Compacts, are the front wheel drive, 4, and 6 cylinder cars the younger generation gravitates toward today. All others are rear wheel drive, full size, generally of American builders. Ie., Chevy Dodge, and Ford.
In the UK there are only two types of horse racing: Flat racing - Races with no obstacles National Hunt Racing - Races with either hurdles or steeplechases to jump.
Nascar doesn't involve any direct movement from the participant...only steering. Also there isn't any two teams competing, everyone is competing at the same time. It is also a race not a sport with...