Originally posted by flounder
Exactly why I like F1. I assume in NASCAR it comes down to driver since everything else is mostly equal and limited with restrictions. If you want to see who's better at doing circles for hours then more power to you. I personally like to see who can put together a better all around team.
Since F1 is a combination of everything including engine/chasis manufacturers, teams, and drivers it's more interesting to me. If one manufacturer makes a stronger engine than the others, then they deserve that advantage.
This type of competition forces the advancement of technology etc... If you think that's such a bad thing then stick to NASCAR. Just because F1 cars are faster and handle better does not mean they are easier to drive. LOL
I have to disagree w/ you. IMO everything you mentioned aboved in F1 applies to Nascar as well, and any type racing for that matter. Nascar teams are huge wich also include engine/chasis manufacturer, pit crew teams, mechanic teams back at the shop, driver and so on....
Don't forget, in Nascar you have restrictor plates,why? Because technology had gotten these cars too fast so for safety they had to slow them down. Imagine how fast they would have these things at a Superspeedway w/ out the plates. End result of that is now Driver talent does play a bigger role because the cars are more competitive speed wise. (I'm not saying Nascar is harder to drive, who am I to say, I haven't driven either one, just I believe thats how it came to be seen that way)
It's too bad Nascar has gotten the reputation as the "Redneck" sport. Me and my husband are far from being the so called "Redneck" we just enjoy racing in general. F1 is the first racing I watched on T.V. with my dad when I was little. But w/ that we watched the drag races, Nascar, Tractor pulls, and Monster Trucks. And still do
