Why do you think circuit racing is boring

[オナニー]

As a regular person, there are a lot of things we dont know. So in your thoughts, do you think circuit racing is boring.

I know our resident OT pro driver believes it is so but he didnt even know what Traction Control was so Im starting to doubt his expertise but thats besides the point.

Why as the viewer, you believe circuit racing is boring (if it is)

[Out Of Bubblegum]

I love the tech and looks of racing cars. F1 and LeMans style mostly. But I never watch races. Of any kind. I did watch a couple when I was young. But they are all boring to me. I also don't watch sports. Except the Superbowl.

[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

NASCAR or any driving in an oval, only turning in 1 direction is boring.

[オナニー]

Originally posted by Out Of Bubblegum:

I love the tech and looks of racing cars. F1 and LeMans style mostly. But I never watch races. Of any kind. I did watch a couple when I was young. But they are all boring to me. I also don't watch sports. Except the Superbowl.

Is there a particular reason you can identify why?

[Triple G]

It´s usually clear who will probably win before the race starts, because the teams or cars are different. Then it not only depends on the drivers skills, but also on the traffic. And it´s the same thing to watch for 60 laps or something.

That´s why i rarely watch it - or racing in general. And nowadays it´s more about technical helpers, about full throttle or braking.

Imho the pinnacle of racing was rally driving in the 80s, which those drivers and those cars - which demanded actual skill. A driver, perhaps a co-driver, a car, a track, a clock. But i wouldn´t want to see it live at the track either...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxDz0Z066NI

[Candyy]

Idk... Looks boring to me

[SMIFFY]

Only vintage racing is good to watch, modern racing is boring.

[Out Of Bubblegum]

Originally posted by Ferrari 499P LMH 3L TT V6 AWD:

Originally posted by Out Of Bubblegum:

I love the tech and looks of racing cars. F1 and LeMans style mostly. But I never watch races. Of any kind. I did watch a couple when I was young. But they are all boring to me. I also don't watch sports. Except the Superbowl.

Is there a particular reason you can identify why?

No. I don't like to just watch something when I can be doing something is a video game or watching a drama.

[オナニー]

Originally posted by Gumball v8:

Like I said in the past, there's no thrill, no randomness, no real obstacles you have to worry about and use your sharp reflexes to go over without crashing. Rally is the only "closed circuit" racing I like. That ♥♥♥♥'s nuts. Probably even more fun than driving fast on the streets.

spoken like the true ignorant you still are.

[↑↑↓↓←→←→BASelect]

In nascar you are not allowed to go over 70mph. That is why it's boring.

[swillfly]

I would much rather watch a hamster on an exercise wheel than Nascar.

[オナニー]

Lemme tell you my theory, I used to find it boring too. Until I learned what the drivers need to actually do. I was ignorant of the sport. There are so many techniques and things to consider during a race. For example this is my pov,

https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxTqwchJjt6-PPuZHykXjEUw3u6fDUTohk

It may look ordinary but I had to judge my braking point to consider the cars in front and behind me, then the cars up front slowed down much quicker than I thought so had to take some evasive action.

And believe it or not Im ignorant of other sports that people for some reason like. The fkin american football just looks like a buncha stereoided men shoving each other, actual football is just people running around trying to kick a ball, and boxing just seems like people getting beat up with no rhyme or reason. Dota/League esports is just things happening on screen... etc

But then I remember, just like motorsport, there's probably some techniques going on Im not understanding.
Not understanding the sport = you dont know what youre watching = boring

[Triple G]

Originally posted by Ferrari 499P LMH 3L TT V6 AWD:

But then I remember, just like motorsport, there's probably some techniques going on Im not understanding.
Not understanding the sport = you dont know what youre watching = boring

I think it´s far more interesting to do it myself. (Also only in sims) Or in Your case - if You "drive" Yourself.

But in case of technique - it´s just a different footwork, nowadays (and that´s even 20 years ago, as i haven´t found a newer video in a hurry) they can just go full throttle and don´t need the clutch, so it´s as You said "only" about finding the right point to brake:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqREtbLe4sY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGk1p3-3kgY

[Violent Rainbow]

It's not boring when they crash and catch on fire, but normally yeah it's boring as hell! Why? Lord I don't know, maybe I'm just not into it? Or maybe I'm not that easily amused? Hell some people are into tennis, or golf! The two most boring sports known to mankind, car racing blows that out of the water but I just need more than that to stimulate my mind you know?

[Shiro♌]

Originally posted by Ferrari 499P LMH 3L TT V6 AWD:

Lemme tell you my theory, I used to find it boring too. Until I learned what the drivers need to actually do. I was ignorant of the sport. There are so many techniques and things to consider during a race.

It may look ordinary but I had to judge my braking point to consider the cars in front and behind me, then the cars up front slowed down much quicker than I thought so had to take some evasive action.

But then I remember, just like motorsport, there's probably some techniques going on Im not understanding.
Not understanding the sport = you dont know what youre watching = boring

Yes, I do find it boring because I'm not interested in watching that, which is the reason why I don't know anything about it.
Sure, I know what everybody knows, but that's such a lack of knowledgde to be able to understand what's it all about that it shouldn't really be surprising for me to see it in such a negative light, right?

[Out Of Bubblegum]

Originally posted by Ferrari 499P LMH 3L TT V6 AWD:

Not understanding the sport = you dont know what youre watching = boring

Everything in life is more interesting when you know the details. Like cooking or stargazing. There has to be a reason to start learning.