Now obviously I can't speak for everyone on here so I'll just have to go with letting you know why I watch the racing series I do...well a short version of why anyway.
Formula 1 - the one series that a lot of people can't get into since "the only overtaking happens in pitlane". I admit, F1 does throw up some rather dull races...but it makes the exciting ones (like last weeks one in Germany) simply brilliant. I don't care what anyone tries telling me, but when there's a race like that, you then know why F1 is the best series on the planet...end of story.
NASCAR - another series that doesn't appeal to everyone as "they just turn left". Again, some races I wish I hadn't bothered taping as watching the grass grow in winter is more exciting, but it is the closeness of the racing that I like. It doesn't really matter where you qualify (unlike in F1) since the cars are that evenly matched and it's the driver/crew combination that makes the difference.
V8 Supercars - well that's a rather easy one to explain; I'm an Aussie. Lately though, the series has suffered a little bit since the cars are evenly matched that it's virtually impossible to pass on the track...unless the weather plays a part which we've had a couple times this year.
IRL - it's kind of like the best of both worlds really; F1 style cars racing on NASCAR tracks. I'll freely admit that my interest will probably only last as long as Scott Dixon races in it since that will be when the coverage of it stops here.
A1GP - a mini F1 series really, these guys tend to produce more exciting racing than F1 since they have that funky little 'power-boost' which gives you eight shots of extra revs to use during the race. Again, like IRL, this series is only popular here in NZ due to the TV coverage showing the racing on free-to-air instead of pay TV. It also helps when Team NZ goes well and we have a race here I guess.
So there we go, five series that I like to see. The main point I think is that no matter what series you watch, there will always be races that put you to sleep. You can argue over which is better (like Dave and ccr are currently doing...which is real interesting as both are passionate about 'their' series yet don't mind the other anyway) but at the end of that day, it all boils down to personal taste.
I will always rate F1 as the best since I hang out for those rare times it produces an absolute pearler of a race like last week. Oh, and also for the sheer speed, acceleration and under braking (which is more impressive actually), those things can go...there's just nothing else like it in my opinion.
up, up and away!
The old CART series (now Champ Car World Series) no longer holds the appeal for me. It was the series responsible for getting me into oval racing so I have to give it a mention on here, but my interest in it died right after a handful of laps of the final race in the 1999 season.
Good article on the other series of racing.. One you missed that I have always liked is the old GTP class ( now called prototype cars) or the Can AM cars ( more like Formula 1 with fenders).
Yep there are more motorsports than just NASCAR fortunately. It is good to have a variety intrest in all sanctions. Thanks to William with his Trifectas every week, it has resparked an interest in the open wheel cars..
That last picture is a good Ad for all the "Open Wheel" series.... "If you can't get around them, Go OVER!!!"
After reading the opinions expressed by you, Dave, and Photo.... I have decided to stop being a Nascar snob... I will now be an avid proponent for EVERY series that employ's the use of the "Grid Girls".
In fact..... I will now dedicate my life, and all of my resources toward bringing them to Nascar!
"I don't know what that means, but I totally want one" Jessica Simpson
Hey Chux: I am with you on that. Would be a nice addition to the pre race festivities. Beats a rock band playing terribly at the sound level of 43 race cars.
Only problem is the puritans objecting to tastefully revealing Natures most perfectly sculptured form of art.
Guys I would have to say that most of the cup drivers have very fine wifes and they are the grid girls for NASCAR. Ive seen them walking in the pits and they know how to give the evil eye to any female thats drooling over there man.
Tez is a rare creature; an Australian who was living in New Zealand before moving to Canada. He's also a Civil Engineer who is hoping to spend his Monday to Friday sitting in front of a computer surfing the inter...uh, working hard for an Engineering Consultant or Contractor when he finds a job. His heart is torn between his two loves; F1 and NASCAR.
Due to his high interest in those, his blogs will likely focus on them with the occasional foray into sports that don't get much (if any) mention on this website. All blogs and/or comments will more than likely have his usual dollop of sarcasm and general Aussie spin on them.
Amazingly, he also managed to score 2 MiB nominations on consecutive days (August 5 & 6, 2007) after announcing he had been keeping track of them...he's considering hiding under his bed as a result.
