Stock Car Racing

Stock Car Racing is a form of motorsport where vehicles resembling production cars compete primarily on oval tracks, with NASCAR being the most prominent sanctioning body.

Originating in the American South during Prohibition when moonshine runners modified cars to evade authorities, stock car racing evolved from using actual production vehicles to today's purpose-built race cars that maintain only the silhouette of street vehicles. Modern stock cars feature specialized safety equipment, powerful engines, and standardized chassis.

NASCAR's Cup Series represents the highest level of stock car competition, featuring iconic events like the Daytona 500. Races typically involve high speeds (exceeding 200 mph on superspeedways), strategic pit stops, drafting techniques, and occasional contact between competitors as drivers navigate oval tracks ranging from short tracks to superspeedways.