Motor racing

📖 In short

Motor racing is an exciting sport that tests the speed and power of cars and the skill and courage of drivers. Millions of people watch races every year, at tracks or on TV. There are many kinds of racing cars and races.

🤩 Did you know?

The Grand Prix racing series began in the early twentieth century.
The Indianapolis 500 is one of the most famous car races in America.
Colored flags tell drivers important things, and the black-and-white checkered flag means the end of the race.
Many champions start as children in small go-karts.

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🌟 Formula One

The most famous races are Formula One, with very low cars with open wheels and wings that press them to the ground, going more than 300 kilometers an hour. Some races are held in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar.

🔍 Rallying

In rallies cars drive on dirt, desert and rough roads, with a co-driver beside the driver reading out the route. They include the famous Dakar Rally, held in the Saudi desert.

💡 The pit stop

During a race the car comes into the pits, and a team of mechanics changes all four tires in just a few seconds!

🎯 Safety

Drivers wear helmets and fireproof clothes, and the cars are built to protect them in a crash. But on the street speed is dangerous, and traffic rules must always be respected.