Traveling tips
Classic races
Some genres and series
If you want to explore the world of motorsports, but you don't know where to start, you might start with the most famous annual racers (List beneath).
Do a bit of research on your own. Explore.
Many races are streamed on the internet. IMSA, YouTube, Radio Le Mans and the official sites of chosen series are good places to start.
You dont need to instantly know everything or have a favorite driver or team. That will come by time.
If you have Youtube, streaming services or linear TV channels that gives you the possibilities to watch motorsports - even if it's not showing the entire race, like Eurosport does - use it as an introduction.
Traveling tips
Here are a few tips for traveling to motorsport events. Thanks to F1Celina for tips and inspiration.
Arrive early and leave early or very late to avoid congestion. Arriving early makes it easier to find good places to stay by the track.
Smaller racing series are more affordable and give a better opportunities when it comes to accessibility of paddock and trackwalk. There are often more engagement between drivers and fans.
Seek out tracks close to your area, check out their calendar. Find a race or race series that might interest you. Show up to the race and just enjoy the action.
When buying tickets, do some research how your view might be, especially if you go for general admission. Some parts of the track may be more action-filled than other parts. Some tracks also have jumbo-screens that shows live feed from other parts of the track.
Especially when it comes to larger racing events, your ticket may or may not give you access to entertainment like concerts, other races, track walk and a walk on pitlane. Beware of long breaks between sessions in case there are no entertainment.
Check your possibilities of transport around the track and between your accommodation and the track. There may be shuttle buses available.
Be aware of what kind of weather you might get and prepare for it. Choose good shoes! Bring sunscreen and protection like a hat, an umbrella or a towel. Remember extra socks and underwear.
Traveling alone is OK; then you control your own schedule. But traveling alone or not; be social and meet new people. You'll become a part of the motorsports family.
Travel light. You don't want to drag on unnecessary weight. A lightweight camping chair may be worth to carry.
Remember to protect your hearing. Bring hearing protection - at least for the sake if you need it!
Classic races
24 hours of Le MansTrack: Circuit de la Sarthe (France)
First run: 1923
Genre: Mixed class endurance race
Series: FIA WEC
24 hours of Daytona
Track: Daytona International Speedway (Florida, USA)
First run: 1962
Genre: Mixed class endurance race
Series: IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Baja 1000
Track: Baja California peninsula
First run: 1962
Genre: Mixed class off-road
Series: N/A
Bathurst 1000
Track: Mount Panorama Circuit
First run: 1960
Genre: Touring cars
Series: Supercars championship
Dakar rally
Track: Various
First run: 1979
Genre: Rally raid
Series: Dakar rally
Daytona 500
Track: Daytona International Speedway (Florida, USA)
First run: 1959
Genre: NASCAR
Series: NASCAR cup series
Goodwood Festival of Speed
Track: Goodwood House (England)
First run: 1993
Genre: Festival
Series: N/A
Indianapolis 500 (Indy 500)
Track: Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Indiana, U.S.)
First run: 1911 / 1996 (as an indycar race)
Genre: Indycar
Series: IndyCar
Isle of man TT
Track: Isle of Man TT Mountain Circuit (UK)
First run: 1907
Genre: Motorcycle time trail
Series: N/A
Mille Miglia Storica
Track: Brescia–Rome–Brescia
First run: 1977
Genre: Parade
Series: N/A
Note: Based on the Mille Miglia race (1927-1957).
Monaco grand prix
Track: Circuit de Monaco (Monaco)
First run: 1929 (first race) / 1946 (first race with the Formula 1 definition)
Genre: Formula 1
Series: FIA Formula 1
Note: A classic and historic track, but you might not get the most exciting race of the year because of few places for the racers to overtake. You should supply your F1 introduction with one additional F1 race at another track.
Monte Carlo rally
Track: Various
First run: 1911
Genre: Rally
Series: FIA WRC
Nürburgring 24 Hours
Track: Nürburgring (Germany)
First run: 1916
Genre: GT endurance race
Series: Intercontinental GT Challenge
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Track: Colorado Springs, Colorado USA
First run: 1916
Genre: Hillclimb
Series: N/A
Spa 24 hours
Track: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium)
First run: 1924
Genre: GT endurance race
Series: GT World Challenge Endurance and Intercontinental GT Challenge
Speed week
Track: Bonneville Speedway
First run: 1949
Genre: Speed tests
Series: N/A
Some genres and series
Demolition derby
Ferrari Challenge (America, Europe, Asia and UK)
FIA European Drag Racing Championship
FIA European Hill Climb Championship
FIA European Truck Racing Championship
FIA Formula 1 World Championship
FIA Formula 2 Championship
FIA Formula 3 Championship
FIA Formula E World Championship
FIA GT World Cup
FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup
FIA International Hill Climb Cup
FIA Karting World Championship
FIA TCR World Tour
FIA World Endurance Championship
FIA World Rally Championship
FIA World Rallycross Championship
FIA WRC2 Championship
FIA WRC3 Championship
IMSA Ford Mustang Challenge
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Lamborghini Super Trofeo
Mazda MX-5 Cup
Monster Jam
Porsche Cup