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MOTOSPORT

Motorsport or motor sport is a global term used to encompass the group of competitive sporting events which primarily involve the use of motorised vehicles, whether for racing or non-racing competition.

The terminology can also be used to describe forms of competition of two-wheeled motorised vehicles under the banner of motorcycle racing, and includes off-road racing such as motocross.

What Different Types of Motorsport?
Racing has been one of the most exciting forms of sports competition the human race has ever created. In the case of automotive racing, there are various types that attract unique groups of enthusiasts.

Here are the different types of Motorsport from my perspectives:

1. SPORTS CAR RACING
Sports cars are two-seater vehichles with enclosed wheels with two types: the grand (tourers (GT), or production-derived models, and the prototype, or purpose-built cars designed to compete on closed circuits.

The leading championship series for sports car racing is the FIA World Endurance Championship, with FIA GT1 World Championship as its main series for GT car racing. In the United States, the Grand-Am with its own Rolex Sports Car Series endurance racing is also popular.

2. STOCK CAR RACING
Popular mostly in the United States, stock car racing uses production cars that have customized specifications for racing purposes. It is usually done in oval tracks, wherein racers are pushed to the limits over tremendous amounts of laps.

For stock racing, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the largest governing body, which organizes premier racing events such as the Sprint Cup Series, Daytona 500 and the Southern 500.

3. FORMULA CAR RACING
Formula racing is probably the most famous professional form of car racing. It's a form of single-seater, open-wheel circuit racing wherein the vehicle's wheels are located outside the body. The cars are custom-designed and built, and races are conducted in separate circuit tracks constructed for formula racing.

The most prestigious and well-known formula racing event would be Formula One's Monaco Grand Prix. In North America, the leading formula racing events is the IndyCar Series, and its most famous division is the Indianapolis 500.

4. RALLYING CAR RACING
Involving production - based cars, rallying is conducted on closed public roads or off-road areas with varying road widths, terrain or weather conditions. The courses wherein rallying takes place are either made or gravel, asphalt, snow, and ice. Racers usually run in a point-to-point format, leaving in regular intervals from start points.

5. DRAG CAR RACING
One of the most basic forms of the sport, drag racing is a straight line competition done of streets or tracks involving the racing stunt called dragging. Cars involved can range from usual cars to the purposely built dragsters, and their aim is to accelerate as fast as possible to beat opponents. Drag racing is held on a short distance track, generally in 200 meters or 400 meters.

The main governing body for drag racing is the National Hot Rod Association, with divisions such as Super Stock, Super Street, Top Sportsman, and Top Dragster.

6. PRODUCTIONS CAR RACING
This type of racing is also known as showroom stock racing where unmodified cars compete with each other. It is the most economical type of racing because of its restricted rules.

Several production car racing series run around the world, such as those by Audi and Porshe, as well as Japan's Super Taikyu and the previous International Motos Sports Association's Firehawk Series.

7. ONE-MAKE CAR RACING
One-make or single marque racing involves the same types of cars from one automotive company or even a single model from the manufacturer.

Some examples of racing competitions of this type are the series from the Mini 7 Championship, the John Cooper Mini Challenge, Porshe Supercup, Formula Renault and Formula BMW.

8. MONSTER TRUCK RACING
Monster truck racing is mostly held for entertainment and is typically conducted on the arena with tracks.

The Monster Jam is the premier monster truck racing event which is televised in the United States. Is is governed under the United States Hot Rod Association.

9. TOURING CAR RACING
Touring car racing is conducted using production-derived race cars from different companies with similar performance specifications. It is only held in special race tracks and is popular in UK, Europe and also Australia.

Major touring car racing events worldwide include World Touring Car Championships, British Touring Car Championship, and the Supercars Championship.

10. SPORTS CAR RACING
Sports cars are two-seater vehicles with enclosed wheels with two types: the grand tourers (GT), or production-derived models, and the prototype, or purpose-built cars designed to compete on closed circuits.

The leading championship series for sports car racing is the FIA World Endurance Championship, with FIA GT1 World Championship as its main series for GT car racing. In the United States, the Grand-Am with its own Rolex Sports Car Series endurance racing is also popular.

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The 10 Best Race Cars For Beginners:

1. Mazda MX-5 Miata