What is NASCAR?

Curious about the NASCAR Cup Series? Learn about the parts and pieces of the top tier of stock car racing in North America.

NASCAR 101 is your place to get up to speed — fast — on the ins and outs of racing, Next Gen, drivers, teams, tracks and more.

Why Cindric wasn’t suspended

Learn about why Austin Cindric wasn’t suspended for wrecking Ty Dillon at Circuit of The Americas.

No. 19 team penalty overturned

The L2-level penalty issued to Chase Briscoe and the No. 19 team after Daytona was overturned; see why.

Option tire returning at Phoenix

Goodyear’s option tire will return at the spring NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway.

How the regular season works

Learn about how NASCAR’s regular season works and how drivers qualify for the playoffs.

DRIVERS

Get to know the NASCAR Drivers

TEAMS

Understand how NASCAR teams work

TRACKS

Learn about the NASCAR tracks