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Explore the World of Car Racing
Racing horses to racing cars, is a fad among the hot blooded young crowd. Since car racing became a sport it has attracted many into its fold. Car races are a test of fine engineering of the car manufacturer as well as the driving skills of a driver. Initially, car racing evolved in the wealthy Western countries but in early 20th century more countries have joined the bandwagon. Now races like Malaysia Grand Prix, Tokyo Drift races, Abu Dhabi racing are some of the known name in the racing circuit. Car racing being a thrilling and captivating sport is one of the most popular racing events in the world.
Explore the world of car racing with the list of most popular motorsports across the world:
Formula 1
It is the most popularly watched sport on television across the world. It is associated with rich and famous personalities and is considered as glamour sports. Formula 1 one cars are constructed with ultra-lightweight materials like cargo fiber, that reduces drag and helps reach higher speeds. It has smooth tread less tyres to help cruise faster. All F1 cars are single seater open wheel cars with visible wings on the front and rear. F1 cars are typically rear engine cars as it adds to aerodynamics. F1 cars can go from 0 to 100 mph in less than five seconds. Some of renowned companies engaged in F1 racing are Ferrari, Mclaren, BMW, Toyota, Honda Motors, Renault, and Mercedes-Benz, with the most recent entrant being India’s own Force India. Formula One racing is controlled by International Automobile Federation (FIA).
NASCAR
The second most popular professional auto sport is NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) races started in U.S. in 1952. NASCAR races are telecast in over 15 nations and it has a huge fan following worldwide. NASCAR conducts races on stock cars for its speed and agility. Stock cars are production based cars with some performance tuning. They can achieve a maximum of 70-80 percent of a F1 car speeds. The NASCAR cars run on rough and dirt roads, a complete deviation from the F1 circuit. Its history is traced to the era of bootlegging during Prohibition years in U.S. Bootleggers used production cars and raced to distribute whiskey across the country escaping the police. By the time the act was lifted, racing became a popular sport. In 1948, William France Sr. laid the first rules for racing stock cars and formed the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR).
WRC
The WRC (World Rally Championship) governed by FIA is considered as one of the most demanding and challenging motor sport competitions in the world. The participant car has to travel over high speeds on asphalt, gravel, snow, and mud within a temperature that ranges from minus 30 to 40 degree centigrade. The driver and the navigator have to negotiate dense fog and thick dust clouds yet have to maintain a fast speed. Each WRC rally is conducted over three days in 15-25 different stages.
The WRC cars are re-designed production two-litre I4 cars that feature turbochargers, anti-lag system, and 4-wheel drive. The car can be modified as needed that might increase the price of a WRC car to 1 million U.S. dollars.
The WRC cars are re-designed production two-litre I4 cars that feature turbochargers, anti-lag system, and 4-wheel drive. The car can be modified as needed that might increase the price of a WRC car to 1 million U.S. dollars.
Rallycross
Rallycross is a sprint style car racing held on a compact circuit made of mixed surfaces ranging from tarmac to gravel similar to WRC. Rallycross cars are also similar to WRC cars. Unlike other motorsports, rallycross allows bumping and rubbing other contestants before reaching the final line. Its interesting history started in 1967 in Europe, when a formal racing event was cancelled at the last minute due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. The race was held a week later at Lydden Hill and governed by Thames Estuary Automobile Club. While racing, the four cars fought for the finishing line at a scheduled time which was telecasted by ABC television. Since then, the motorsport world started witnessing a new fun in car racing. It is mainly popular in European countries like Great Britain, France, Netherlands, and Belgium.
Drifting
Drifting is the recent entrant into the motorsport. In this sport, the driver purposely oversteers the car that results in loss of traction in the rear wheels but the vehicle control is maintained even at an amazingly high speed. A good drifter can manage to take five or six opposing turns, while having no traction on wheels at any point. The driver has to keep the accelerator depressed continuously while at the same time keeps turning the steering wheel to prevent loosing control and spin out of track.
Drift racing began during the Japan Touring Car Championship in 1970s. A motorcycling legend Kunimitsu Takahashi is credited with having devised drifting techniques. He was known for hitting the apex (at point when the car is closest the inside of a turn) at high speed and sliding the car sideways through a bend. Nowadays, drifting competitions are judged based on line, angle, speed, and display. Typically rear wheel drive cars are driven usually at 200 kmph speed.
Drift racing began during the Japan Touring Car Championship in 1970s. A motorcycling legend Kunimitsu Takahashi is credited with having devised drifting techniques. He was known for hitting the apex (at point when the car is closest the inside of a turn) at high speed and sliding the car sideways through a bend. Nowadays, drifting competitions are judged based on line, angle, speed, and display. Typically rear wheel drive cars are driven usually at 200 kmph speed.
Drag Racing
Drag racing usually involves 2-3 cars with a set distance. It is usually held in a single straight line. Most races are just ¼ of a mile long and the race will last maximum between 5-15 seconds. Drag cars are specially modified to help achieve greater acceleration. It tests a driver’s concentration, accuracy with gear shifts, and performance modulation. Additionally, it also gauges a vehicle’s acceleration and top speed.
It started in U.S. after the end of World War II and soon gained a huge popularity across both sides of Atlantic. It is now popular in many parts of the globe.
It started in U.S. after the end of World War II and soon gained a huge popularity across both sides of Atlantic. It is now popular in many parts of the globe.
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