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Smith Surges Late, Gilliland Rebounds, and McDowell Battles Hard in Las Vegas

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Front Row Motorsports (FRM) circled Las Vegas Motor Speedway as a track to improve. With the Truck team already locked into the playoffs, and solid runs by the Cup teams in both Daytona and Auto Club, momentum was on its side. The loaded weekend began with the Truck Series practicing, qualifying, and racing on Friday, followed by Cup Series practice and qualifying Saturday, and finally the race on Sunday.

SMITH SURGES LATE
After the win in Daytona, Zane Smith and his No. 38 MRC Ford F-150 was targeted again as one to watch in Las Vegas. When activity began, he showed exactly why he was a favorite. Team MRC started sixth.

When the race got underway, Smith wasted no time in slicing his way through the top-five runners, putting himself in the top position early on. After an early caution and pit service, a slight hang up resulted in the team restarting around where they started, which caused damage to the nose of the truck when contact was made with a slower truck on the restart. Taking time to work on it, Smith was tasked with working back through the field, to which he did, twice.

After battling through and then receiving a speeding penalty, Smith had to do the same all over again, which, thanks to a great truck, he was able to do. In the last few laps in the third and final stage, he was able to hold the fourth position and capitalize on the hard racing in front of him. Leading the last few laps, quicker trucks behind him were able to catch, and one, pass for the win out of turn two on the last lap. It would have been Smith’s fifth top-five in a row dating back to last season. However, after the race, there was a lug nut issue, resulting in his position being relegated to 36th. FRM has yet to make a final decision on an appeal.

MCDOWELL BATTLES HARD ALL RACE
McDowell entered Las Vegas with a top-ten in Daytona, and what should have been another exiting Auto Club. With an electronics failure that resulted in a DNF, the Stage Front team entered the weekend knowing that the speed is there, and a good finish was in the cards. Working tirelessly on the car before and during practice, the goal was to nail the setup going into qualifying and the race. While it did not show in practice or qualifying, a 22nd starting spot was quickly turned into much more when the green flag dropped. Surging beyond the top-15, and nearly into the top-10, the speed from the previous weeks showed. With the handling tailing toward the loose side, the team wrenched to get the car to his liking/

Leading the first four laps of Stage Two, McDowell continued to fight tooth-and-nail to hold off cars with newer tires as best he could. Unfortunately, an untimely caution, and an issue on a pit stop, mired them in the back. It cut any hopes of being able to make another surge to the front. The team nearly was able to bounce back, but an untimely caution with a speeding penalty, trapped them two laps down.

MCDOWELL ON LAS VEGAS:
“We had another really fast car during the first half of the race, led laps, and were in contention to finish well. We had some issues in the mid-to late-stages of the race that hurt our finish, but I’m proud of the speed that we have brought to the track to start our season. We’ll continue working, and get the new cars bugs worried out, and start clocking off some good finishes.”

GILLILAND REBOUNDS IN CLOSING STAGES
Todd Gilliland and the No. 38 Frontline Enterprises crew had yet another strong showing in Las Vegas. Gilliland took the green flag in 30th, but quickly got the car up fighting into the top- 20. Gilliland fought a tight car all evening long but managed to get his Ford Mustang to a high of 14th.

Gilliland would get caught a lap down due to a caution flag during green flag pit stops that would set the team behind. That did not stop the Frontline Enterprises machine from fighting, Gilliland would come back to gain his lap back but on the final restart. Gilliland would bring the car home in 23rd.

GILLILAND ON LAS VEGAS:
“We fought with the handling of the car all day”, Gilliland said. “I’m really proud of my team and the way we showed speed throughout the middle of the race. We keep getting closer and closer each week. I’m learning so much about the new cars. I feel like we’re super close to battling for better positions.”

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS
Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and Camping World Truck Series and the 2021 Daytona 500 champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 34 and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 38 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team– from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @team_frm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

Leah Pruett Ready for Inaugural Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout

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$80k and Bragging Rights on the Line Saturday in Gainesville

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (March 7, 2022) – There’s a race within the race during the NHRA Gatornationals this weekend at Gainesville (Fla.) Raceway, and it’ll happen live on FOX.

