I don't really care for stock car racing of any sort, but I'm curious as to what stock car fans think of these open wheel racers coming to their series, the latest being Franchitti, and former F1 racer Scott speed. D'you welcome the competition (once they learn the car), or are you put off? No disrespect, I'm just interested in what you guys think.
2007-10-03 10:35:25 · 18 answers · asked by kenny_scarface 4 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing ➔ NASCAR
I ascertain that the current influx of open wheel drivers into the NASCAR series is a direct reflection of dwindling support for other racing series while dramatically increased support for the NASCAR series has resulted in a more prosperous environment for the manifestation of abundant talent trapped in the cesspool of monotonous spectacles of motor sports racing.
Any questions?
2007-10-03 11:29:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Doesn't matter to me. The one thing I have always admired about Nascar is that it was open to anyone who could bring a car to the track and qualify. If a guy can qualify then he is good enough to race.
Is this the best track for your first Cup race, probably not. Part of being a driver is staying out of trouble. The chances of a rookie taking out Gordon or Steward is the same as any other driver. The veterans will have to be a bit more aware of where the rookie is. At the end of the day all 43 guys on the track were a rookie at some point.
2007-10-04 02:38:58 · answer #2 · answered by cdn24fan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that there are to many American drivers that deserve to race before other racers from different series try and race in NASCAR. To many good drivers get sent home every week and its only going to get worse. I think that this is not the best place for Franchitti to be starting out, as it is Talladega, and their are high speeds, a big track, the drafting, and the COT. Not a good combination for a rookie, and I have a feeling he will take out alot of Chase drivers when starting the big one, as thats what I think is going to happen. He starts the big one, not because he doesnt have talent, but because he is inexperienced with this track and car, and the handling, not to mention the setups, and other drivers, and that he should have waited until like Atlanta or something. This race is huge for the championship contenders and they dont need to be taken out by a rookie, but I am all for him coming to NASCAR. Maybe he can take Juan Pablo Montoya's place and send him back to F1, or where ever he came from.
2007-10-03 17:04:45 · answer #3 · answered by coolliz2444 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have no problem with anyone coming to NASCAR but I really believe that all drivers should have to spend at least one year in the BUSCH series in order to truly learn the tracks and the cars before being allowed to race in the premier series. It was a mistake to move Gilliland into the 38 car so soon and to bring Montoya straight over into the series, they need to know more about the cars, the way they drive and the tracks. Most of the cup drivers moved up through the ranks competing in other series and then on to BUSCH and from there to the cup series.
2007-10-03 16:00:51 · answer #4 · answered by E.Sadlerfan 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is awful. I wish they would stay away from stock car racing. The same bunch of jokers who criticzed NASCAR, mocked the drivers and the fans are now the jokers coming because they have no where else to go. Lets face it, we arnt getting these open wheel guys in their prime. Its not the same Jacque Villeueve who fought with michael schumacher for the championship, this isnt the same JPM who won the indy 500, and won the cart title. Dario will fall flat on his face. He is just looking for a big payday. Its ashame cause i use to respect him but now i have no use for him. Patrick Carptenier is a joke...i mean come on...he can drive road courses...which is great since CUP races 2 road races a year. This whole open wheel invasion if you will makes me sick and its taking away from alot of the young american talent who will be overlooked for a bunch of washed up money hungry also rans.
2007-10-04 03:48:20 · answer #5 · answered by 24fan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm involved in attempting new issues, yet numerous the time it never works out. Dario Franchitti is a sturdy occasion. it appears like in recent times as quickly as a driving force thinks he's any solid, he lands up in Nascar. It additionally seems to be the final place some drivers land up as quickly as they have been kicked or pushed out of each and everything else, like Juan Montoya or Scott velocity. Nascar has substitute right into a dumping floor for washed up race drivers. solid ingredient is many can't decrease it and don't final long. i think of Travis Pastrana may well be a heckuva driving force. He seems to be superb at each and everything he does.
2016-11-07 04:15:19 · answer #6 · answered by tameka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the comments from some of the others. Anyone new coming in needs to spend time coming up through the ranks of the Busch series first. They shouldn't be tossed in cold turkey into the Cup racing. The chance of a wreck increases and puts everyone else at high risk for accidents and injury.
2007-10-03 22:19:21 · answer #7 · answered by Jayme M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have nothing against them coming over as long as they learn to drive these cars and earn respect from the current Nascar drivers.. They can also bring new fans as well and that means more people in the stands, and the people spend money as well, and Nascar loves money...
2007-10-03 12:16:28 · answer #8 · answered by Go Team Penske 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to say it but I guess this goes to show that open wheel racers know that Nascar is the better more popular sport . I look forward to Dario coming to Nascar.
2007-10-03 14:07:26 · answer #9 · answered by NasCarl #99 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think it's great. It must take big cojones to leave a series where you're one of the top drivers and move to one where you're likely to struggle for a while.
In their day, Mario Andretti, A.J. Foyt, and Dan Gurney all tried stock-car racing, with mixed results. I admire a driver who can excel in different kinds of cars.
2007-10-03 12:29:46 · answer #10 · answered by napoleon_in_rags 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