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Is NASCAR better than Formula 1?
Compared to NASCAR’s muscle cars and trucks, F1 cars are much faster, much more tricky to drive, and far more sophisticated. However, NASCAR has its own unique challenges, the racing is more brutal and crashes are more common, so it takes a great deal of effort to stay racing and avoid crashes.
Do more people watch NASCAR or Formula 1?
The NASCAR race still drew more television viewers than Formula 1 did, however. Over 2 million people watched the rain-delayed race on NBC Sports Network.
Why is NASCAR so popular?
The first reason that NASCAR racing is so popular is that it is easy to follow. As with any race, the NASCAR driver that finishes first wins. It doesn’t get much easier than that. Over 100,000 NASCAR fans show up at the racetrack every week to watch their favorite NASCAR drivers race toward the Sprint Cup.
Is Formula 1 safer than NASCAR?
NASCAR Fatalities Looking at it strictly in terms of the number of deaths per race, NASCAR appears to be the safest by quite a margin. With roughly have as many deaths per race as F1, which has less than half as many deaths per race as IndyCar, there are large differences between the three motorsports.
Who makes more money Formula 1 vs NASCAR?
The short answer is no. Formula 1 drivers, particularly those at the top end, pull in a lot more cash than even the top end NASCAR drivers. Three F1 drivers cracked Forbes’ top 60 highest paid athletes in the world in 2020, but no NASCAR driver made an appearance on the list.
Why do I like NASCAR?
But why is it so popular? People watch NASCAR for many reasons, with the main one being the high level of excitement. The cars reach some of the fastest speeds in motorsport, and that makes every race very intense. The signature oval tracks also mean that every spectator gets great views of the action.
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.
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.
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.