Some Differences between the two types of racing
Circuit Design Car Design Rules and Regulations NASCAR and Formula 1: Differences
Circuit Design
NASCAR OVAL Circuits ©Foxsports.com, out of 27 circuits
NASCAR Road Circuits ©Foxsports.com, out of 27 circuits ©Trackpeida.com, 2012
Formula 1 Permanent Circuits 16 out of 20 circuits ©Formula1.com, 2012
Formula 1 Street Circuits ©Formula1.com, out of 20 circuits
Only Common Circuit ©Formula1.com, 2012 ©Trackpeida.com, 2012
Car Design
NASCAR Stock 2009 © Free-Computer-Wallpapers.com, © TheGazette.com, 2012
Formula 1 Designed ©Formula1.com, 2012
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 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 – Jackman 1 – Rear Tire Carrier 1 – Rear Tire Changer 1 – Front Tire Carrier 1 – Front Tire Changer 1 – Catch Can Man 1 – Gas Man 1 – NASCAR Official Support Crew Extra Man © ESPN, 2012
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 ©Formula1.com, 2012
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