NASCAR stands for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing.
It's one of the most popular motorsports in the United States.
The Daytona 500 is NASCAR's most prestigious race.
NASCAR cars reach speeds of over 200 miles per hour.
The sport's roots trace back to bootleggers modifying cars during Prohibition.
NASCAR's schedule includes oval, road, and superspeedway tracks.
Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, and Jeff Gordon are legendary NASCAR drivers.
The playoff-style championship system is known as the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
NASCAR races feature drafting, where cars closely follow to gain speed.
Safety innovations like the HANS device have improved driver safety in NASCAR.