Cool Facts
Started in 1948. NASCAR was founded by Bill France Sr. and has grown into one of the world's top motorsports organizations, with races happening all year long.
Stock cars aren't ordinary. NASCAR cars look like regular cars from the outside, but they're heavily modified on the inside with powerful engines and special safety features to go incredibly fast.
Races everywhere. NASCAR sanctions over 1,500 races each year at more than 100 different tracks across 48 US states and in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Europe.
Massive spectator sport. NASCAR is one of the largest spectator sports leagues in America, meaning millions of fans show up to watch races in person or on television.
Home base in Florida. NASCAR's headquarters is located in Daytona Beach, Florida, a famous racing destination that hosts one of the sport's most iconic races.