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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.
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DAYTONA BEACH The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Daytona International Speedway like all businesses to make major adjustments last year. Many of those changes are carrying over into this year as Speedweeks begin this week.
Last year s adjustments included significantly reducing attendance at races, canceling a big music festival the Speedway was set to host, and requiring staff and fans to wear face masks as well as follow coronavirus safety protocols.
Through it all, the Speedway managed to find ways to keep people employed and to host events benefiting the Daytona area. Being a good community partner is in our DNA and it s something we re committed to doing during good times and bad, said Speedway President Chip Wile.