Auto racing is a motorsport involving the racing of automobiles for competition. In North America, the term is commonly used to describe all forms of automobile sport including non-racing disciplines.
Modalities of auto racing
Albert Lemaître classified first in his Peugeot Type 5 3hp in the Paris–Rouen.
Fernand Gabriel driving a Mors in Paris-Madrid 1903
A remaining section of the Brooklands track in 2007
Formula racing, also known as open-wheel racing in North America, is any of several forms of open-wheeled single-seater motorsport. A "formula", first devised by FIA for its post–World War II single-s
Auto racing
…with production-derived four-seat race cars. The lesser use of aerodynamics means following cars have a much easier time following and passing than in open-wheel racing. It often features full-contact racing with subtle bumping and nudging due to the small speed differentials and large grids. The major touring car…
Start of the Formula One 2014 Bahrain Grand Prix
Daniel Ricciardo during the 2022 Austrian Grand Prix
Jake Dennis driving a Gen2 Formula E car at the 2022 Mexico City ePrix
Ana Beatriz during the 2008 Freedom 100 Indy Lights race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway