Pros and Cons

By Keith Ott

  Yes sir, I watched them all.  I watched the technically adept F1 and Indy cars and NASCAR’s lower tech COT.  Ok, well, almost all.  It seems no-one delivers beer.  (But, that’s another story.)  And, here’s my take and how I place them, as far as racing entertainment goes.  That’s “my” racing entertainment value that is.  Unless, you went for the beer…then you get a say…LOL.

My #1 goes to the Indy race.  Unlike many past races, this race had excitement.    It, unlike many super events, from many sporting venues, actually, “Walked the walk.”  It surpassed lame SB’s and even some of its own lame races and actually lived up to its hype. 

Pro’s:

-          Lead changes

-          Drafting

-          Passing

Con’s:

-          Rain

  My #2 goes to the 600.  Seems somebody planned a race and an accident showed up.  It seems David Pooles “Perfect Storm” did occur.  A car that doesn’t turn; a hard tire w/no grip; and, impatient drivers.  Personally, if I want to watch an endurance race, there’s Lemans and Daytona24.  This event is too long.  And, judging by the drop in NASCAR ratings, I don’t see it lasting.  I have been to one and will never go again.  It’s just too long.

Pro’s:

-          Night racing rules

-          Different guys in the top 5 (I may not like how they got there, but new faces are appreciated)

-          A beautiful 360

Con’s:

-          Too damn long. 

 

  At #3 and fading…F1 racing.  And, I’m a techie.  My computer is faster than yours, I can take apart anything and put it back together (working).  And, I love these cars for that high tech stuff…But, their racing sucks.  Not as individual cars and drivers go.  I mean it’s awesome to see someone be able to turn a car like that.  And, you have to appreciate the skill of a driver that does it the best.  But, there is very seldom much racing.  Typically, it’s two teammates, w/one blocking for the company star…It’s boring.  Now, if there were a place for the “Lucky Dog,” this would be the series.  There is no getting back on the lead lap.

Pro’s:

-          Ultra High Tech

-          Pretty people

-          Monaco…A great place for a race.  Been there done that.  Back in the Black&Gold Players cigarette car days.

Con’s:

-          Just a bunch of rich kids racing around.  Like Futbol, we just don’t care.

Them are my thoughts…yours?