tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post2168628211076586575..comments2024-03-25T11:13:33.631+04:00Comments on Abu Dhabi Dispatches: F1 vs NASCARAcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520874010998859566noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-3848865015150975682011-04-06T12:33:17.178+04:002011-04-06T12:33:17.178+04:00have never found the F1 series to be particularly ...have never found the F1 series to be particularly entertaining .Juegos de Ben 10http://www.ben10juegos.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-83884005812078708682010-06-22T23:12:23.138+04:002010-06-22T23:12:23.138+04:00Ask any chemist....just like buying Panadol!Ask any chemist....just like buying Panadol!Acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520874010998859566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-53225099619128292472010-06-22T22:25:28.452+04:002010-06-22T22:25:28.452+04:00is it..where? ;-)is it..where? ;-)Neil Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17868202381966585158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-79156656511499335392010-06-22T22:21:58.148+04:002010-06-22T22:21:58.148+04:00Thanks Dominico!
By the way.....its OTC here.Thanks Dominico!<br />By the way.....its OTC here.Acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520874010998859566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-87673913059619965132009-11-07T03:12:16.419+04:002009-11-07T03:12:16.419+04:00Anne, as I read your comment, I am watching a docu...Anne, as I read your comment, I am watching a documentary of Juan Montoya on Nat Geo Adventure TV. How strange is that?????<br /><br />I appreciate F1 for what it is, the epitome of racing technology and sophistication.<br /><br />But for pure spectator enjoyment, NASCAR has the edge IMHO. I also like the fact that stock car racing developed from the hillbillies running moonshine in their souped-up cars back in the day. A true "grass roots" and uniquely American history.<br /><br />Granted it is a big business today, but an interesting background nonetheless that appeals to many race fans.Acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520874010998859566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-951575811239264872009-11-05T23:28:13.333+04:002009-11-05T23:28:13.333+04:00A very interesting post. I watched it on TV here i...A very interesting post. I watched it on TV here in the UK, and yes it was quite boring, and flat. I watch as I work for Williams F1 Conference centre, and my husband also works for Formula 1, yes he was there, I watch to see how are team is doing, unfortuately not that well, but next season should be different, we hope, with the new drivers. I also love Nascar, and that is where one of our drivers went, Juan Pablo |Montoya...!!Anne in Oxfordshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14479380647784781207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-87194337562982351742009-11-03T16:04:14.767+04:002009-11-03T16:04:14.767+04:00Neil, I understand and respect your point of view,...Neil, I understand and respect your point of view, much as I will always prefer American NFL football over soccer...err English football, LOL!<br /><br />On your point #1<br />I realize the championship was over and the teams were being conservative. If this was the deciding race, there would have been more aggressiveness. The last lap was getting interesting though.<br /><br />#2 I agree on the unneeded tight chicane.<br />It choked the pace.<br /><br />#3 I concur<br /><br />F1 and NASCAR are indeed different types of racing, apples and oranges and no direct comparison can be made. F1 is more finesse and NASCAR is more brute force. I appreciate the best in each.<br /><br />I consider F1 automotive technology to be the best in the world. But I think the tracks could be rethought and races made longer. 55 laps was too short for the feature race.<br /><br />It was also disappointing that Ham had to retire so early.<br /><br />Those damn Porsches had me on the edge of my seat! WOW!!!Acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520874010998859566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-12110142422186969272009-11-03T15:03:40.891+04:002009-11-03T15:03:40.891+04:00As you would expect from an Englishman I am always...As you would expect from an Englishman I am always going to fall on the F1 side. However, you are right, the Porsche racing was excellent and I really enjoyed it more than the F1 - this weekend. Some things that made it less interesting this time around:-<br /><br />1. The championship (driver and constructor) was over, nothing much to fight for.<br /><br />2. The circuit actually has limited overtaking opportunities for F1 (they could make at least one more by removing the ridiculous chicane by the north stabd)<br /><br />3. Lack of familiarity with the circuit (although should have this sussed by the race)<br /><br /><br />For raw racing, maybe Nascar is better, but I still like the more tactical/technical nature of F1. <br /><br />.... I'd love a few laps in one of those Prosches though!Neil Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17868202381966585158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-3669874413314327192009-11-03T08:38:01.394+04:002009-11-03T08:38:01.394+04:00Like I said, the Porsche Supercup was the most ex...Like I said, the Porsche Supercup was the most exciting race I saw at Yas Island this past weekend. If the Australian V8 Supercars are anything like that then I look forward to seeing that. too.<br /><br />I think F1 has unfortunately become a social/celebrity event that puts the actual race in a secondary position. <br /><br />F1 tracks should be designed to allow more overtaking. That is what racing is all about.Acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520874010998859566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3664845922494451246.post-57570989259480570852009-11-03T08:17:48.940+04:002009-11-03T08:17:48.940+04:00I agree totally. I have never found the F1 series...I agree totally. I have never found the F1 series to be particularly entertaining and the lack of overtaking seems to culminate in one car leading most of the way or forfeited when he blows his motor up. <br /><br />The limited amount of Nascar I have seen looks like true "racing" with plenty of action to keep spectators enthralled. I believe if you like Nascar you would also find interest in the Australian V8 Supercars which are also much more popular downunder than F1.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03473866776176076777noreply@blogger.com