NASCAR: What to know
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, better known as NASCAR, hosts popular events throughout the year filled with excitement and thrill.
NASCAR, headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, holds three different national series. NASCAR races primarily take place in the United States, though there have been races in international locations.
The most popular NASCAR series is the Cup Series, which began in 1949. Cup Series races occur all around the U.S. and are typically held on Sundays. There are 26 races in the regular season before the playoffs kick off. The coveted Daytona 500 is part of the NASCAR Cup Series.
The NASCAR Xfinity Series races are typically held on Saturdays and also have 26 races in the regular season. The third NASCAR national series is the Craftsman Truck Series, which began in 1995.
