Besides the Indy 500, whose origin dates back to 1911, car races in America varied with rules and structure from track-to-track, and faced issues like dishonesty and disagreement in prize money.



Basically, there was no organization when it came to stock car racing. Something had to be done.



Below is the timeline of NASCAR organization; from somewhat illegal beginnings to the rise of America’s most viewed sport.



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