F1 Fans React to 8 Things You Didn't Know About NASCAR 

My grandfather used to give drivers rides from the airport to the track in Talladega. One day he picked up Bobby Allison. Bobby said "sir, if you don't mind, can we turn the air conditioning off? I don't want to get too comfortable before I have to get in that race car".

Yes they have a Nascar experience day but you have to pay for it

I live in the heart of NASCAR, around Mooresville and Concord North Carolina. We have the Richard Petty driving experience and I think there are some other ones.

NASCAR does have the “NASCAR Driving Experience” where you can ride or driver older/ previous stock cars at many different NASCAR tracks around the country.

Fun fact, early bootleggers learned that all the cops had to do was shoot the radiator to disable the car. So, they started putting the radiator in the trunk, running the hoses longer, so they could keep going!

If you go to any event, it’s gotta be the Daytona 500. It’s the first race of the year and is the most prestigious event to win. Daytona is where it all started, racing along the white hard sand beach for half the track and the other half going down the road. At Daytona, you can have a tour where they’ll even take you on the track and let you “try” to walk up the banked turn. I’ll tell you right now, you’ll be blown away at how much those turns are banked. You can’t even walk up them they are so steep. Something like 2 or 3 stories straight up from base of track to the wall. Daytona is also one of the few beaches in the country you are actually allowed to still drive in which is awesome. Bring a surf board and try your hand at surfing while you’re there, or better yet make a short drive to cocoa beach (keep in mind while it is sunny and hot Florida, east coast Florida water is cold!). Add a trip to the west coast of Florida and visit the gulf beaches, literally some of the best beaches in the world. I’m down in St Pete and we’ve got a few of the best beaches in the country( st Pete beach, Clearwater beach, siesta key, Anna Marie island). Destin beach is north Florida, probably the closest good gulf beach near Daytona with an awesome town. Shoot you can even go to St Augustine too which is the oldest city in America. Florida really is a one stop shop for an American experience!

There are several tracks where you can do a ride-along or drive the car yourself. I did a ride-along at Daytona back in 2004/5, it was awesome! The cars don't go quite as fast as the real thing, but still faster than I'll ever go myself!

If you two go to any races, drag races, Nascar, etc don't forget the ear plugs 😮

You haven't made it as a crew chief until NASCAR names a rule after you.

In North Carolina they have the Richard petty driving school and yes you do actually drive race cars

If you go see a race go to a short track like Bristol is amazing and the banking is unreal at super speedways you can’t really see much, just hear the roar then a bunch of colorful blurs blast by!

Good to see more people getting into NASCAR stuff. I'd suggest checking out videos on some of the best drivers. Lots of history there, that will shed more light on the sport, and give you some familiarity with names that will keep being mentioned in NASCAR videos and by NASCAR fans.

Daytona Speedway In Daytona Beach Florida Has a driving experience

Yes there is experience you have to pay for it it's Richard Petty's driving School experience in Charlotte North Carolina

Yes, I did the “Richard Petty Driving Experience” at Texas Motor Speedway. Morning training session, then afternoon driving 7 hot laps around the track, driving a real NASCAR. Very exhilarating! They made a video for me to remember it by. In-car cam & POV cam.

11:26 yes they do have a nascar experience day, a very common thing that i see with nascar is ride-alongs, where real nascar drivers take fans, celebrities, other drivers on a ride around a certain track for a few laps, they’ll have a special 2 seat nascar stock car to do it, since regulation cars only have one seat

When you burn your tires off too early it's the worst feeling ever!.. upside down on the wheel and no bite anywhere!

in daytona there used to be a thing called the richard petty driving experience where you could get in the passenger seat and go around the track not sure if thats still around or not

Yes at Las Vegas and Florida Daytona. If you want to see a race you have to see when season open at Florida daytona. It's like super ball .It's the biggest race of the year

Your reactions are so great!

Check out NHRA fastest accelerating vehicles on land and fire breathing monsters

Junior Johnson contributed one of his working stills (homemade grain alcohol distillers) to the NASCAR Hall of Fame museum. He's also the one that got Winston cigarettes, NASCAR's longest title sponsor, into the sport.

Love these nascar videos

it gets up to 140 degrees which is 60 Celsius. The reason that they get so hot in the car now, is that they are so sealed up for aerodynamics and safety. Not letting air go through the car when it gets sidesways helps keep it from flipping.

