What is the Most Famous Auto Racing?
Formula 1, the Indy 500, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the World Endurance Championship are just a few of the world’s most popular auto races. However, there are many others that are well worth watching and learning about. This article will take a closer look at each of these. Then, we’ll look at the history of each and what makes each one so famous. What is the most famous auto racing event?
Formula 1
If you love fast cars and competition, then you’re bound to be interested in Formula One. This is the pinnacle of auto racing, and it is the most expensive, intense, and political. The drivers compete in sleek, high-tech cars that reach speeds of over 300 km per hour. There are more than 200 countries that tune in to watch these races, making them a truly global spectacle. But what makes Formula One so famous?
Indy 500
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 102-year history is filled with tradition and the Indy 500 is one of the most iconic races in the world. The 33-car field lines up three-wide for the race. In addition to singing Back Home Again in Indiana, race fans also hand out bottles of milk to the winner in victory lane. Qualifying is an entirely separate weekend, which requires a driver to complete four timed laps.
24 Hours of Le Mans
The 24-hours of Le Mans is a legendary auto racing event that takes place on public roads in LeMans, France. The event first took place on 26-27 May 1923. The race was originally intended to be a three-year event, with the winning car determined by the distance covered over three successive 24-hour races. However, in 1928, this idea was dropped. Now, the overall winner is determined by the car that covers the greatest distance in 24 hours. In the early days, it was dominated by French drivers, British teams, Italian and French manufacturers. These early events saw the likes of Bugatti and Bentley dominate the competition.
World Endurance Championship
The World Endurance Championship is an annual series of races in the most prestigious endurance racing categories. The series was first held in 2012, replacing the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup. It consisted of eight endurance races held around the world, including the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans. Its four categories included prototypes, LMP1 and LMP2, and grand touring cars. TotalEnergies is the official fuel supplier of the championship. Its goal is to promote efficiency and performance in the sport.
Bathurst 1000
The Bathurst 1000, colloquially known as the Great Race, is one of the most famous auto racing events in Australia. It began as the Armstrong 500 at the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit in 1960, but was relocated to the Bathurst track in 1963. Since then, this race has been held on the second weekend in October and traditionally occurs during the long weekend of Labour Day in New South Wales. The Bathurst 1000 is held in a hilly course with sharp turns and a long straight.