The north-central Florida track that opened in 1968 and hosted the first Gatornationals event in 1970 plays host to another first on Saturday as part of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series weekend March 10-13. The inaugural Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout is a specialty race that pits the top-eight Top Fuel drivers against one another in a winner-take-all event worth $80,000 and televised live on FOX.

Leah Pruett, a nine-time Top Fuel event winner and driver of the Dodge Power Brokers Top Fuel dragster for Tony Stewart Racing (TSR), is one of the eight drivers in the Callout. She will be joined by reigning Top Fuel champion Steve Torrence and fellow Top Fuel drivers Brittany Force, Mike Salinas, Justin Ashley, Antron Brown, Doug Kalitta and Shawn Langdon.

The Callout is exactly what it sounds like. Prior to the first round of qualifying on Friday, drivers will “call out” who they want to go up against on Saturday. The first to make a call out is Torrence, who earned the No. 1 seed by virtue of his championship in 2021. He gets to pick from the seven drivers who he wants as his opening-round opponent. Force would get the next pick, provided she is not called out by Torrence. Salinas would follow until all the first-round matchups are set.

TSR’s Pruett earned the sixth seed by way of her seventh-place finish in the 2021 championship combined with her qualifying positions in the first two events of the 2022 season – the NHRA Winternationals Feb. 17-20 in Pomona, California, and the NHRA Arizona Nationals Feb. 25-27 in Chandler, Arizona.

The first round of the Callout will take place at 11:45 a.m. ET on Saturday with the semifinals set to follow at 1:30 p.m. FOX comes on the air at 2 p.m. to recap the action from the first round and semifinals before showing the final round live at 3:15 p.m.

“The Callout has really come full circle for us as I helped introduce it at the U.S. Nationals last year on behalf of Dodge,” Pruett said. “It’s something new and exclusive to the NHRA. With the top-eight being able to qualify into it, it’ll have a different format than what we’re used to. It’ll be a little more outlaw-style and allow us to put on our racer hats, and that’s what excites us about it. For this Dodge team to be qualified into it, it says a lot about our program.”

TSR made its NHRA debut at the season-opening Winternationals. In addition to fielding a fulltime Top Fuel entry for Pruett, TSR also campaigns a Funny Car for 39-time event winner and three-time Funny Car champion Matt Hagan. The $80,000 prize for winning the Callout can certainly assist the first-year team.

“Just to have a chance at getting those extra funds for TSR means a lot,” Pruett said. “The money can go toward our backup car, research and development, and extra test sessions. We have very qualified people on our team and those extra resources matter. The guys out here work for a bonus, and this is a bonus race for everyone across the board.”

Kaulig Racing Post-Race Report | Las Vegas Motor Speedway

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Kaulig Racing Post-Race Report | Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube


Justin Haley, No. 31 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Camaro ZL1

Start: 28th
Stage 1 Finish: 24th
Stage 2 Finish: 24th
Finish: 17th

Quote:

“Overall, it was a pretty good day for us. We were able to repair the No. 31 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet from California, so to come away with a top 20, I think, is a win for us. We made some great gains, but there’s still some things we have to work on as a team to capitalize on the effort.”


Daniel Hemric, No. 16 South Point Camaro ZL1

Start: 16th
Stage 1 Finish: 35th
Stage 2 Finish: 27th
Finish: 22nd

Quote:

“We fought some adversity again this week with some brake issues and sustaining some damage to the nose of the car. That’s not how we drew it up, but I’m really proud of the effort everyone at Kaulig Racing made today. Sometimes 22nd feels like a win and that’s what today felt like in this No. 16 South Point Camaro ZL1.”

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Daniel Hemric, No. 11 South Point Chevrolet

Start: 6th
Stage 1 Finish: 9th
Stage 2 Finish: 5th
Finish: 3rd

Quote:

“A solid effort today in our No. 11 South Point Chevrolet and a good points day that we needed. The finishes we’ve had during the first couple of races aren’t indicative of how we’ve been running and how hard everyone at Kaulig Racing has been working. I’m proud of the effort today and where we are collectively heading to Phoenix.”


