The Illustrious History Of Nascar

NASCAR history is filled with influential people. Some influential people, including William France, Sr., is responsible for creating and taking the sport to which is now the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), founded by France on February 21, 1948. France, along with other drivers, has designed a point system that became the foundation of NASCAR racing. Already in 1948, the program consisted of 52 races that have been modified to run on dirt roads. The first National Championship was won by Red Byron.The BeginningsNamed its first commissioner, Erwin "Cannonball" Baker had a big impact in NASCAR history. A broker who has performed with dozens of land speed records himself (hence his nickname), Baker allowed almost no change for cars that are raced.Glenn Dunnaway became the first NASCAR driver to be disqualified later was discovered that he had changed the rear springs on your car. However, during a period of 10-15 years, changes have been approved for safety and performance periods, until the middle of 1960 almost all cars were built to escort the sole purpose of NASCAR race tracks. Most were half a mile to a mile long, and the action in a relatively compact loved the thrill of the sport. Some of the earlier songs, like Martinsville Speedway and Darlington Raceway are still in use today. Even the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which is in force since 1909, is still in use. However, the most famous track NEXTEL Cup Series race, the Daytona International Speedway was built in 1959, with a length of 2.5 miles.The after YearsIn 1970s, the history of NASCAR took a dramatic turn. It grew in popularity due mostly to a points system, altered, and new, including sponsorship by RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company.In 1979, the Daytona 500 is shown on CBS, becoming the first NASCAR race to be shown by ' from the end on television. Entering the last lap, leaders Cale Yarborough and Donnie Allison got into an accident, allowing a third driver to spend so much for the win. Yarborough and Allison got punched, and the drama and excitement that is shown in that race could be a defining moment in NASCAR history. Its popularity has grown steadily since.NASCAR now among the most popular sports in the United States. E 'very profitable for members and with at least million in prize money at stake in every race of the Nextel Cup series. Nextel Cup is run over 36 races. The sport is so popular that the drivers of success have millions of fans who watch every race and spend a lot of money for the fans every year. In a sense, the history of NASCAR is still writing.