On the Circuit

Most of the major auto-racing leagues have grueling seasons. Just ask the drivers of NASCAR, which has a season that encompasses most of the year. Although the drivers and crew may tire of all the action, diehard racings fans can't get enough.

Then there are all the differing types of races (oval, street, strip, rally) the reality is, if you are looking for an event you should be able to find one most weekends year round. Motor sports are popular at all points of the globe, so finding at least something to watch on the tube will be easy.

Entire cable channels are now devoted entirely to racing, so motor junkies can always get a fix. And unlike athletes in more physically taxing sports who need a good off season to recoup, the main attraction in racing is the car.

If it breaks it can be fixed, and because of that, no long period of down time is needed. So, get out the calendar and use the sites listed below to plan out your racing season.

• NASCAR: The schedules for Nextel, Busch, and Craftsman are all listed.

• NASCAR Nextel Cup Schedule from Yahoo!

• NASCAR Busch Schedule from Yahoo!

• NASCAR Craftsman Truck Schedule from Yahoo!

• Formula One: Grand prix-style racing makes for a great trip and usually take place in exotic locations.

• F1 Live: The premier new magazine for Formula One enthusiasts also has schedules for IRL, Moto, WRC, and Raid.

• Indy Racing League (IRL) schedules.

• Champ Car World Series: Racing through the streets closer to home, with most events schedules in the United States.

• National Hot Rod Association (NHRA): Make sure to pack your ear plugs.

• FIM Motocross

• World Rally Championship (WRC)

• Motor Sports Etc: Pure motorhead heaven and perhaps the most all-encompassing and most up-to-date third-party Web site on auto sports. Schedules for all racing events are listed.