The
National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) was founded by
William HG France[?] in
1948[?]. Officially incorporated on
February 21, its purpose was to organize and promote the sport of stock car racing on sanctioned high-speed oval circuits and a few road courses.
The closest European equivalent is Touring car racing, although the European circuits are not simple ovals.
See also: List of famous NASCAR drivers, NASCAR Championship, Stock car racing