Auto Racing at Its Best - NASCAR

One of the most popular sporting events in themade up of 36 races. The races run for the
United States, NASCAR is the premiere stock carmajority of the year. For the first time in many
racing association in that country. Although thereyears, the same man has won the Cup three
are many other racing federations, and manyyears in a row. That man is Jimmie Johnson,
different kinds of racing, NASCAR trivia will showwidely considered to be currently one of the best
that this particular form of stock car racing hasin the business.
stood the test of time. The only sport that isNASCAR is a sport which just like the NFL, the
watched more on TV in the United States thanNBA, or the MLB, breeds its own brand of
NASCAR is the NFL, which is a true testament tosuperstars. Fans follow the careers of these
the popularity of stock car racing.giants avidly, and they have gone on to become
The first thing shown on a NASCAR quiz is whatsome of the most recognizable faces in American
the acronym stands for. NASCAR stands for thesporting history.
national association for stock car auto racing. TheWhen listing the NASCAR greats, Richard Petty is
company was formed by Bill France Sr. in 1947,undoubtedly the first name that comes to mind,
and has remained in the family, as the CEO of theas one of the most endearing and enduring
company is now his grandson, Brian France.NASCAR champions. Other names include Cale
Although NASCAR sanctions and sponsors yearYarborough, Dale Earnhardt, and more recently
round events, many of which are extremelyJeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson. Of those drivers,
popular, there are three primary events whichPetty and Earnhardt share the record for the
draw the most viewers and attendees. Amost seasons won, at seven each. Jeff Gordon
NASCAR quiz reveals that these events are theranks second on the list of all time wins with 4.
Sprint Cup, the Nationwide Series, and theJimmie Johnson and Cale Yarborough each have
Camping World Truck Series. The Sprint Cup is bythree, along with several other drivers, but they
far the highest rated, and the most important toare the only two to have three wins in
drivers and racing teams.consecutive seasons.
NASCAR trivia tells us that the Sprint Cup is