Landon Cassill, No. 10 StormX Chevrolet

Start: 5th
Stage 1 Finish: 12th
Stage 2 Finish: 11th
Finish: 6th

Quote:

“We had a really solid day and a super fast No. 10 StormX Chevrolet. I feel like I can do much better behind the wheel than I did today, so to come out with a sixth-place finish feels really good. I’m proud of everyone at Kaulig Racing for turning this car around after the issues we had at Fontana.”


AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Action Industries Chevrolet

Start: 1st
Stage 1 Finish: 6th
Stage 2 Finish: 14th
Finish: 9th

Quote:

“We fought a tight-handling No. 16 Action Industries Chevy all day, but we were able to make some progress during the race. My crew chief, Bruce Schlicker, was great all day at figuring out what adjustments we needed to make, and our pit crew was solid all day, which really helped give me a chance there at the end. Unfortunately, I did not have a great restart, but I’m glad we were still able to get a top-10 finish out of it.”


About Kaulig Racing™

Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time multi-car NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016, Kaulig Racing™ has made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started and made the Championship 4 round in both the 2020 and 2021 seasons. They will continue fielding three, full-time NXS entries; the No. 10 Chevrolet driven by Landon Cassill, the No. 11 Chevrolet driven by Daniel Hemric, and the No. 16 Chevrolet driven by AJ Allmendinger. With multiple wins, Kaulig Racing has come to be one of the top competitors on track each weekend. The team made multiple starts in the NCS in 2021 and won in its seventh-ever start with AJ Allmendinger’s victory at “The Brickyard” for the Verizon 200 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The young team has acquired two charters for the 2022 NCS season, with Justin Haley competing as its first, full-time driver in the series. The team’s second entry will be shared by part-time teammates AJ Allmendinger, Daniel Hemric and Noah Gragson. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

Petty GMS Race Recap: Las Vegas Motor Speedway

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Ty Dillon, No. 42 Goettl Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

START: 32nd
FINISH: 20th
POINTS: 19th

Ty Dillon Post-Race Thoughts: “The Goettl team battled hard today. We had our work cut out for us from the beginning after qualifying didn’t go how we wanted. But what I’m so proud of this team for is that we never quit. When things may not be going our way, we continue to dig in and keep battling together. For most of the race, our No. 42 Chevrolet was on the loose side which hindered me from charging into the corner like I needed to. Jerame (Donley, crew chief) kept making adjustments on the handling and did a nice job of managing tires throughout the race. Finishing inside the top-20 is our expectation, but we are hungry for more. We’ll keep pushing to make our cars better and go fight in Phoenix.”

Erik Jones, No. 43 FOCUSfactor Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

START: 23rd
FINISH: 31st
POINTS: 15th

Erik Jones Post-Race Thoughts: “Not the way we wanted to end the day. Our FOCUSfactor Chevrolet showed speed once again and we were in position to finish solidly inside the top-10, which are both positives to take away. The car was on the tight side for most of the race, but Dave (Elenz, crew chief) kept working on the handling every stop. We worked our way forward from the start, had to overcome a brake fluid issue and then drove back to the front after losing the track position. Pretty sure I passed more cars under green than anyone else today. The No. 43 team will keep building on the speed our cars are showing and now shift our focus to Phoenix.”

ABOUT PETTY GMS:

Petty GMS competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, operating the No. 42 Chevrolet for Ty Dillon and the No. 43 Chevrolet for Erik Jones. The newly formed team brought together two storied organizations in December 2021. Over the last decade, owner Maury Gallagher built a victorious team, capturing two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championships, one ARCA Menards Series title, and two ARCA Menards Series East championships, as well as 65 wins and 235 top-five finishes across six series. Richard Petty, a member of the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2010, serves as Chairman of Petty GMS. Petty, known as “The King,” accumulated over 200 wins and was the first of three drivers to win seven championships in the Cup Series. For more information, visit www.pettygms.com.

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Burton finishes 16th

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Harrison Burton and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team rode a late-race surge to a 16th-place finish in Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Burton started the race from 19th place, and spent much of the race just outside the top 20. He had several close calls, which led to damage on the right rear of the No. 21 Mustang and a flat tire at one point.

