Major Racing Events Worth Visiting in 2024

With the roar of engines, four-wheel metal machines rev up to race across the asphalt at speeds most times more than 200 mph. Their human drivers filled with adrenalin pulsate with the excitement of competing and getting ready to cross the finish line first. To cross these fine white lines first requires speed, a mastery of the car's mechanics, its computer program (as it is common now), knowledge of the race course contours and a winning racing strategy either as a team or an individual racer.

But most importantly, behind the beehive of activities on the race course, a crowd of motor-racing enthusiasts beaming with excitement will have converged to see their favourite cars and drivers conquer the track. Some of these motor racing fans travelled from across the globe to grace these annual tournaments. Already, the 2024 racing calendar is fully packed with major racing events across the globe and there's something for every motorsport fan.

NASCAR Cup Series
- Date: February 3rd to 10th November 2024
- Venue: Across the United States

The NASCAR Cup Series is America's stock car racing competition that runs from February 3rd to 10th November 2024. This year's event features 31 oval races, 4 road course races with a street race added to the mix while 4 non-championship races make it a total of 40 stockcar racing events. But with recent developments, NASCAR has grown to be more than just a car racing company. From fantasy sports (NASCAR Fantasy League) to partnering with betting platforms showcasing games like those seen at Betterbonus.com, NASCAR is positioning itself as an entertainment ecosystem in the motor racing industry. All these positively add to the thrill and reward system for being a fan of the sport while NASCAR benefits from the publicity it generates.

This year's event started with the Daytona 500 followed by the Coca-Cola 600. The likes of the FireKeepers Casino 400 comes up on August 18 as part of the regular season event. In the round of 16, the Bass Pro Shops Night Race which will be held on September 21st will be a delight fans of the sport can't afford to miss. The Hollywood Casino 400 comes up on September 29th at Kansas City Speedway. As the season culminates to an end, South Point 400 (on October 20th in Las Vegas Nevada), Dixie Vodka 400 (on October 27th in Homestead, Florida) and Xfinity 500 (on November 3rd in Ridgeway, Virginia) are all exciting round of 8 events to watch. The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series grand finale will be held at the Phoenix Raceway, Avondale Arizona on 10th November 2024.

Formula 1 Grand Prix
- Date: March 2024 to December 2024
- Venues: 24 locations across the world

The 2024 FIA Formula1 World Championship is the 75th edition of this global motorsport festival. It is the highest competition for open-wheel race cars where the best drivers and their engineering teams compete for the World Drivers' Champion and World Constructors' Champion by racing in a total of 24 locations (grand prix) all over the world. Year 2024 Grand Prix started with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 2nd 2024 while the return of the Chinese Grand Prix after a 4-year hiatus was a delight to witness on the China Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai on 21st April 2024.

Some of the key races to watch in the second half of this year include the British Grand Prix on July 7th. It will be held at Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone which is one of the oldest and most prestigious motor racing circuits. It has also come to be known as a turning point in the annual championship battle. There is the highly demanding Singapore Grand Prix, a night race through Singapore Marina Bay Street Circuit on 22nd September. The year's champions will be crowned at the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 8 2024.

Supercars Championship
- Date: 24th February to 17th November
- Venue: Australia

The 2024 Supercars Championship or Repco Supercars Championship takes place in the Great Southern Land - Australia and New Zealand. The Ford Mustang GT and the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 are the primary vehicles in this competition. They showcase a blend of modern technology and classic muscle car aesthetics. As expected, the Supercars 2024 calendar is already drawing in thousands of fans from all over the world who are visiting Australia and New Zealand to watch the tournament. Aside from watching the race, they get to enjoy the most scenic and vibrant locations in Australia and New Zealand. Some even get to spend time learning New Zealand's rich Maori heritage.

This year's event started with the Bathurst 500 on the 24th of February through the 25th at the New South Wales Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, New South Wales. The epoch-making Tasmania SuperSprint that is one of the biggest sporting events in Tasmania comes up between 17th–18th August. It is followed by the endurance Sandown 500 race (15th September) which prepares the way for the Bathurst 1000-kilometre scenic race on 13th October. The muscle cars return to the streets for the Gold Coast 500 between 26–27th October before the season ends with the Adelaide 500 street circuit from 16–17th November.

Tips for Attending Racing Events
When planning to go on your motorsport trip, you must make adequate preparations to cover your travel and accommodation logistics before departing. Pack essentials such as ear protection, and weather-appropriate clothing items for D-day and other days. Also, endeavour to arrive at the stands early and secure a comfortable seating position for the best viewing experience. Some events offer more than just the general race viewing, so do well to make a requisition if you would love to visit the paddock passes and make the event memorable.