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>>412522 NASCAR is a different type of challenge, although I fully admit that the difficulty level (driving-wise) of NASCAR has plummeted in recent years as more and more technology has crept into "stock cars." Yes, minus two races a year, it's nothing but left turns. But, Americans like to be able to see all of the action, and road and street courses just don't offer that for spectators at most venues. While oval tracks don't make each pass as meaningful as they are in F1, we would mostly rather have that than what most see here as the usual F1 "parade." I like both (plus IndyCar and NHRA) and appreciate each for what they are.
>>412533 I sort of agree. In years past, there was real drama over whether a car in either Indy-style or NASCAR could hold up to 500 miles. These days, engine failure is so rare that such a long distance means absolutely nothing. In NASCAR, I think it is a major factor that is driving away both old and casual fans as there is now far too much "ride around" time. Both in the interest of being more TV and fan friendly as well as to cut costs (both for our current economic crap-out and the overall health of the sport even in good times), it would behoove NASCAR to shorten many of its 500 milers down to 400 and its 400s down to 300. The overall shorter races in IndyCar really convey a sense of urgency...NASCAR should look at that before they bore themselves back into being a third or fourth-tier sport.
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