A History of Motorsports:

Categories and History

Abstract

Motorsports began less 10 years after the internal combustion engine was invented at the end of the 19th century. From the 1920s to the 1960s, it developed independently in Europe and the U.S., but subsequently there was deepening interaction between the two, and motorsports began to take off in Japan in the 1960s. Since the beginning of the 21st century, F1GP events have increasingly been held in Asian countries. Over a history of more than 130 years in pursuit of safety, famous drivers and cars have appeared, and fans have thrilled to famous races. As genres and categories become increasingly diverse, there is potential for further change in the nature of power units and the involvement of drivers themselves.