F1 Vs Nascar

In nascar the first place finisher is awarded 40 points while in f1 and indycar the top total awarded is 25 and 50 respectively.

F1 vs nascar. Drivers in an f1 grand prix are only awarded half points if they only complete less than 75 of the races distance and are awarded no points if less than two laps were completed. F1 has a reputation for bringing the latest in racing technology to tackle monster road courses but many race fans find the races boring because theres rarely any passing. Nascars car of tomorrow uses a gasoline powered v 8 engine. 1 formula one is a sprint.

Here are five things you need to know about f1 compared with nascar. Each engine is custom built using the newest technology for optimized racing. A nascar is more than twice the weight of a formula 1 car. The abu dhabi race f1s last event had 24 cars covering 190 miles over 55.

Indy and f1 cars are designed with v 6 turbo engines. But each f1 team is required to work closely with the development team to build its own. There is a difference in their average speeds but its not much. 10 legendary drivers still race in nascar f1 must be young drivers.

To start with formula one has just 24. Nascar is known for high speeds that push aerodynamics to the forefront of driving strategy but the series overhead valve engines and four speed transmissions are a relic of a past age. An f1 driver can tune his car on the go. In nascar telemetry is banned and where f1 has laptops nascar has hammers and spanners.

Red bull sponsor of f1 driver sebastian vettel has put together an interesting set of numbers illustrating the differences between the two racing series. F1 cars usually have a chassis similar to the dallara.