What is NASCAR?
[[File:NASCAR logo 2017.svg|thumb|The NASCAR logo.]] '''NASCAR''' ('''National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing''') is an [[United States|American]] [[organization]] that operates different [[auto racing]] series. The company was founded by [[Bill France Sr.]], and since August 6 2018 [[Jim France]] has been the [[CEO]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2018/08/06/jim-france-assumes-role-interim-chairman-chief-executive-officer-nascar/|title=Jim France assumes role of interim chairman and chief executive officer of NASCAR|website=NASCAR.com|date=6 August 2018|accessdate=2021-05-04}}</ref> The three largest racing series run by NASCAR are the NASCAR Cup Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/jayski/stats/story/_/page/stats/winners-all-three-nascar-national-series|title=Winners all three NASCAR National Series|website=ESPN.com|date=12 November 2018|accessdate=2021-05-04}}</ref> In addition to the three national series, NASCAR also organizes racing at over 1,500 short tracks around [[The United States]], [[Canada]], [[Mexico]], and [[Europe]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2013/11/20/nascar-international-expansion-continues-in-germany-france/3656131/|title=NASCAR has plan to build an international presence|work=[[USA Today]]|accessdate=2021-05-04}}</ref> ==NASCAR Cup Series== The NASCAR Cup Series is the highest level of racing in NASCAR. Drivers race in 36 races a year, and the driver with the most points at the end of the year is awarded the NASCAR Cup. The closest championship battle was in 2011, and was won by [[Tony Stewart]], who finished the season tied in driver points with [[Carl Edwards]]. Stewart won the Cup with five race wins on the season to Edwards' one.<ref name=USATodaytitle>{{cite news|last=Ryan|first=Nate|title=Tony Stewart storms to Sprint Cup title with win in finale|url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/motor/nascar/story/2011-11-19/Tony-Stewart-holds-off-Carl-Edw