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Are you a rookie to racing? The shape of the cars isn't the only thing that separates each racing league! From Formula One and IndyCar to NASCAR and NHRA Drag Racing, discover the differences between each one.
Formula One
Formula One races are held around the world. Its cars are both the most expensive (as much as $500 million each) and the most technologically complex.
- Top speed: 225 mph
- Track type: Road courses
- Indiana connection: The Formula One United States Grand Prix was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 2000–2007.
IndyCar
IndyCar is the elite circuit of open-wheel racing in America and attracts international drivers and fans.
- Top speed: 230 mph
- Track types: Oval tracks and road courses
- Indiana connection: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is home to the Indianapolis 500, one of the elite motorsports events in the world.
NASCAR
NASCAR stands for National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. Its cars are based on American-made four-door cars built as racing machines.
- Top speed: Approx. 200 mph
- Track types: Oval tracks, D-shaped ovals, road courses, and more
- Indiana connection: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts the annual Brickyard 400.
NHRA Drag Racing
National Hot Rod Association drag racing is a style that pits two cars against each other as they race over a fixed distance. There are several classes of drag racers, including Top Fuel dragsters, which can reach speeds over 330 miles per hour and travel 1,000 feet (more than three football fields) in 3.7 seconds!
- Indiana connection: Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg, Indiana, hosts the annual US Nationals drag race.
Your family can discover the behind-the-scenes world of motorsports racing in the all-new exhibit, Hot Wheels: Race to Win, open through August 16!
IndyCar 2014 Media Guide, IndyCar.com, NASCAR.com, Formula1.com
