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The Grand Prix races are the most famous international series of racing events held on road courses. The series consists of about 16 races held in Canada, France, Monaco, the United States, and other countries. The races are governed by the FIA representative in each country. In the United States, the representative is the Automobile Competition Committee for the United States (ACCUS). ACCUS, in turn, authorizes the SCCA to organize U.S. Grand Prix events. In Canada, the races are governed by the CASC.
Grand Prix races are held on exceptionally challenging courses. The races range from about 150 to 200 miles (240 to 320 kilometers) long. Cars reach speeds of more than 200 miles (320 kilometers) per hour on straightaways and may go as slow as 30 miles (48 kilometers) per hour around sharp curves. The first driver to finish the required number of laps around the course wins. The top six drivers receive points. The driver who earns the most points in Grand Prix races in a year wings the World Drivers' Championship.
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