Let's Discuss Real Motorsport Here

[Ghost Of The Year]

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Hopefully they're having good weather down in Daytona so NASCAR can get qualifying in tonight.

[Kayla]

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FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem hopes a Chinese manufacturer will join F1 as its 12th team. Will it be a good thing for the sport? In my opinion, 10 teams are enough.

[Cod]

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FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem hopes a Chinese manufacturer will join F1 as its 12th team. Will it be a good thing for the sport? In my opinion, 10 teams are enough.

They've already agreed to let Cadillac join the party and people like even numbers. Also, I believe the current agreement allows for up to 13-teams or 26-cars. I'm okay adding more teams, but I really want Monaco off the schedule. One of the worst races in all of motorsport (imo).

[Cod]

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F1 is considered the pinnacle of motorsport because it has the fastest cars, most innovative development/engineering, and where the most money is. However, being the pinnacle doesn't mean the best.

The beauty of motorsport is the different flavors it offers. I think F1 is the pinnacle, IndyCar has the most parity, and Rally is the ultimate motorsport. Others have different views and that's okay, it's what makes racing so great!

[Kayla]

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F1 is considered the pinnacle of motorsport because it has the fastest cars, most innovative development/engineering, and where the most money is. However, being the pinnacle doesn't mean the best.

The beauty of motorsport is the different flavors it offers. I think F1 is the pinnacle, IndyCar has the most parity, and Rally is the ultimate motorsport. Others have different views and that's okay, it's what makes racing so great!

And when you ask a NASCAR fan, which there are plenty of in the US, they will say that NASCAR is the best motorsport series with the most fun. In face they will say "racing is NASCAR". The door-to-door racing, the unpredictability, and the deep-rooted fan culture make it something special.

If you want to get a real sense of what NASCAR and its fans are all about, check out this video from the 2024 NASCAR Championship race. From the electric atmosphere of championship weekend to the way fans make it a lifelong tradition, the video captures what makes NASCAR unique.

At the end of the day, motorsport has something for everyone. Some love F1 for its cutting-edge technology, others enjoy IndyCar for its parity, and for many, NASCAR is the ultimate mix of speed, strategy, and fan passion. It is all about what you enjoy most, and that is what makes racing so great.

[Cod]

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And when you ask a NASCAR fan, which there are plenty of in the US, they will say that NASCAR is the best motorsport series with the most fun. In face they will say "racing is NASCAR". The door-to-door racing, the unpredictability, and the deep-rooted fan culture make it something special.

If you want to get a real sense of what NASCAR and its fans are all about, check out this video from the 2024 NASCAR Championship race. From the electric atmosphere of championship weekend to the way fans make it a lifelong tradition, the video captures what makes NASCAR unique.

At the end of the day, motorsport has something for everyone. Some love F1 for its cutting-edge technology, others enjoy IndyCar for its parity, and for many, NASCAR is the ultimate mix of speed, strategy, and fan passion. It is all about what you enjoy most, and that is what makes racing so great.

I grew up deep in NASCAR country and still watch it to this day. I've slowly lost touch with it because the gimmicks they've added over the years (playoffs, etc.) and frankly, I do not like the direction it is headed. For circle track racing, I've stuck to local dirt tracks over the years because the culture, racing, etc. has evolved in a great way while keeping to their roots.

And FWIW, I think Kyle Larson is the best driver in the world as he's proven he can drive anything to victory lane.

[Kayla]

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Oscar Piastri won the Chinese GP, leading a McLaren 1-2 with Lando Norris. McLaren have started this season in great fashion with two race wins in two races. They are looking very good to win back-to-back Championships.

[Kayla]

Lando Norris gets pole position for the Monaco GP ahead of Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri.

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[Jeffrey99]

Took my wife to her first Indy500 last Sunday (my third time going). Other than the weird weather was good time. Think she wants to start going yearly.Told her she got spoiled this year with it being cool. Next year will probably be 100 degrees.

[Kayla]

Congratulations to Marc Márquez for winning the sprint race at the Italian GP.


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[Kayla]

Lando Norris closed the gap to 15 points in the world drivers' championship after winning the Austrian GP.

[Kayla]

Lando Norris has closed the further to just 8 points in the WDC after winning the dramatic British Grand Prix.

[Kayla]

Oscar Piastri has won the Belgian Grand Prix, extending his WDC lead over McLaren team mate Lando Norris to 16 points.

[Kayla]

Things are really tight between the two McLaren drivers as we head into the Summer break. It looks like WDC will be decided on the final race weekend.

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[Kayla]

Max is magnificent and he is back to his best as he wins back-to-back races for the first time this season.