NASCAR Results

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is a business under whose banner a number of auto racing events are conducted. Owned and operated by the France family since 1947, the business has grown to become one of the biggest names in auto racing. As of 2011, NASCAR is the major sanctioning body with regards to Stock Car Racing. NASCAR conducts exhibition races in several countries across the world. Australia is also a major market for stock car racing. The people love auto racing and attend the events in huge numbers.

Origins

Stock car racing started in the 1920s in the US, where Daytona Beach became the home of auto racing. The sport emerged and developed in the US and that is where NASCAR was established by Bill France Sr. the first ever NASCAR race exclusively for stock cars was held in June 1949. A couple of years later, the races crossed borders to Canada, which became the first country other than the US to stage a NASCAR race. Since then, NASCAR has been on an ascent to success. Currently, it has become one of the most popular brands in the world of auto racing.

Popularity

NASCAR is one of the most popular sports in the US. According to television ratings, only football attracts more viewers than NASCAR. The viewership is not limited to that region only. Races are broadcast to over 150 countries and millions of people tune in regularly to see their favourite teams and drivers in action.

In terms of attendance, NASCAR dominates with regards to single day events. 17 of the 20 events with the highest attendance are conducted by NASCAR. There is no doubt that NASCAR is highly popular among auto racing fans and can rival Formula One in terms of popularity. The popularity of NASCAR is propelled by the series of video games that was issued a few years back. It helped the races attract more people than ever. NASCAR also has a licensed merchandise section. Nearly $3 billion are generated in revenue through the sale of the merchandise and goodies.

NASCAR in Australia

NASCAR was brought to Australia in 1989. The races were held here for 13 seasons, after which they were discontinued. There was a sharp decline in attendance during the early years of the millennium which caused the investors to back out from putting their money into a new season. Since then, there have been numerous attempts to revive NASCAR in Australia. However, all attempts till now have been futile.

Even with NASCAR races no longer taking place in Australia, the popularity of the sport has not decreased one bit. There is strong television viewership and people love stock car racing here. This is the reason why NASCAR frequently conducts exhibition races in Australia. Though they contribute little towards the competitions, they keep the interest of the viewers alive. The Calder Park Raceway in Melbourne has been the home of exhibition NASCAR events over the past few years.

Major Events and Races

NASCAR holds over 1,500 races each year. Over 100 tracks across the US are used to stage the events, spanning 39 states. Races are also held in Canada. There are three major racing events held under the NASCAR banner.

• The Sprint Cup is the most prestigious event in the NASCAR calendar. The series comprises 36 races which are held over a period of 10 months. It is a major source of revenue for NASCAR.
• The Nationwide Series is held on a smaller scale than the Sprint Cup. It is the only premier NASCAR competition for which races are held outside the US.
• The Camping World Truck Series is different from the other events. The participants in the race drive pickup trucks that have been modified to qualify for the race.

These are the three biggest events conducted by NASCAR each year.

Betting on NASCAR

Betting on NASCAR is simple, even though there are no races in Australia. You can go online and look for a licensed bookmaker. The bookie will register you and then you can start placing bets on the NASCAR races. Because all of the races are held in the US and Canada, betting online is the only option you have.