National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing which is simply referred to as NASCAR was founded on the 21st of February in the year 1948.
Their primary objective is to offer stable managerial as well as sanctioning framework for stock car racing which is evidently lacking on WWII racing.
NASCAR created 3 divisions which include Strictly Stock, Modifieds, and Roadsters.
Their very first race was held on the 15th of February at the Daytona Beach oval which is notably 6 days before the company was created.
Through the years, they have grown to become the second most admired professional sport in terms of television ratings within United States ranking next to the NFL that stands for National Football League.
Moreover, their popularity is not confined within the states since they are well known worldwide in fact, they broadcast in up to 150 counties and they have thousands of fans that are more than eager to buy NASCAR racing merchandise and memorabilia like NASCAR jacket.