Facts
It is the main governing body for stock car racing in the United States.
NASCAR was created by William H.G. (Bill) France, a stock car driver and gas station owner.
Stock cars are large, late model sedans that have been built especially for racing.
The stock car’s large engine allows it to reach speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour.
NASCAR runs three national series: NASCAR CupSeries, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series, which is for trucks only.
Most stock car races are held on oval asphalt tracks. The distance of race tracks can vary from .526-mile, to 2.66-mile in the Cup Series and 4.048-mile in the Xfinity Series.