NASCAR vs. Formula One

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People often ask me questions about the differences between Formula One and NASCAR and in reality comparing the two sports is almost pointless, as aside from the high speeds, there is little similarity. In simple terms though, let’s have a look at the differences and some similarities between the two codes.

Both sports have a long history: NASCAR’s being born from the exploits of bootleggers in the prohibition era, who modified their cars to outrun the police. Eventually, semi-organized racing became increasingly popular particularly after the Second World War. However, the organizers often made more money than the drivers who invested the time, the costs associated with running the vehicle and the risk, leaving the drivers out of pocket.