Mechanic and race promoter, Bill France Sr. saw the opportunity to enter the untapped market of stock car racing in the 1940s. France Sr. created NASCAR in 1948 to organize races for these stock cars.
May 5, 2024; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series drivers Kyle Larson (5) and Chris Buescher (17) battle for the lead on the final lap off the Advent Health 400 at the Kansas Speedway.