Why is NASCAR in circles?

Bill France Sr. and other track owners of the time made their tracks into circles and ovals so that the fans in the grandstands could watch everything happening on the track at all times, so if things get boring up front, they can watch a battle going on for 5th and 6th around the entire track.

Why do people even watch NASCAR?

But why is it so popular? People watch NASCAR for many reasons, with the main one being the high level of excitement. The cars reach some of the fastest speeds in motorsport, and that makes every race very intense. The signature oval tracks also mean that every spectator gets great views of the action.

Why do people like watching car races?

Because of the Competitiveness of it. Seeing 40 cars and drivers battle it out for 3 or 4 hours of side by side high speed racing is a thrill like no other (please go track side before you make any comment) and see, hear and feel the sights of a “Real” Race… like the start of a NASCAR Monster Energy Race…

Why do race car drivers go counterclockwise?

Buz McKim, NASCAR historian: It’s because horses ran clockwise in England. From the beginning, our horse races were run counterclockwise, as an act of defiance against the British. Up the rebels! When NASCAR built its speedways, they kept the tradition.

Do people watch NASCAR for crashes?

A study by a University of Iowa economist finds that many car race fans do, indeed, watch NASCAR races because they want to see car wrecks, but more of them have been tuning in to see who actually wins the race since the circuit adopted its Chase for the Cup championship series in 2004.

Why do they make left turns in NASCAR?

Can NASCAR drivers turn right?

They don’t. Although most NASCAR races take place on oval tracks, they also race on a few road courses (Sonoma and Watkins Glen in the Sprint Cup series) which feature left and right turns.