Auto racing began in the mid-19th century. It became an organized sport in the early 20th century and has grown in popularity ever since. See more

The Paris–Bordeaux–Paris race of June 1895 has sometimes been described as the "first motor race", despite the 1894 event being … See more

Aspendale Racecourse, in Australia, was the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit, opening in January 1906. The pear shaped track was … See more

The first prearranged match race of two self-powered road vehicles over a prescribed route occurred in the north west of England at … See more

Internal combustion auto racing events began soon after the construction of the first successful gasoline-fueled automobiles. The … See more

With auto construction and racing dominated by France, the French automobile club ACF staged a number of major international races, usually from or to Paris, connecting … See more

The Targa Florio was an open road endurance automobile race held in the mountains of Sicily near the island's capital of See more