Some Differences between the two types of racing

NASCAR and Formula 1

• Circuit Design

• Car Design

• Rules and Regulations

NASCAR and Formula 1: Differences

Circuit Design

NASCAR OVAL Circuits

©Foxsports.com, 2012

©Foxsports.com, 2012

23 out of 27 circuits

NASCAR Road Circuits

©Foxsports.com, 2012

4 out of 27 circuits

©Trackpeida.com, 2012

Formula 1 Permanent Circuits

16 out of 20 circuits

©Formula1.com, 2012

©Formula1.com, 2012

Formula 1 Street Circuits

©Formula1.com, 2012

©Formula1.com, 2012

4 out of 20 circuits

Only Common Circuit

©Formula1.com, 2012

©Trackpeida.com, 2012

Car Design

NASCAR Stock

2009 © Free-Computer-Wallpapers.com, 2012

2012 © TheGazette.com, 2012

Formula 1 Designed2009 2012

©Formula1.com, 2012

Rules and Regulations

NASCAROfficial Rules and Regulations are not posted for

the Public

Lack of Publication causes confusion on Official Rulings

Formula 1Official Rules and Regulations are available to the

Public (FIA, 2012)

Publication increases understanding of Official Rulings

Official Rules and Regulations

NASCAR

Miles Raced / Circuit length(Rules and Regulations not disclosed to the public)

Formula 1

Approximately 190 miles (305 km) / Circuit Length (FIA, 2012)

Number of Laps

NASCAR Pit Stop Rules: Allowed Crew

1 – Jackman1 – Rear Tire Carrier1 – Rear Tire Changer1 – Front Tire Carrier1 – Front Tire Changer

1 – Catch Can Man1 – Gas Man1 – NASCAR Official• Support Crew• Extra Man

© ESPN, 2012

Formula 1 Pit Stop Rules: Allowed Crew

2 – Jackmen (Front and Rear)4 – Wheel Nut Men4 – Tire Men to remove old tires4 – Tire Men to fit new tires

1 – Starter Carrier1 – Lollypop Man

©Formula1.com, 2012

• ESPN. (2012, May 26). ESPN NASCAR: Anatomy of a Pit Stop. Retrieved from ESPN: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/icons/news/story?page=nascar101/pitstop

• FIA. (2012, May 26). Formula One World Championship. Retrieved from Federation Internationale de I'Automobile: http://www.fia.com/en-GB/sport/regulations/Pages/FIAFormulaOneWorldChampionship.aspx

• Foxsports.com. (2012, May 26). NASCAR: Tracks. Retrieved from Foxsports.com: http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/tracks

• Formula1.com. (2012, May 25). FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DU CANADA 2012. Retrieved from Formula1.com: http://www.formula1.com/races/in_detail/canada_870

• Free-Computer-Wallpapers.com. (2012, May 26). Free Computer Wallpapers.com. Retrieved from Free Computer Wallpapers.com: http://www.free-computer-wallpapers.com/pictures/Car_wallpaper/Nascar_pepsi_400

• TheGazette.com. (2012, May 26). NASCAR Daytona 500 Auto Racing. Retrieved from TheGazette.com: http://thegazette.com/2012/02/28/landon-cassill-finishes-22nd-at-daytona-500/nascar-daytona-500-auto-racing-2/

• Trackpedia.com. (2012, May 26). Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Retrieved from Trackpedia.com: http://www.trackpedia.com/wiki/Circuit_Gilles_Villeneuve

References