It’s NASCAR Day 2023: A look into the history of NASCAR’s impact on motorsports and generations of race cars

Today is NASCAR Day!  We’re taking a deep dive into the history of the sport, and a look at the lasting legacy of Bill France and his family on not just modern day race cars and motorsports, but also community impact and outreach!

Did you know the first NASCAR Race was held on a beach?

Bill France Sr organized the first ever official NASCAR race on the sands of Daytona Beach Florida in 1948,  The 4.1 mile course was marked off with cones and flags, and was the birthplace of the motorsport we all know and love today!  What began on the shorelines and sands has grown into paved tracks, road courses, and dirt tracks with audiences of hundreds of thousands in the stands and world wide.

Did you know that NASCAR Drivers Experience up to 6Gs of Force on their Bodies while racing?

The high speeds required to complete the race circuit of NASCAR tracks generate an outstanding amount of energy and pressure. Racing at these extreme speeds while making tight turns is an immense strain on the human body.  Acceleration produces forces up to 2Gs, braking forces up to 5Gs, and cornering at 4 to 6Gs!  NASCAR drivers prepare for each race with immense physical conditioning and building up muscle strength in their necks, as well as extreme endurance for heat tolerance.

Did you know that NASCAR has origins in Bootlegging and Stock Cars?

Check out this amazing video on the Science of Stock Cars from Donut!  They’re starting NASCAR’s roots in stock car racing and their inaugural “stock division race” at the Charlotte Speedway in North Carolina. It’s a fascinating look into the history of racing and motorsports and the engineering behind car mods.

And check out this video from the official NASCAR channel detailing seven generations of race cars in the sport.  It’s a real eye-opening exploration!

Did you know that NASCAR has a special foundation and special outreach programs?

We love supporting others in our community through efforts like the work of COOL Ministries,  and we believe it’s incredibly important to lift others up.  So whenever we have an opportunity to highlight charitable giving and community outreach, we jump at the chance!  That’s why today’s blog is all about highlighting fellow automotive industry giants, NASCAR!  Did you know that NASCAR has its own foundation and outreach programs?  We’re going to tell you all about it, and we hope that you’ll consider sending in some support if you’re able!

Founded in 2003 to bring the NASCAR community and its employees together in order to support children’s health and wellbeing all across the country!  It’s celebrated on the 3rd Friday in May every year.  Each NASCAR day, all the fans, sponsors and corporate partners, drivers, and celebrity supporters band together to fundraise for charitable children’s organizations and the NASCAR Foundation.  It’s also a way for everyone in the racing industry to give back to their community of supporters!

In 2006, Betty Jane France, wife of the late Bill France Jr, NASCAR’s former Chairman and CEO, began a long legacy of Humanitarian work by founding The NASCAR Foundation.  In addition, she also established the wonderful “Speediatrics” division of children’s health care units at Halifax Health in Daytona Beach and Homestead Hospital in South Florida.  Following the success of Speediatrics, she then went on to found the Speediatrics Children’s Fund to further efforts of children’s medical care across the entire US.  Last year was the 15th Anniversary of The NASCAR Foundation.

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