The first prearranged match race of two self-powered road vehicles over a prescribed route occurred at 4:30 A.M. on August 30, 1867, between Ashton-under-Lyne See more

The worst accident in racing history is the 1955 Le Mans disaster, where more than 80 people died, including the French driver Pierre Levegh See more

Racing drivers, at the highest levels, are usually paid by the team, or by sponsors, and can command very substantial salaries.
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In single-seater (open-wheel) racing, the wheels are not covered, and the cars often have aerofoil wings … See more

In auto racing, the racing setup or car setup is the set of adjustments made to the vehicle to optimize its behaviour (performance, See more

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