largest organization of its kind in the United States. It oversees important races, such as the Sprint Cup, Nationwide Series, Craftsman Truck Series and over 1,500 other races across the country. Based on television ratings, NASCAR is the second-most popular... more »

    • NASCAR Flags & Definitions

      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 holds the majority of the most popular and most attended events in all sports and entertainment categories. It began in 1948, with William... more »

    • What to Wear to a NASCAR Race

      For many people, NASCAR is an American pastime equal to the likes of apple pie and lifted trucks. The sport has grown, fueled by a cult-like following of die-hard fans. People proudly stick the number of their favorite driver to just about anything. For an outsider, this fanatical club seems a bit overwhelming. But it's easy to blend... more »

    • NASCAR Safety Rules

      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 to the safety features of the cars and tracks, these safety rules are there to keep drivers away from harm. more »

    • NASCAR Ticket Information

      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 visit the track's website. Some fans may opt to use NASCAR ticket brokers. They may check the classified ads, online or in their local... more »

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    • When Was NASCAR Invented?

      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... more »

    • When Was the First NASCAR Race?

      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... more »

    • How to Become a NASCAR Driver

      You like to drive fast. Most of the time that can only get you a speeding ticket. But if you have dreams of driving fast for a living, become a... more »

    • How to Become a NASCAR Sponsor

      With 75 million fans, NASCAR is one of the most celebrated sports organizations in the country and the world. So, what better place to advertise... more »

    • About NASCAR Drivers

      "Drive fast. Turn left." This is a popular phrase used by NASCAR fans that describes what people may visualize while watching a race on... more »

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    NASCAR

    The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is a family-owned and operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947-48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr."buzzle-organization"> NASCAR is the largest sanctioning body of stock car racing in the United States."timeline"> The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series. It also oversees NASCAR Local Racing, the Whelen Modified Tour, and the Whelen All-American Series. NASCAR sanctions over 1,500 races at over 100 tracks in 39 states, Canada, and Mexico. NASCAR has presented exhibition races in Suzuka City, Japan, Motegi City, Japan, and Melbourne, Australia."race-ref-exhibition">

    NASCARs headquarters are located in Daytona Beach, Florida, although it also maintains offices in four North Carolina cities: Charlotte, Mooresville, Concord, and Conover."Jayski-about"> Regional offices are also located in New York City, Los Angeles, Bentonville, Arkansas, and international offices in Mexico City and Toronto. Additionally, owing to its southern roots, all but a handful of NASCAR teams are still based in North Carolina, especially near Charlotte.

    In October 2000, the Time Warner Company, Turner Sports Interactive, acquired all of NASCARs interactive rights and the rights to the nascar.com domain. As of January 2001, Turner Sports Interactive is the exclusive producer, and NASCAR.com is the official site for NASCAR Inc. The NASCAR.COM staff is located in Atlanta, with additional personnel in Charlotte and Daytona Beach."about-NASCAR.com"> The nascar.com domain is currently leased through Network Solutions, and extends through the year 2016."whois-nascar.com">

    NASCAR is one of the most viewed professional sports in terms of television ratings in the United States. In fact, p read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASCAR

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