| NASCAR is an acronym and it stands for the | | | | Many people who were interested in this type of |
| National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. | | | | racing starting creating cars that were exclusively |
| NASCAR was founded in 1948 by William France | | | | for NASCAR racing. These cars had all the |
| and Ed Otto. These two men realized that people | | | | modifications that were allowed by NASCAR. |
| enjoyed watching car races and that there was | | | | These cars resembled the stocks cars in body |
| need to standardize the racing industry. Their idea | | | | only. |
| was to attract more racers and to make the | | | | Many companies realized the advertising |
| races equal for all the drivers. The thought was | | | | opportunity NASCAR racing gave them. This |
| an excellent one because more racers meant an | | | | started the trend of full time drivers, promoters |
| increase in the number of fans who would be | | | | and pit crew. The earliest companies to use the |
| willing to pay to watch their favorite drivers. | | | | advertising advantage were mostly car |
| In the initial years cars racing at NASCAR were | | | | manufacturers but the 1970s saw other |
| stock cars. Stock cars are those cars that are | | | | companies entering the fray to sponsor racers. |
| exactly as the manufacturers release them. | | | | NASCAR has several car racing circuits and some |
| These cars have had no modifications or changes. | | | | of the large events are televised. The number of |
| However, when accidents started happening, it | | | | fans that follow the sport is huge and has |
| was agreed to allow modifications to ensure | | | | accorded star status to many NASCAR drivers. |
| safety and before long there were modifications | | | | These drivers invariably make a living through |
| to increase speed, handling and many others. | | | | racing and endorsing products and companies. |