What is Your Favorite Form of Motorsport as a Spectator?

"Tim (Fractal Footwork)" (fractalfootwork)
02/23/2014 at 20:09 • Filed to: Poll, OppositeLock

Let me know if I've left any out.

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DISCUSSION (17)

Bad Idea Hat > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/23/2014 at 20:22

I'm a sick, sad individual who watches old races like they're something new.

Tareim - V8 powered > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/23/2014 at 20:29

you forgot Rallycross

XJDano > Bad Idea Hat
02/23/2014 at 20:30

if I haven't seen it, its new to me.

I watched an '82 brands hatch F1 race on youtube, a good time was had. I actually didn't get to finish it, for one reason or another, but I'll re watch it. I think Niki Lada was ahead by like 40 seconds or something.

TheRallyStache > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/23/2014 at 20:30

Rally, hands down. Second would be F1, then after that it starts to blur a bit, with the exception of NASCAR, which is solidly in last.

XJDano > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/23/2014 at 20:32

I'll put on here what I put for the /Drive youtube NASCAR video

I'm a fan of speed. NASCAR, F1, V8 Supercars, Rally, NHRA, ect. I don't have a favorite driver except that guy in second, or battling for position, trying to make a pass or defending position. I have been to a couple lower level truck races, and one NASCAR race. There is a lot going on if you are just there to watch. I love the loud engine noise, the rumble you can feel.

Gifthorse > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/23/2014 at 20:44

Kinja'd!!!

I love the all racing but the best racing is in V8 supercars, bummed everything's changing in the next couple years but great racing.

thedevilinside > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/23/2014 at 21:04

I prefer working at races, but favorite to watch is endurance racing in general. ALMS and WEC. Unsure on Tudor right now.

GhostZ > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/23/2014 at 21:14

Kinja'd!!!

Only if I get to watch the race from on-board.

The Compromiser > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/23/2014 at 22:00

But I don't like NHRA racing. I like IHRA....

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > The Compromiser
02/23/2014 at 22:02

Can you tell me what the difference is? I honestly have no idea.

The Compromiser > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/23/2014 at 22:14

Different rules. Apparently there are at least 2 ways to get down a 1/4 mile?

f86sabre > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/23/2014 at 22:28

Endurance racing. Petit Le Mans is my favorite race to go to. Right length, great crowd, spectator friendly track and amazing cars. The fact it is 40 minutes from home doesn't hurt. My wife and I went to Le Mans last year and it was amazing. From there F-1, Indycar, WRC, air racing, NHRA and unlimited hydroplanes.

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > f86sabre
02/23/2014 at 22:29

I wish i lived even remotely close to an actual racetrack

f86sabre > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/23/2014 at 22:33

Atlanta is a good place to be. Road America, Barber, Atlanta Motorspeedway and Talladega all within a couple of hours. Sebring is 7 hours from here and Daytona 6.

shop-teacher > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/23/2014 at 23:25

Winged Sprint cars (World of Outlaws) are the most fun I've ever seen in person. 800-900 horsepower, 1200 lbs, 96" wheelbase, direct drive. They slide through the corners so fast, you'd swear the tires were going to rip right off the rim.

AntMic > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/24/2014 at 01:04

If you enjoy waking up before dawn, driving to the middle of nowhere, standing in the middle of nowhere, in the cold/heat/rain/bugs for a few hours waiting to hear anti-lag then seeing a car go flying sideways past you followed by a cloud of dust then wait 2-3 minutes for the next car than it has to be rally.

I can't wait for STPR.

quarterlifecrisis > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
02/24/2014 at 08:38

Voted IndyCar, but ALMS/Grand-Am/TUSC (haven't been to a TUSC event yet, but that changes in a couple weeks with Sebring) all rank pretty close together as far as being a competitor at the events. I get garage access for the month of May at Indy, and the level of fan access is super. But that applies for each and every sports car race too.

My odd obsession is having drivers autograph prints of photos I've shot of them racing, so the access really is great.