The Motorcraft/Quick Lane crew rose to the occasion, made the necessary repairs and in the process also improved the handling of the car, even though poor track position often kept him from capitalizing on the improved performance.

The Pennzoil 400 ended with a green-white-checkered-flag, overtime run to the finish. Crew chief Brian Wilson elected to bring Burton to pit road for four fresh tires and fuel for the final laps.

The rookie driver then used some impressive moves in the final laps to make his way to 16th, his best running position of the day, at the checkered flag.

“I felt like we had a real up-and-down day,” Burton told reporters at the track after the race.

“We ended up in the wall trying to miss a crash and then ended up hitting somebody trying to miss a crash.

“And every time we would get any track position we seemed to lose it. It’s a track-position race and lots of challenges trying to pass, but overall it was a pretty decent day for us.

“The finish at least was better than where we had been at times and worse than what we had been quick enough to run at times.

“But, at the end of the day we’re building, so this is a step.”

He said it was important for him and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team to be running at the checkered flag after being collected in crashes in the first two races of the season – at Daytona and Fontana.

“We actually finished the race and got some points,” he said. “We’re just trying to build towards the right direction as a group and trying to make our group better as quick as we can.”

The work continues next week at Phoenix Raceway.

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Wood Brothers Racing

Wood Brothers Racing was formed in 1950 in Stuart, Va., by Hall of Famer Glenn Wood. Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team and one of the winningest teams in NASCAR history. Since its founding, the team won 99 races (including at least one race in every decade for the last seven decades) and 120 poles in NASCAR’s top-tier series. Fielding only Ford products for its entire history, the Wood Brothers own the longest association of any motorsports team with a single manufacturer. Glenn’s brother, Leonard, is known for inventing the modern pit stop. The team currently r

Buescher Finishes 18th in Vegas

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Wyndham Rewards Team Earns Top-20

LAS VEGAS (March 6, 2022) – The No. 17 Wyndham Rewards Ford fought an eventful battle during Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, finishing 18th.

Coming off a promising day in Fontana that ended prematurely by a cut tire, Buescher was looking for a rebound to gain some forward momentum. Starting 27th, the Prosper, Texas, native worked his way up to the top-20 to finish off stage one, building momentum for the remainder of the race.

The No. 17 would visit the 22nd position as the sixth caution of the day came out on lap 92. With three more cautions occurring before the end of the second stage, Buescher would round out that stretch of the race in 17th.

A solid pit stop would place the team 14th to begin stage three, which saw only two cautions compared to the incident-filled stages to start the race. Struggling with long run speed, the No. 17 Wyndham Rewards Ford fell below the top-25, but the team received some luck with a late race yellow to set the field up for an overtime finish. Buescher would bring the car home in the 18th position for RFK Racing.

The West Coast swing concludes next week at Phoenix Raceway. Sunday’s race is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM.

Mid-Race Spin Relegates Keselowski to 24th in Vegas

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No. 6 Fastenal Team Poised for Solid Run Before Spin

LAS VEGAS (March 6, 2022) – Brad Keselowski was in the mix and poised for a solid run Sunday afternoon at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but a spin just past lap 100 set him back as he ultimately finished 24th in the Fastenal Ford Mustang.

Keselowski, a three-time winner at LVMS, was inside the top five just after leading a few laps and had track position on his side, before a spin set him multiple laps down. Despite a few late-race cautions, he was unable to get back on the lead lap, which ultimately kept him outside of a solid finishing position.

Keselowski began the day from the 15th spot, and had worked his way to the top-10 just 30 laps in. He would finish the opening stage in 13th, when a strategy call on pit road by crew chief Matt McCall put him the first car off pit road, lining back up second for the ensuing restart.

He held strong in the top five for the next 10 laps before spinning at the front of the field. He went two laps down to the leaders, and later got his laps back, but lost them back when he was forced to pit road late for scheduled service.

The West Coast swing concludes next week at Phoenix Raceway. Sunday’s race is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM.

How to handle car accident anxiety with ease?

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Have you survived a car accident? Are you aware of the significant actions you must take after the accident? What about those blunders you should never make? Most individuals are not aware of the mistakes you can never make following a car accident. Making the wrong move may cost you your hard-earned money. Remember that a car accident is nothing but a tragedy that leaves you physically and mentally in turmoil. 

