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FORMULA 1

COMPARISON
NASCAR
GENERAL INFORMATIONS
Formula 1 NASCAR
• Started in the 1950s • Started in the 1940s
• Originated in Europe • Originated in the US
• Evolved significantly over the • Evolved significantly over the
years years
• Most prestigious motor racing • National Association for Stock
competition Car Auto Racing
• World’s best teams & drivers • Stock car racing
compete in Grand Prix • Mostly popular in the US
• Mostly popular in Europe • NASCAR cup series, Xfinity
Series, Craftsman Truck Service
CARS
Formula 1 NASCAR
• Open wheel, lightweight & • Stock cars
aerodynamic • Heavier & more of a box shape
• Focus on speed in corners • Focus on straight line speed
• Top speed: 220mph (354kmh) • Top speed: 200mph (322kmh)
• Car built by team • Car built by team
• Costs 12 and 15 million dollars • Costs 200.000 – 600.000 dollars
RACE TRACKS
Formula 1 NASCAR
• Road courses, street circuits, • Oval tracks
purpose-built tracks • Location: primarily USA
• Many corners • 3 different types of tracks
• Location: Europe, Asia, USA, • Short tracks, intermediate
South America tracks, and superspeedways
RACING FORMAT
Formula 1 NASCAR
• Longer races (~2h) • Shorter races
• Multiple laps around the track • Split in 3-4 segments
• Top 10 finishers receive points Pitstops between each of them
• 24 races per season (2023) • Points awarded based on
• 10 teams – 20 drivers position and number of laps
they lead during the race
• 36 races per season (2023)
• 40 drivers who compete in the
Cup Series
FANBASE & BACKGROUND
Formula 1 NASCAR
• Has a global following, with the • Has its roots in the United
majority of fans located in States, with the majority of fans
Europe located in the southern and
• Attracts fans with its upscale midwestern regions
image and glamourous • Has a larger and more
locations dedicated fan base in the
• Attracts a significant number of United States, with millions of
corporate sponsors and high- fans attending races each year
end advertisers and a large number of fans
• Has a larger international following the sport through
audience, with hundreds of television and social media.
millions of fans tuning in to
watch races each year
CONCLUSION

In conclusion, both Formula 1 and NASCAR are popular motorsports with their own
unique fan bases and strengths. Formula 1 is known for its global reach, upscale
image, and glamourous locations, while NASCAR has a more working-class image,
strong tradition of fan involvement, and a larger and more dedicated fan base in the
United States. Both sports have a rich history and tradition, and both have a large
following of passionate fans. Ultimately, the choice between Formula 1 and NASCAR
comes down to personal preference, with each sport offering its own unique
experiences and attractions for fans.

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