It depends on the series. An F1 Grand Prix runs about 305 km and usually lasts an hour and a half; a NASCAR Cup race covers 400 to 600 miles and takes three to four hours; a MotoGP race is over in about 45 minutes. Endurance races run 6 to 24 hours and a rally spreads over three or four days.
| Series / race | Distance | Typical duration | Time limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formula 1 Grand Prix | 305 km | 1 h 30 – 1 h 45 | 2 h / 3 h |
| F1 Monaco Grand Prix | 260 km | 1 h 40 – 2 h | 2 h / 3 h |
| F1 Sprint | 100 km | 25 – 35 min | 1 h |
| NASCAR Cup Series race | 400 – 500 mi (640 – 800 km) | 3 h – 3 h 30 | — |
| Daytona 500 | 500 mi (805 km) | 3 h – 3 h 30 | — |
| Coca-Cola 600 | 600 mi (966 km) | 4 h – 4 h 30 | — |
| MotoGP Grand Prix | 100 – 120 km | 40 – 45 min | — |
| MotoGP Sprint | 50 – 60 km | 20 – 22 min | — |
| IndyCar road/street race | ≈ 300 km | 1 h 45 – 2 h | 2 h |
| Indianapolis 500 | 500 mi (805 km) | 2 h 45 – 3 h 15 | — |
| Formula E E-Prix | ≈ 90 km | ≈ 45 min | — |
| WEC endurance race | 6 h / 8 h / 10 h | 6 h – 10 h | — |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans | ≈ 5.000 km | 24 h | 24 h |
| WRC rally | 300 – 350 km (SS) | 3 – 4 d | — |
| Formula 2 Feature race | ≈ 170 km | 45 – 55 min | 1 h |
| Formula 2 Sprint race | ≈ 120 km | 30 – 40 min | 45 min |
| Formula 3 Feature race | ≈ 130 km | 35 – 45 min | 45 min |
| Moto2 Grand Prix | 90 – 110 km | 35 – 40 min | — |
| Moto3 Grand Prix | 80 – 100 km | 35 – 40 min | — |
| WorldSBK race | 95 – 110 km | 33 – 38 min | — |
| WorldSBK Superpole Race | 10 vueltas | 15 – 18 min | — |
| NASCAR O’Reilly race | 250 – 300 mi (400 – 480 km) | 2 h – 2 h 30 | — |
| NASCAR Truck race | 150 – 250 mi (240 – 400 km) | 1 h 30 – 2 h | — |
| DTM race | ≈ 55 min + 1 vuelta | ≈ 1 h | 55 min |
| BTCC race | ≈ 55 km | 25 – 30 min | — |
| GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup | 1 h | 1 h | 1 h |
| GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup | 3 h / 6 h / 24 h | 3 h – 24 h | — |
| European Le Mans Series race | 4 h | 4 h | 4 h |
| F1 Academy race | ≈ 90 km | 25 – 30 min | 30 min |
| Porsche Supercup race | ≈ 60 km | 25 – 30 min | — |
| Stock Car Pro Series race | ≈ 130 km | 50 – 60 min | — |
| Super Formula race | ≈ 170 km | 55 – 65 min | — |
| TCR World Tour race | ≈ 60 km | 25 – 30 min | — |
| IMSA WeatherTech race | 1 h 40 – 12 h | 1 h 40 – 12 h | — |
| Dakar Rally | 4.000 – 5.000 km (especiales) | 2 semanas | — |
Source: FIA / NASCAR / FIM sporting regulations · Updated: 2026-09-04