This was the first NASCAR race I've ever watched. I'm English and we don't have NASCAR but we do have lots of rain so rain never comes as a surprise to an English driver. I must say I was surprised at just how many spins there were but it certainly made for entertaining racing. Those cars look like quite a handful in the wet.
They are about 600 hp RWD solid rear axel a Detroit Locker (basically full lock on acceleration 0 on deaccel and not traction stability or abs so your pretty much on your own
I was at this race, the last 2 laps were a freakin downpour of rain. It was enough for a flash flood warning to come out. I've no idea why they wanted to end it under green for.
Survival is part of racing. Racing in adverse conditions, and doing your best despite adversity is what racing is all about. I like full speed as much as the next race fan, but I also like seeing drivers tackle new challenges, and show their grit and determination in the face of impossible odds. To me, that's racing. Racing's a little different for everyone, though. I respect your opinion. :)
Leila R. Wilson then watch different types of racing. Nascar is meant to be on dry pavement. there's no racing in this because they said they were too nervous to pass, they just want to finish!
Nascar was originally not raced on pavement at all, and rain wasn't really something they worried about 'til later on in the sport. I don't think that's a valid argument. Again, I respect your opinions, but maybe you could respect mine, too? I do indeed watch all kinds of racing, though. :) I'm kind of puzzled why you'd take the time to get into a debate over someone in youtube comments who enjoyed something you didn't. >_>; I'm fine with you not enjoying it. Can you be fine with me enjoying it?
Leila R. Wilson cars weren't going that fast back in the day and safety wasn't a concern. I've never disrespected your opinion and I'm taking the time to comment just like you are. calm down. no need to get so easily triggered.
I remember that race. I was pulling for Day so hard. Most off track wasn't even Kenny Habul, that prize would be shared between Reed and the Obaika cars.
You didn't miss anything though. The race began with the green and yellow waved...still running at warm-up lap speeds, but with laps being counted (running yellow).
Love this type of racing! And love racing in the rain... ANDY LALLY. Who would not be in contention if it was dry (at least not as much as he was when it was wet.) We find out who can actually drive a car during these conditions.
Holy cow! Glad they ran the race, but what was the point of this? Might as well just blindfolded the drivers and let the spotters tell them where to go. At least that would make for good commercials.
