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How Netflix’s ‘Drive to Survive’ docuseries turned Formula 1 into an American cultural phenomenon

To many observers, American Formula 1 fandom seemed to come out of nowhere. Just a few years ago, most Americans didn’t know the difference between an F1 car and a NASCAR stock car — and might not even realize they were separate entities. Now it feels like everyone has suddenly become obsessed with the European-based… Read More »

‘Full Speed’: Netflix’s NASCAR drama is a fun twist on a well-known song

New NASCAR-focused Netflix series provide a dose of speed in the middle of winter. (Courtesy of Netflix) NASCAR’s biggest challenge isn’t the aging of its fan base, America’s declining affection for the car or its short attention span. NASCAR’s biggest problem is that its most marketable assets – its drivers – have a disturbing tendency… Read More »