Taking the right decision following a car accident may be challenging, but it is necessary. It might be chaotic following the crash, and thereby it is easy to forget what you must do. However, full recovery will take time, a few essential points to bear in mind immediately after the accident. Avoid these mistakes so that you can reap the benefit of an insurance claim and settle your legal matter as fast as possible. 

Do not avoid your injuries

Car accidents are never devoid of injuries. It can be minor or significant, but damages do take place. You must realize after a car accident to pay attention to your injuries and bruises and run to the medical practitioner for help. Use the medical bills and diagnostic results as evidence for establishing your claim. Many people feel that running to the doctor is a waste of time, and they can rely upon first aid, but that is not so. Restricted motion or soreness may be a sign of strain or sprain. Hence, you cannot underestimate your injuries. You may even have some anxiety, fatigue, or even depression after your accident and will need to where to buy trt to help you deal with it.

Do not waste time but contact the police

Get in touch with the police as fast as possible because they know how to handle the situation. These individuals will monitor the status and come up with a police report. Along with this, you have to provide them with every information related to the accident. You can use the police report for further investigation and legal provision. 

Reach out to the lawyer

Proper investigation of the accident is necessary in case of severe injuries. Your lawyer can help you with minute detail, from collecting evidence to proof verification. From analyzing surveillance footage to videos, they know how to deal with different types of evidence. Along with this, they have excellent negotiation skills. Whether dealing with insurance companies or police, the Law Offices of Ronald A. Ramos, P.C. lawyers know how to handle the case. Along with this, they have a background in judicial procedure. Hence, when you file the lawsuit, they will make the effort not to miss out on your deadline. 

Go for reputable lawyers

Experts put forward one essential piece of advice: you must go for reputable and well-known lawyers. Various law firms can help you with high-class and highly trained lawyers. If possible, you can visit their website to understand their past cases and track records. Along with this, you must engage in a detailed conversation with them to understand more about their approach and professionalism. Be transparent with your information and provide them with every detail to help you establish your lawsuit. 

 Whether gathering evidence or dealing with the police, your lawyer knows it all. They have excellent skills in contacting insurance companies and police officers. Along with this, they analyze police reports in detail and try to draw the case in your favor. Whenever you file a lawsuit, you must have the information related to your lawsuit. A worthy attorney will communicate details about the stage of your case and the probability of success.

List Of Services You Can Get From Car Shipping Service

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Hiring an online car shipping service is your one-stop shop for all relocation needs. These services can handle your entire car shipping needs, from small cars to big SUVs. When you have a lot on your plate, they help make the process as seamless and painless as possible. 

If you are looking to ship your car, take advantage of the easy way out by hiring an online car shipping service. With expert shipping services by your side, it becomes an easier and comparatively faster process to ship your cars and trucks. Few such services offered car-shipping services are detailed here.

  • Worldwide Shipping

Your car transportation services will offer you high-class car shipping services for your prized possession. The first and foremost thing that any car shipping service must promise is to ship your cars anywhere in the world. If you want to get your car shipped from one place to another, you can seek the help of such a company. The company should be able to offer you a list of the various locations worldwide in which it can deliver your cars. 

  • Shipping For Heavy Equipment

Companies that can offer you some heavy equipment shipping services are also available. Such companies know the importance of shipping such stuff efficiently. The heavy equipment has to be delivered in time, and these companies can help you with that. They have the necessary tools to take care of such stuff, and as a result, it will make your work much easier. You can visit https://www.a1autotransport.com/interstate/ to get the best car shipping services.

  • Household Goods Shipment

Getting things shipped from one place to another can be a bit tricky. If you want your household goods to get shipped from one place to another, you need the help of a car shipping company. A car shipping company will help you get the task done without any hassle at all. A good car shipping service provider should be able to give you the best trucking price available on the market today. 

  • International Shipping on Bikes

If you have a motorbike that you need to get shipped from one place to another, you can consider availing yourself of the help of an international shipping company. They will be able to give you quick shipping services. You will be able to get your bike delivered on time without any sort of delay or hassle. You can also ask for custom bike shipping services for the same purpose if needed!

