1. What is NASCAR? NASCAR, or the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, is a premier stock car racing organization founded in 1948. But what makes NASCAR so special? 1.1 The History of NASCAR NASCAR started in the post-World War II era, driven by Bill France Sr.’s vision of organizing a more structured form of stock car racing. The first race was held on February 15, 1948, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Over the decades, NASCAR has evolved from a regional sport into a nationally and internationally recognized phenomenon. 1.2…