NASCAR Cup Series

The NASCAR Cup Series is America's most popular stock car racing championship, featuring high-speed oval racing and a distinctive American motorsport culture. With events drawing massive crowds across the United States, NASCAR combines close-quarters racing with strategic elements like drafting, pit stop timing, and tire management. The series runs the Next Gen car, designed to improve racing while controlling costs. NASCAR's season culminates in a playoff format that creates dramatic championship battles, while iconic races like the Daytona 500 attract millions of viewers. The series balances its traditional southern roots with expansion to new markets and formats, including more road courses in recent seasons.