[Shotimes] Re: NASCAR numbnuts

[Carl Prochilo]

6 sec pit stops are exciting and watching to see if driver A can
come out in front of driver B is exciting too, but passing on the
track is where it's at.  The impression I get is that drivers are
using pit stops to avoid confrontation on the track because it is so
hard to pass and any small mistake in open wheel cars is usually a
disaster.

Of late, the FIA world feed has done a much better job of showing 
competition by the back markers and the battles between BAR and
Renault and now even Sauber are quite good.  The camera work seems
to get better and better each race.
-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
1992 Ultra Red Crimson

Donald Mallinson said:
> Carl,
>
> When possible (not very often because TV almost never shows
> it) it is fun to watch the back markers in F1.  They are all
> very talented, and most of the action is anywhere but where
> the leaders are, except for the start, probably the most
> exciting 5 seconds anywhere!
>
> Even the pit stops are getting to be boring in F1, and that
> is one place where NASCAR excels.  They put on a great show,
> even in the pits.
>
> Don Mallinson
>
> Carl Prochilo wrote:
>
>> I follow F1 more closely than any other motor sport.  When I read
>> all the posts about what makes for real racing, there were a lot
>> of
>> good points made.  Obviously a very subjective topic.
>>
>> About the Spanish GP, I agree it was disappointing to see what
>> happened to Ruebens, but no matter what anyone says (remember he
>> is
>> given the same equipment as MS), he will always be the Tonto in
>> the
>> pair.  He can drive fast and you have to respect anyone that can
>> handle a car like that, but MS is in a league of his own.
>>
>> Even though the race itself is brief by Nascar standards, drama
>> does
>> not occur during the entire race.  Usually at the start and then
>> with pitstop strategy.  Most people would say that passing on the
>> track is better than passing because pit stops.  One quick fix in
>> F1
>> is to limit the number of stops so that cars have to stay out on
>> the
>> track longer, deal with traffic and have to attempt to pass
>> someone
>> to get ahead.
>>
>> I have also come to appreciate the talents of Takuma Sato, Jensen
>> Button and Jarno Trulli.  Speaking of Jarno, that was one fine
>> start
>> and no matter what MS says, he got his a$$ handed to him.  But the
>> rest is history.  Too bad MS couldn't get close enough to attempt
>> a
>> real pass.
>>
>> Lastly, you only have to watch the behavior of types like Jeff
>> Gordon to see how much he drools at the prospect of driving a
>> competitive F1 car.  Too bad he won't get the chance because of
>> all
>> the american drivers since Mario, I thought he had the best chance
>> to make a lasting impression.
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