Have you ever watched NASCAR? I always hear about it but never had a chance to watch it
I don't watch it, but I kow it was founded by Bill France Sr in 1948 and his grandson became the CEO in 2003.
so it's a car racing, right?
Yes, NASCAR stands for The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, it's basically a business that sanctions and governs multiple auto-racing sports events.
so what kind of cars participate in those races? some special cars or just regular ones?
All sorts of cars can participate, NASCAR sanctions over 1500 races at over 100 tracks in 39 of the 50 U.S. states, so plenty of opportunity.
that's good to know. Don't they have race tracks at daytona beach in florida?
Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway is a race track in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. Since opening in 1959, it has been the home of the Daytona 500, the most prestigious race in NASCAR. In addition to NASCAR, the track also hosts races of ARCA, AMA Superbike, USCC, SCCA, and Motocross. The track features multiple layouts including the primary high-speed tri-oval, a sports car course, a motorcycle course, and a karting and motorcycle flat-track. The track
the Roy Burdick owned car to victory lane. Petty protested the win. "I had him by two feet," Beauchamp said. "I glanced over to Lee Petty's car as I crossed the finish line and I could see his headlight slightly back of my car. It was so close I didn't know how they would call it, but I thought I won." NASCAR founder Bill France, Sr. studied photographs and newsreels for three days before declaring Petty the official winner. Beauchamp competed in seven events