Editing Auto racing (section)

===Stock car racing===
{{Main|Stock car racing}}
[[File:Green flag at Daytona.JPG|thumb|NASCAR green flag start at [[Daytona International Speedway]] for the [[2015 Daytona 500]]]]
[[File:Three-wide multiple row back.JPG|thumb|[[Jimmie Johnson]] leads the field racing three-wide multiple rows back at [[Daytona International Speedway]] in the [[2015 Daytona 500]].]]
[[File:BrettSontag2010LateModelRockfordSpeedway.jpg|thumb|An [[ASA Late Model Series]] stock car on an asphalt track]]
In North America, [[stock car racing]] is the most popular form of auto racing.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fryer |first=Jenna |title=Addition of IndyCar champ Hornish will give Penske third Cup team|url= https://www.espn.com/racing/news/story?id=3099978&seriesId=2 |access-date=February 8, 2009|work=ESPN News Services |agency=Associated Press |publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|date=November 8, 2007|location=Charlotte, North Carolina}}</ref> Primarily raced on [[Oval track racing|oval tracks]], stock cars vaguely resemble production cars, but are in fact purpose-built racing machines that are built to tight specifications and, together with touring cars, also called [[Silhouette racing car]]s.

The largest stock car racing governing body is [[NASCAR]] (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing). NASCAR's premier series is the [[NASCAR Cup Series]], its most famous races being the [[Daytona 500]], the [[Bojangles Southern 500|Southern 500]], the [[Coca-Cola 600]], and the [[Brickyard 400]]. NASCAR also runs several feeder series, including the [[Xfinity Series]] and [[NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series|Craftsman Truck Series]] (a [[pickup truck]] racing series). The series conduct races across the entire [[continental United States]]. NASCAR also sanctions series outside of the United States, including the [[NASCAR Canada Series]], [[NASCAR Mexico Series]], [[NASCAR Whelen Euro Series]], and [[NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race]].

NASCAR also governs several smaller regional series, such as the [[Whelen Modified Tour]]. Modified cars are best described as open-wheel cars. Modified cars have no parts related to the stock vehicle for which they are named after. A number of modified cars display a "manufacturer's" logo and "vehicle name", yet use components produced by another automobile manufacturer.

There are also other stock car governing bodies, most notably the [[Automobile Racing Club of America]] (ARCA).

In the UK, [[British Stock car racing]] is also referred to as "Short Circuit Racing". UK Stock car racing started in the 1950s and grew rapidly through the 1960s and 1970s. Events take place on shale or tarmac tracks&nbsp;– usually around 1/4&nbsp;mile long. There are around 35 tracks in the UK and upwards of 7000 active drivers. The sport is split into three basic divisions&nbsp;– distinguished by the rules regarding car contact during racing. The most famous championship are the [[BriSCA F1 Stock Cars]].

Full-contact formulas include [[Banger racing|Bangers]], Bombers, and Rookie Bangers&nbsp;– and racing features Demolition Derbies, Figure of Eight, and Oval Racing.

Semi Contact Formulas include BriSCA F1, F2, and Superstox&nbsp;– where bumpers are used tactically.

Non-contact formulas include National Hot Rods, Stock Rods, and Lightning Rods.