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Car Racing Sport

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Auto racing is also known as automobile racing, motor racing or car racing. It is a motorsport involving racing cars. It is one of the world’s most watched television sports.

The most famous car racing category is the single-seater or open-wheel racing. As one of the most popular forms of motorsport, the cars used in this race are designed specifically for high-speed racing. It is open-wheeled which means that the wheels are not covered. Aerofoil wings in the front and rear are special features of this open-wheel car in order to produce a downforce and increase friction to the track. In Europe and Asia, this kind of car racing is commonly known as “Formula” . The best-known Formula One event involves an annual World Championship for drivers and car constructors.Formula One holds around 18 races across the globe featuringequally famous car constructors like Ferrari, McLaren, Williams, BMW Sauber, Toyota, Honda, Renault, Red Bull Racing. All of them and their drivers are continually battling for technology, and drivers’ skilll and talent.Formula One is considered as the the most expensive sport in the world. Some teams spend more than $400 million per year to compete for the title.