NASCAR guys knows how to drive F1

[Archimedes]

No, I have no idea. but they are all in the same boat.

I was impressed with how Stewart didn't bother with warn up laps and got up to speed straight off.

There is really no such thing as a warm up lap in an F1 car. In order to keep heat in the tires, they need to get up to speed immediately out of the pits or they lose grip right off. There was an interesting TopGear episode where one of the guys tried to drive an F1 car and he kept spinning it in the first turn because he wasn't driving hard enough from the pits to T1.

Stewart looked good, but remember, he raced open wheel before AND he had time in the car the day before they shot that show. They spend the prior day getting schooled on the other car.

I was even more impressed that Hamilton's time in the NASCAR car was so much better than Stewart's.

 

[Johndicezx9]

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Welcome to the 1980's, NASCAR!

As for NASCAR drivers and their abilities, I remember Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson- with Colin Edwards- leaving a pretty good impression on world class drivers at the International Race of Champions a few years back when they won the "Nations Cup".

 

[JesasaurusRex]

it's called a stock car for gods sakes

 

[auntiebling]

Welcome to the 1980's, NASCAR!

As for NASCAR drivers and their abilities, I remember Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson- with Colin Edwards- leaving a pretty good impression on world class drivers at the International Race of Champions a few years back when they won the "Nations Cup".

they should start in the 70s with 500ci engines that only make 200hp because of all the smog controls. that would be rad

 

[sliverstorm]

Calm down. I'm sure Stewart is a hell of a driver but the emphasis on his 8 second advantage over Hamilton's wet time is just a tad overblown.

Here is what I think, putting a lap time on a wet track with a car that is the best at taking corners versus a car with it's best characteristic going straight, which do you think will suffer more? Which can gain more time on a dry track? Both cars can go fast in a straight line, however, only one car can go faster, corner faster and brake harder.

I don't think anyone is saying "OMG Stewart's time was better than Hamilton's, obviously he's leagues better than Hamilton!!!1!!one".

Yes, we all understand it was dry lap vs wet lap. That doesn't change that Stewart's time was remarkable. You think you could do the same? Or even get within 20 minutes of his time?

 

[planegray]

I don't think so, they seem to pumping it up because next year (?) the Australian series will be racing in Texas.

When I watch the NASCAR history stuff and they show the old races (70's, 80's, early 90's), where the cars actually were the cars they represented, I think of what could have been, especially for improving American cars.

I had a slight interest the early 80's when Ford started racing the new Thunderbird with Bill Elliott as that was a car brought to market for one reason, to race, and it showed. I don't see that with the Fusion, or the Camry, and I'm not a big fan of the cookie-cutter cars they use now.

+6

 

[CalLax]

Calm down. I'm sure Stewart is a hell of a driver but the emphasis on his 8 second advantage over Hamilton's wet time is just a tad overblown.

Here is what I think, putting a lap time on a wet track with a car that is the best at taking corners versus a car with it's best characteristic going straight, which do you think will suffer more? Which can gain more time on a dry track? Both cars can go fast in a straight line, however, only one car can go faster, corner faster and brake harder.

Edit: one more variable for you. Who drove last? Meaning, who had the benefit of a drier track? Just super saiyin.

Im not saying that Stewart or any other NASCAR driver is a better driver than they guys in F1. What I am saying is that I find it odd that so many people who consider themselves connoisseurs of motorsport and/or fans of motorsport don't have the ability to acknowledge that the guys who are sliding those big old carbed boxes around a track at 180+ might actually be able to drive a car pretty damn well.

It's not fun to watch, it's never gonna be that sexy, but those mothertruckers can drive really effin' well.

Im out of here...

 

[Blankpage]

There is really no such thing as a warm up lap in an F1 car. In order to keep heat in the tires, they need to get up to speed immediately out of the pits or they lose grip right off. There was an interesting TopGear episode where one of the guys tried to drive an F1 car and he kept spinning it in the first turn because he wasn't driving hard enough from the pits to T1.

Stewart looked good, but remember, he raced open wheel before AND he had time in the car the day before they shot that show. They spend the prior day getting schooled on the other car.

I was even more impressed that Hamilton's time in the NASCAR car was so much better than Stewart's.

They run a parade (warm up) lap in F1 at the start of every race and at times follow the pace car for several laps.

I had underestimated Stewart as did Hamilton it seemed. Even with laps the day before he was impressive by any measure.

Much respect for the skill level of NASCAR drivers. But they must feel out of place in an F1 car that doesn't come equipped with a cup holder for their spittoon

 

[sliverstorm]

Much respect for the skill level of NASCAR drivers. But they must feel out of place in an F1 car that doesn't come equipped with a cup holder for their spittoon

I wonder if either of them liked the other guy's car better, and didn't want to go back...?

 

[Johndicezx9]

I wonder if either of them liked the other guy's car better, and didn't want to go back...?

Hamilton seemed genuinely impressed with Stewart's car, especially the motor, and I don't think he expected it to handle as well as it did.

Having said that, I wouldn't expect him (Hamilton) to be bangin' fenders at Talledega anytime soon, he's still got some legs in that F1 career of his.

 

[MC BumSlap]

Hamilton seemed genuinely impressed with Stewart's car, especially the motor, and I don't think he expected it to handle as well as it did.

Having said that, I wouldn't expect him (Hamilton) to be bangin' fenders at Talledega anytime soon, he's still got some legs in that F1 career of his.

He makes more money and races less in F1.

 

[Johndicezx9]

He makes more money and races less in F1.

... yeah, but can he eat a Big Mac?