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FORMULA 1 VS NASCAR – WHICH DO YOU PREFER WATCHING?

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

There are many types of racing sports in this world and two of the most famous are Nascar and Formula One. One has a major following in America and the other has a major following in most of the world, however they both have their positives and negatives. Formula One has some of the best drivers in the world competing and they also have some of the best and fastest cars in the world. The likes of Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes and Honda are all a part, or have been a part, of Formula One. Drivers like Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso and Sebastien Vettel are all international superstars who earn tens of millions of dollars to race for their respective teams.

However, there is a lot about Nascar that makes it more fun than Formula One. While Formula One has a lot of tactics involved, such as strategic pitstops, tire types and other complicated details, Nascar is a lot simpler and is just about pure racing. However, one negative aspect to Nascar that many people complain about is that their tracks are too predictable. While Formula One tracks have kerbs, straights and slow corners, Nascar drivers go around an oval for 200 laps for two or three hours. However, each sport is brilliant in its own way and should be celebrated.

THE BIGGEST DESTINATION – THE BEST NASCAR RACES

admin — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

As a Nascar fan, making it to the biggest races of the year live, each year, is a great accomplishment, and is something that all ultimate Nascar fans want to do. So, if you want to find the biggest races, you have to make it to the biggest destinations which Nascar has to offer. One of the biggest, if not the biggest races of the year is the Daytona 500. This kicks off the Nascar season, and is a great indicaiton of which teams, racers, and companies you are going to want to watch out for throughout the entire season. The race really can set the mood for a team, and can give them great confidence in the year ahead.

The other big race in Nascar is the Indianapolis 500. This is the last big race of the season. It can really give your favorite team, and racer, the points they need to take the title for the season, and to be named the top of the leader board, for that year in Nascar racing. So, make sure to plan ahead, and to find the tickets you want to get for these major races during the Nascar season each year.

WHO DO YOU LOVE – YOUR FAVORITE NASCAR DRIVERS

admin — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

One of the all time favorite NASCAR drivers has to be Dale Earnhardt. He has won numerous titles and was the first NASCAR driver inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Earnhardt drew a lot of criticism for not attending all the festivities before the open of the 2001 Daytona 500. However he seemed confidant and ready to turn in a great performance at the event. Sadly Dale Earnhardt died that day, when his car was disabled in turn four, he got out of the car, and was hit by another car. The car that hit Dale Earnhardt was driven by NASCAR driver Ken Schrader. He said he tried to avoid hitting Earnhardt. However Dale Earnhardt, died later that day in a local hospital. His son, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was also racing that day, and witnessed the crash that was the impetus for his father’s death. Many, reforms to NASCAR rules and regulations were enforced, in response to Earnhardt’s tragic death. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is a current huge fan favorite, and is carrying on his father’s NASCAR legacy. Dale Jr. brings a lot of excitement to the sport, he has 412 wins from 1999 -2011. He is sure to continue to thrill.

THE BEST DRIVERS IN NASCAR TODAY

admin — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

NASCAR, the second most watched professional sporting event on television in the United States, close behind football, is the largest sanctioning body of stock car races with three major racing series per year as well as many regional and local events. Current NASCAR standings for the 2011 year listed in the order the driver is ranked, all with 26 starts, scored by total points, wins, Top Five and Top 10 finishes differentiating the top 10 are:

1.Kyle Busch, 2012 points, four wins, 13 Top Five, 16 Top 10

2.Kevin Harvick, 2012 points, four wins, seven Top Five, 13 Top 10

3.Jeff Gordon, 2009 points, three wins, 10 Top Five, 14 Top 10

4.Matt Kenseth, 2006 points, two wins, seven Top Five, 14 Top 10

5.Carl Edwards, 2003 points, one win, twelve Top Five, 17 Top 10

6.Jimmie Johnson, 2003 points, one win, 11 Top Five, 17 Top 10

7.Kurt Busch, 2003 points, one win, seven Top Five, 14 Top 10

8.Ryan Newman, 2003 points, one win, eight Top Five, 13 Top 10

9.Tony Stewart, 2000 points, zero wins, three Top Five, 11 Top 10

10.Dale Earnhart, Jr., 2000 points, zero wins, three Top Five, nine Top 10