My grandfather was one of those that ran shine and was among the first Nascar guys. My great grandfather cooked, and my granddad and his brothers ran it. They never got caught either. I ran across one of those old bottles once. Very good stuff. When I was racing, I was a dirt track guy. Very fun stuff.

LOL Awesome ! I grew up at a track. Enjoy the reactions.

A few things. This video came out in 2020. In just that short time. The cars are completely different in every way. And teams can't actually do much to them. NASCAR is very popular because most of the tracks they go to,you can pretty much see the whole track from your seat. Road course racing,like F1 ect. Once they go by,wait another minute or so before you see them again. Personally my favorite motorsport is NHRA drag racing. While your street car might have 400 HP. These NASCAR cars might have 700+- HP. The nitro cars in the NHRA have 12,000+ HP. Top speeds are approaching 340 mph.

Yes, at the Texas Motor Speedway they do it. As the late great Dale Earnhardt once said, if you're not rubbing, you ain't racing.

The scanners are the only way I watch NASCAR. It is so much fun to listen to the drovers speak with the crew chiefs. You can hear stratevy and everyting. I will never forget one of the first times using the scanner was it Daytona and I was listening to four different cars that were in a row and listening to their crew chiefs talk to the drivers and all four of them had agreed to drop down as a group to pass the lead. And they were going to do it on the count of three and then on the count of two three of them dropped down and went ahead and left somebody hanging. Come to find out there was a back-end deal made that they would leave that one guy in the dust but you didn't hear that on the radio until after the case it was pretty hilarious but really a cool thing to listen to.

you got a new subscriber this guy

*Roy Jones Jr Reaction would be dope af.*

My owner of my company has a NASCAR team based in NC, i think one of the most clever position change was riding the outside wall and went around many people , they outlawed it after he did it

In 2022, NASCAR switched to a single lug nut 18-inch BBS wheel, similar in design to wheels in WEC and F1. After this change, the fastest 4-tire pit stops are all under 9 seconds.

hopefully yall get to see a nascar race in person. the sound and feel is insane. it goes through youre whole body. the in person experience is wild.

It also physically demanding because there is no power steering or power breaks. And you HAVE to check out Ross Chastains wall ride!

I'm from Nazareth, Pa. We used to have a race track and are home of the Andretti racing family. Before the track closed they used to do indy car racing and stockcar experiences around the track on your own. The other raceway Pocono used to have a race experience and allow you to drive and ride around.

Yes, there are several Nascar experiences arounf the country and not just on race days. I suggest the one at the LAS VEGAS motor speedway. There are videos about it on you tube.

Las Vegas Speedway hosts NASCAR, NHRA and other types of racing on four different tracks. They also have a couple of driver experience opportunities. There are professional driver schools that amateurs can take classes.

Y’all should watch Cars

At 1:09, there's a NASCAR-themed restaurant at what was the north end of the track, half on the beach, half on the pavement. It's called Racing's North Turn. I try to go there every time I visit the area. Like I've said on another video, if you can put together a two or three week trip to the USA, head for the San Francisco Bay Area. You can take in San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Monterey Bay and Big Sur, and take in a NASCAR race in Sonoma. That would be an amazing trip that wouldn't have you flying all over different parts of the country.

There are at least 4 outfits that I know of doing NASCAR experience, and they’ll do it at 6 or 7 tracks around the country. I’ve driven at Charlotte and Richmond. The chassis will be NASCAR spec, but may be 3 or 4 year old spare cars. The engines are detuned some, but still up around 450-500 hp. However, when on the track, the spotter assigned to you will be on radio with you and can remotely control your RPM limits lap by lap via radio controls on your rev limiter. Bust out on what he tells you to stay under, and you’ll have to back off 500-1000 revs to reset it (lost lap time). As you pay attention to him, follow the line he directs, and he sees you can handle the ride, he’ll give you more revs. Did 155mph lap avg at Charlotte, so I guess I listened ok. 😅

There are absolutely tracks with NASCAR experiences. There used to be one at Walt Disney World, but that track was demolished for additional parking for the theme parks. There is one at Las Vegas, I think, but I'd have to double check.

A lot of pit crew members are former college sports team (football and lacrosse mostly, but a sprinkling of others) members. They might have not been good enough to make it in the pros, but they are slinging around 70 pound tires, fuel cans, and jacks, and need the agility and quickness they had to use on the field.

