When you talk car racing most people think of NASCARNational Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. It is, perhaps, the most popular sport in America. Along with NASCAR, there are three other major types of car racing in AmericaFormula 1, Champ Car, and Indy Racing League. Taken together, these four racing groups offer a range of competition and challenges for drivers and exciting experiences for racing fans.
FORMULA 1:
The Formula 1 race calendar starts in March and goes into October with 18 races in 18 different countries. The American race is held at the Indianapolis Speedway, with the 2006 contest occurring on July 2nd. The race covers approximately 190 miles or 73 laps on the Indy road course.
Formula 1 cars have open cockpits, open wheels, and are very low to the ground. Theyre made with one primary goal in mindspeed. Extremely fast speeds define Formula 1 racing.
The chassis, which must be constricted by the racing team, are made of ultra-light materials such as carbon fiber, allowing the cars to jet down the track. They also have wings in the front and back, which are designed to keep the cars low to the ground and to help them cut down air...