Nascar Racing is a form of racing where people tend to have very strong opinions. People love it or hate it. What is the truth about Nascar racing? Is it a drivers’ race, in the strictest sense, or is it just some cars going around laps?

Many people have the misconception that Nascar drivers are very inexperienced, as the course is simply a very large oval. While it is true that there are no tricky twists and turns, this makes a Nascar race very difficult to win. Because the course itself is so simple and the cars are so evenly matched, Nascar requires every lap to be nearly perfect to claim a win. Every minor mistake or subtle mistake can drop a car several places back on the grid.

So while this form of racing may seem “easy” or “simple”, the emphasis is really on getting closer to perfection in a race. The configuration of the cars is another factor that emphasizes the perfection of the entire racing team. The restrictions on the cars in Nascar are very detailed and are designed to ensure that all the cars are almost perfectly matched. When it comes to race day, you can be sure that almost every car on the track is within a fraction of a percent in terms of its performance capabilities.

The engine outputs are nearly identical, the tires are nearly identical, and the weights of the cars are nearly identical. Despite the fact that a car can be labeled Dodge and a car can be labeled Ford, the similarities under the skin are many. This means that the skill of the drivers and the execution of the pit crew are the most important deciding factor in these races. A team of mechanics must be able to service a car in a matter of moments, or precious time can be lost with the car standing still. A simple mistake during tire change or refueling can cause you to miss the entire race.

For this reason, pit crews constantly rehearse to ensure their moves are fast, consistent, and effective. They are timed with stopwatches and compete in much the same way as a track team trying to shave valuable milliseconds off their times. After all, every fraction of a second a car spends at 0 mph is time the competition accelerates to over 160 mph. To really appreciate Nascar racing, it’s important to understand what’s going on below the surface. If you take the time to look closely, you may find that Nascar requires more discipline and skill than you think.