They just found the hidden alcohol still at North Wilkesboro track this year. It was hidden under concrete seating.

The Richard Petty Driving Experience and Rusty Wallace Driving Experience. They do both at a lot of different tracks but I would recommend Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC.

Yes, here in Florida. In Daytona you can drive a nascar stock car. (from $300 to $5k depending on what you want do)

Yes, there is the NASCAR Hall of Fame, in Charlotte NC, but you do have to buy tickets to go there and the driving is virtual

A few races to watch the replays of is the '98 daytona 500, '01 Pepsi 400, and '03 spring race at talladega

Yes they do have Nascar experience and you get to drive it's on my bucket list

Richard Petty Racing Experience in Charlotte NC you can race, it is fairly expensive but for the Experience and thrill it may be worth it to certain people

There are a few NASCAR driving experiences, most famously the Richard Petty Driving Experience. (Richard Petty is NASCAR's GOAT.) There used to be one at Walt Disney World until they dismantled the track.

Come to Charlotte, NC, visit the NASCAR Hall of fame, watch the Coke 600 and go for a drive your self, then come hang out with my brother and I while we race at a short track nearby like Hickory or Tri-County.

I’ve done the NASCAR experience at PIR. It was a blast but if you’re claustrophobic you won’t enjoy it. They strap you in so tight you can barely move.

Most of the NASCAR teams will allow tours of their facilities which are huge with dozens of cars, professional engineers and more worth hundreds of millions. At NASCAR races fans can buy a “Pit” pass for behind the screen’s experience and even catered events with drivers attending.

just went to the chicago street race this weekend, amazing experience

There are some tracks that have NASCAR experience setups. Some only allow you to ride along in a specially built car that has 2 seats, but others will train you on how to drive and then allow you to drive a few laps solo. However, those cars are not as powerful as the race level cars. And NASCAR actually requires that any driver must have a special racing license that they earn by driving in lower tier leagues as well as undergoing training and demonstrating their ability to drive at race speed.

Well worth the $ warning you’ll be hooked for life once you do the NASCAR Experience.

Nacar Museum in Charlotte, NC ...not sure about driving a car being part of the museam experience...but lots of information to read about and see.

like Honda86tb said, a lot of tracks offer the 'NASCAR experience. You can go as driver, or passenger.

check out bristol raceway , fastest half mile track, cars are always on top of each other hard to drift on that type of track, they just jockey and fighting for position on the track

Y'all should go to the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England. The often feature Nascar race cars.

If you are really serious about coming to a NASCAR race, the most intense, edge of the seat experience will be Atlanta, Daytona, or Talladega. (Alphabetical order, because they are ALL great weekends.) And yes, make sure you come for the whole weekend! There will usually be at least two different classes racing. Usually, on the Daytona 500 weekend, there will be four classes, over five days, which will leave you drained by the time you get back to your hotel on Sunday night. Check upcoming event schedules for more detailed information.

I live little over an hour from one of the biggest NASCAR events, Daytona, Daytona Beach, Florida. And they do have that I have heard.

Yes there is the nascar experience at some tracks the most famous one available is the Richard Petty driving experience.

Smokey Yunick said he never broke a rule, but he did make them write new rules.

Oh yes, there are lots of different NASCAR experience. Not sure which ones are still around, but Richard Petty, Rusty Wallace, and Ron Bouchard all had experiences. I did the Ron Bouchard one many years ago at Thompson (CT) Speedway.

My neighbour/family friend was the first non American to win a nascar race in 1974 driving for Junior Johnson

It's actually individual counties that were either dry(no alcohol) or wet(alcohol permitted). When they weren't hauling monsgine they atarted racingbeach other. Running shine was not a daily job.

I'd heartily recommend a few of S1ap's other videos on NASCAR for reacting some time, particularly his Alignment Chart video, if you want to know more about some of the names you should know on the sport.

You should also checkout big rig drag racing in America.

Come to Charlotte North Carolina.. You can watch a NASCAR race, Carolina Panthers NFL game, Charlotte Hornets NBA game & a Charlotte FC MLS game all in the same trip.

We would love to have you as new fans!!! It's such an amazing sport! Best motorsport in the world in my opinion!!

Fabrats youtube channel took their family to N Carolina where they have a program for the public to experience being coached and drive a racecar.

