Some Differences between
the two types of racing
NASCAR and Formula 1: Differences
• Circuit Design
• Car Design
• Rules and Regulations
Circuit Design
NASCAR OVAL Circuits
23 out of 27 circuits
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NASCAR Road Circuits
4 out of 27 circuits
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Formula 1 Permanent Circuits
16 out of 20 circuits
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Formula 1 Street Circuits
4 out of 20 circuits
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Only Common Circuit
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Car Design
NASCAR Stock
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2009
Formula 1 Designed
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Rules and Regulations
Official Rules and Regulations
NASCAR
Official Rules and Regulations are not posted for the Public
Lack of Publication causes confusion on Official Rulings
Formula 1
Official Rules and Regulations are available to the Public
(FIA, 2012)
Publication increases understanding of Official Rulings
Number of Laps
NASCAR
Miles Raced / Circuit length(Rules and
Regulations not disclosed to the public)
Formula 1
Approximately 190 miles (305 km) / Circuit
Length (FIA, 2012)
NASCAR Pit Stop Rules: Allowed Crew
1 – Jackman
1 – Rear Tire Carrier
1 – Rear Tire Changer
1 – Front Tire Carrier
1 – Front Tire Changer
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1 – Catch Can Man
1 – Gas Man
1 – NASCAR Official
• Support Crew
• Extra Man
Formula 1 Pit Stop Rules: Allowed Crew
2 – Jackmen (Front and Rear)
4 – Wheel Nut Men
4 – Tire Men to remove old tires
4 – Tire Men to fit new tires
1 – Starter Carrier
1 – Lollypop Man
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References
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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
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FIA. (2012, May 26). Formula One World Championship. Retrieved from Federation
Internationale de I'Automobile: http://www.fia.com/enGB/sport/regulations/Pages/FIAFormulaOneWorldChampionship.aspx
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Foxsports.com. (2012, May 26). NASCAR: Tracks. Retrieved from Foxsports.com:
http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/tracks
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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
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Free-Computer-Wallpapers.com. (2012, May 26). Free Computer Wallpapers.com. Retrieved
from Free Computer Wallpapers.com: http://www.free-computerwallpapers.com/pictures/Car_wallpaper/Nascar_pepsi_400
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TheGazette.com. (2012, May 26). NASCAR Daytona 500 Auto Racing. Retrieved
from TheGazette.com: http://thegazette.com/2012/02/28/landon-cassill-finishes22nd-at-daytona-500/nascar-daytona-500-auto-racing-2/
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Trackpedia.com. (2012, May 26). Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Retrieved from
Trackpedia.com: http://www.trackpedia.com/wiki/Circuit_Gilles_Villeneuve