Stock car racing in Zartania is a relatively new sport, particularly when compared to other, more established sports such as soccer (football), tennis, and jousting. While amateur racing has been an on-going phenomenon for several decades, beginning at almost the same time as the invention of the first automobile, professional racing did not begin until the year 1363. On January 12, 1363, the Royal Zartanian Stock Car Racing Association, or RZOEAZ, was created by Royal Charter issued by His Royal Majesty, King Bruno II. Soon thereafter, George Lesko was appointed as the first director of the RZOEAZ, based in the city of Kasrall in Corynthea. The RZOEAZ's purpose is to promote the sport of stock car racing, and to act as the primary authority for stock car racing. The RZOEAZ is the fir