| Amazing,
Interesting & Fun Auto Racing Facts |
| Auto
racing began in France in 1895 and is now one
of the world's most popular spectator sports. |
| The
first auto race in the United States took place
in Chicago on November 28, 1895. |
| Average
street cars cover the 1⁄4 mile (400 m) anywhere
from 15 to 20 seconds whereas a top fuel dragster
can cover the same distance in 4.5 seconds or
less, reaching speeds of up to 530 km/h (330 mph). |
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