Does NASCAR racing require skill?

Does NASCAR racing require skill?

Not all drivers are great athletes, but driving a racecar does take athletic skill. An ESPN “Sports Sciences” story in 2012 showed what Denny Hamlin goes through in a race. To handle that, NASCAR drivers must be conditioned. It certainly helps if they are in athletic shape.

Does F1 require skill?

The skills any racing driver need include car control, situational awareness, race craft, engineering competence, patience, balance, discipline, and marketing. Taking just a couple, in order to go fast a driver has to get as close to the theoretical limit of adhesion in a corner–physics dictate what that limit is.

Is F1 more exciting than NASCAR?

Just because NASCAR drivers race on an oval track and don’t turn right doesn’t mean that it’s not as exciting as F1. The exciting part about F1 is that you get to see how fast the drivers take the corners. Their skills are truly remarkable. The perk of NASCAR is that the cars can stay close to each other.

Should you watch Formula 1 or NASCAR?

The perk of NASCAR is that the cars can stay close to each other. If you like to watch car racing for about three hours, then you’re more likely to favor NASCAR. Some races can even last up to four hours. With Formula 1, a race will last for about an hour and a half.

Should NASCAR GO Global?

NASCAR would become even bigger if it went global. There are several rules and regulations that are different in F1 and NASCAR, apart from the visual differences. One of the differences is that drivers in F1 receive 25 points for winning the race, whereas NASCAR drivers receive 40 points for a win.

Why do F1 teams need two formula cars?

Sure, F1 teams need two Formula cars, but the gap between the costs of the two types of vehicles is vast. Since NASCAR vehicles are quite heavy, they need a big engine. So, they boast a 5.86-liter V8 engine, according to Montreal Grand Prix.