5 most famous car racing in the world
119 years ago, on July 22, the first auto racing in history started in Paris. They recorded a record speed of 22 km / h. Now car racing is collected by thousands of spectators and participants, the winners are considered heroes, and space speeds are developing.
Earlier this car race was called Paris-Dakar. Very famous rally with a long history. Traditionally, the race began in Paris, and its final destination was Dakar – the westernmost point of Africa. But now the rally is held in South America because of the unstable political situation in Africa. Three types of vehicles compete in the race – trucks, cars and motorcycles. Both professional racers and amateurs can take part in the rally. Annual races gather over ten thousand participants and an even greater number of spectators and fans. Very difficult and dangerous tracks are chosen for the race, motor vehicles have to make their way to the finish according to the most varied coatings – salt marshes, stones, sand. Often the path lies through the desert. During the race, accidents often occur between the race participants and various incidents with local residents. All participants can in the most extreme cases, with the help of satellite navigation, ask for help. Every day, depending on yesterday’s result, cars start in a certain order. All stages cause great interest among the audience.
The race takes place near the French city of Le Mans and has almost a century of history. For the first time it was held in 1923. This car race is a real test of endurance, both for cars and for racers. It passes on a highway with a length of thirteen kilometers, which includes both regular sections of roads and specially prepared sections. Each car has three pilots who replace each other in a few hours. The whole race lasts continuously the whole day, during this time the cars cover a distance of more than five thousand kilometers. The 24-hour Le Mans race served a good service to the development of the automotive industry – many technical innovations used in automobiles specifically for winning races moved into production models. The race arouses constant interest among the spectators. Tens of thousands of spectators gather in the stands near the highway. The saddest page in the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race was 1955, when a racer and eighty spectators died during a terrible accident. This case forced the organizers of all auto racing to reconsider security requirements.
This famous race takes place in Monaco in the framework of the Formula 1 championship. This is perhaps the most interesting, intense and dangerous race. It passes on a very difficult and winding road, which is part of the city streets. Cars overcome 78 laps of the route, which is 260 kilometers. It is very difficult to win this race, as in narrow streets, cars can overtake each other only at the risk of their safety. Also difficulties for riders create numerous viewers. Thousands of people are not located in the stands, but in the immediate vicinity of the road, so they can enjoy the roar of engines, the smell of burning and tires. Winning the Monaco Grand Prix is considered very prestigious. Thousands of people from all over the world come to watch the competitions, and the richest come on yachts.
This race is held annually at the Old Brick Stadium in the American city of Indianapolis since 1911. On the oval track, which was originally brick-laid, and now asphalt, the cars cover a distance of about eight hundred kilometers in about three hours. The duration of one lap is about four kilometers. The track is quite complicated, with different angles of turns, which adds thrill to the participants and spectators of the competition. The race has many traditions, and to look at it is considered a matter of honor for many in the country.
The most famous car race in Asia, held annually in China. This race is unique. The route is not a very wide city street, where cars and motorcycles compete simultaneously. Overtake in such conditions is very difficult. Participate in this rush as famous athletes with world fame, as well as local riders, and amateurs. Winners in the race often become then famous heroes of Formula 1 and other prestigious competitions. The race develops interest in motor racing, the construction of autotracks and is an incentive for the development of automotive industry in Asia.