I think you would really enjoy experiencing a race in person but be warned that it will be very loud and sometimes quite hot and that they can go on for several hours. It's an endurance sport for the drivers, the crews and the spectators.

.@yass&Fats when you questioned how it takes a lot of physical strength to race.... the best way I always explain it is this. Try taking a 180 degree highway ramp at like 40mph. Your body will experience forces against it and you'll be pressed into your seat and pushed to the side. Now imagine doing that at 150-180mph. AND doing it every 10 seconds for 3 hours straight. AND doing it in 130 deg F heat.

There are a few driving experience tracks where you can pay to ride with a driver or pay to drive yourself.

You need to watch the NASCAR at LeMans just for the sound... and how cool the car was after they modified it for LeMans. Also, their NASCAR pit crew beat out all other pit crews at their pit crew competition using the standard manual floor jack to change tires!

You should check out Nascar Radioactive. Its like in this video when he was talking about the radio chatter. Well nascar posts after every race the radio chatter chopped up between different drivers to tell the story of a the race.

We have a driver at my local short track who's still driving at almost 80 years old

If you guys think NASCAR is exciting you have to check out winged and non winged sprint car racing. World of Outlaws and High Limit are winged series and USAC for non winged series. You will love them!

Yes there is an experience. It's literally called NASCAR Experience. You do get to drive a NASCAR vehicle, however instead of the 650hp the series actually races with the engines are more like 400hp. But you get a feel for the way the cars handle and if you can carry speed through the corners of whatever track you choose, you can still attain a very high speed.

Please react to highlights of races. The extended highlights would the best. NASCAR even has full race replays on their RU-vid channel!

There is a place south of New Orleans called NOLA Motorsports. There you can pay to drive exotic cars such as Lambos

You have to a NASCAR race in your life, it’s addicting even a dirt track is so much fun.

Yes there is a nascar experience. I road in a Busch series car at Kentucky Motor Speedway. It’s a lot more $$ to drive it. It’s pretty wild coming out of pit row and thinking there is no way we can make this turn. My driver was female. Pretty cool.

Yes, here in Charlotte & in Daytona, I think, you can drive a NASCAR car.

There is nothing that compares to being at a NASCAR race in person. It is truly a worthwhile experience. I have been a few times and I can tell you it kicks ass. One word of advise though. When you go get your ticket as high in the stands as you can so you can see the cars going all the way around the track. P.S. Yes there is a NASCAR experience that allows you to drive one of the cars. I will be waiting foe the crash video.

Bristol Night race or Atlanta motor speedway. Also NASCAR most popular race the Daytona 500 would be my recommendations for races to attend.

I am a nascar home track driver. Not all Nascar are these big tracks and drivers. I would like to see you react to ELKO's speed way powerstock races where cars are still fast but on a way smaller track!

Even at big tracks like Daytona and talladega, from the Drivers seat you cannot see a car sitting in the track as you drive out of a corner.

You can fly to Las Vegas and they have Stock Car racing experience. Really cool

Austin Dillion's Coke Zero 400 crash at Daytona is a much watch. After you watch it, type in the same words but add front row view. Someone in the stands filmed the car crashing through the catch fence right in front of themselves.

This is an old video. Kevin Harvick is retired now. The wheels on the current car only have one large center nut, not the 5 pictured here. The Cup Series now has run on dirt, I don’t know if they will continue that race. The Cup Series now has a bona fide ‘road course’ in Grant Park, Chicago. Things to keep in mind if you watch a current race. Things may have changed a little since that video was released.

The driving experience is rad!!! So is the ride along version if you're skittish about driving. They have them at most tracks. Just beware...once you go to a race you will be hooked for life. *Try to hit up the Daytona 500!* It's absolutely insane.

Most tracks have a nascar experience to be able to get behind the wheel at the track you go to

I have done the ride along but you can also drive yourself. I suggest you try both if you can.

they do have nascar experience, you don't get to drive but you can ride. It's the #43 Nascar Racing experience Ford Fusion Gen 6 retired cup car. it runs within 10 seconds of a full fledged Gen 6 cup car but I have no clue how close to the Next gen car it runs.

People often called Mark Martan a 3/4 size version of Arnold S.

Remember they are wearing a Nomex fire suit under their uniform as well.

Check out World of Outlaws, they run Sprint Cars and Late Mods