  • Overseas Shipping Services

If you are wondering how to ship cars overseas, take the help of a reliable car transportation service provider. Your shipping service will make sure everything goes smoothly from start to finish. The company will also help you get the best price possible for your car relocation process. So just sit back and relax while your car is safely and securely transported by one of the best auto transporters in the industry.

Car shipping is a very important element in the relocation process. A qualified service provider will be able to help you get your cars delivered on time. With the help of experts in this field, you can ensure that you get the best of services at all times.

Liberty Media Has Made Formula 1 More Popular Than Ever

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Formula 1 is now one of the largest viewed sports globally with over 1.8 billion people tuning in to watch the races. Trackside the average attendance is approximately 200,000 spectators making it a truly memorable event for spectators and drivers alike. With  22 races in 2021 alone spread throughout the world in 20 countries, the sport is going from strength to strength. Exciting and more popular than ever the crowds flock to see their heroes racing in a truly exhilarating event that no other motorsport can compete with. Getting tickets to these events is not always easy, especially for North American races or the British Grand Prix but Edge Global F1 Paddock Club and hospitality can give you some of the best options for viewing the race live and in a hospitality area that caters to everybody of any age.

What Makes Formula One So Popular Now?

Being the fastest motorsport in the world and events held in multiple counties Formula 1 or the Grand Prix as some choose to call it has been building year on year the number of followers to the sport. The excitement whether watching on the television, the stands with thousands of people willing their favorite driver or team can be exhilarating. But the best way to view the event is often the VIP suites. One of the best companies that can facilitate information on the results and ticket information is speedwaymedia.com, offering an award-winning amount of information on not only Formula 1 but Nascar events also. There are many reasons why Formula 1 has become so popular, here are just a few.

  • The global number of countries that hold annual races.
  • The opportunity for gambling either on the entire season or individual races.
  • Speed and overall excitement of watching the race, whether in person live or on television.
  • The enthusiasm of the followers of the sport is as strong as any major sporting event, soccer, tennis, NFL or Nascar, etc.

Another reason that makes the sport so universally popular is the number of contenders from all over the world. British, Dutch, Brazilian, Italian, Australian, and German drivers compete at the highest level with more American acceptance of the sport; it won’t take long until one of the drivers becomes a champion.

Can Formula One Overtake Nascar as The Number One Motorsport In The USA?

Nascar is a much-loved sport throughout America, especially in the southern States, and will remain so. But Formula One is growing in popularity in the United States and holds 2 events each season, 1 in Indianapolis and one in Austin Texas with spectators numbering in the hundreds of thousands at each event. But it may take some time for the sport to surpass the numbers supporting and following Nascar which has a long and ingrained history in American culture. 

It is unlikely that Formula 1 will be the number one motorsport in the United States anytime soon but each year it gets more and more popular. Nascar is ingrained in American culture and without an American driver or team winning the Formula 1 for many years it may take some time for attitudes towards the sport to change.

It Has Been A Long Time Since An American Champion In Formula 1

Most notable was Italian born Mario Andretti who after becoming a naturalized American citizen had a successful career in Indycar, Nascar, and Formula 1. Whilst winning many races he was 1st in the Indycar season, 1st in the Nascar season, and also Formula 1 season. A very talented driver indeed and well respected by his peers. Out of 128 Formula 1 starts he was on the podium 19 times and won 12 races, making him one of the most popular drivers of all time. 

Also, the only person to win the Indycar, Nascar, and Formula 1 titles in his career. Since his retirement, it has been mostly European drivers that have dominated the race circuit, notably Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton. With all the teams competing now and with new car restrictions being put in place by the sports governing body it is only time until an American driver or Australian competitor will win the title sometime soon. 

Summary

With such a huge global following and being one of the most-watched sports on television Formula 1 has gained much media attention and the drivers are treated like rockstars.

High octane sports have people fascinated and with the ever-changing safety rules coming into play the chance of serious injury is very low compared to years ago. A day at the Formula 1 races anywhere in the world is a great day out for all the family, exciting to watch and the smells and sounds of the cars are unlike anything you have ever experienced before. If you have never been, it should be on the list of things to do.

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