About Racing
Racing includes many sports in which competitors try to cover a course faster than their rivals. Some races use cars or motorcycles, while others use bicycles or other human-powered machines.
Auto Racing
Cars compete on road courses, street circuits, ovals, dirt tracks, and rally stages.
Learn MoreMotorcycle Racing
Motorcycle racers compete on circuits, roads, dirt tracks, and off-road courses.
Learn MoreBicycle Racing
Cycling races test endurance, speed, climbing, teamwork, or track tactics.
Learn MorePit Stops and Strategy
Some motor races include planned stops for tires, fuel, repairs, or adjustments.
Learn MoreRacing Technology
Competition has helped develop ideas in aerodynamics, materials, tires, and safety.
Learn MoreRacing Safety
Modern racing uses strict safety systems for vehicles, tracks, and competitors.
Learn MoreAuto Racing
Different racing series use very different vehicles and rules. Some focus on open-wheel cars, some on stock cars or sports cars, and others on rally vehicles. Drivers must balance speed with tire grip, fuel use, braking, and track position.
Motorcycle Racing
Racing motorcycles are designed for particular surfaces and events. Road racing rewards smooth cornering and braking, while motocross includes dirt, jumps, and rough terrain. Riders use specialized helmets and protective equipment.
Bicycle Racing
Road cycling can cover long distances and mountain climbs. Track cycling takes place on banked velodromes and includes both sprint and endurance events. Mountain biking and BMX add off-road terrain, jumps, or technical courses.
Pit Stops and Strategy
A fast pit crew can save valuable time. Teams also decide when to stop based on tire wear, weather, safety periods, fuel needs, and traffic. Strategy can change the result even when another vehicle is faster over a single lap.
Racing Technology
Racing teams study airflow, weight, suspension, brakes, engines, electric systems, and data from sensors. Some technologies developed or improved through motorsport later influence road vehicles. Racing is also a major test of engineering reliability.
Racing Safety
Helmets, fire-resistant clothing, roll structures, strong survival cells, barriers, seat systems, and track rules all help reduce risk. Safety standards have changed greatly over the history of motorsport as engineers learned from crashes and improved equipment and course design.
Racing Gallery
Racing takes many forms, on wheels of every kind. Swipe or use the arrows to see more.
Open-Wheel Racing
Motorcycle Racing
Pit Stop
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Rally Racing
Track Cycling
Road Cycling
Go-Kart Racing
Endurance Racing