Comments on: Reader Question: Road Courses

By: Journo

Journo — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:06:28 +0000

Sondra- At Sonoma the vantage point the spotters use allows them to see about 90% of the track. The only place you can’t see is the front stretch because of the grandstand. Fortunately here the crew chief or someone else can lookout for the driver because this section is viewable from pit road. At Watkins Glen they use multiple spotters to see the whole track.

By: Sondra Harvey

Sondra Harvey — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:19:39 +0000

My husband and I are avid NASCAR fans and while watching today’s Infineon road race, I was wondering where the “spotters” are at that track in order to see their driver since the track is much larger than an oval. Thank you for any information you can give me.

By: Lug

Lug — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:29:16 +0000

I enjoy watching the road course races. It’s a welcome change-of-pace from the usual race. Although I preferred the old Infineon track configuation to the new one it still makes for good racing.

I think a championship caliber driver should be able to compete on all types of tracks so I’d like to see one road course race in the Chase.

By: Karah

Karah — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:27:58 +0000

I like road courses also. It’s spices things up twice a year (four if you count Mexico and Montreal).

By: Dave in the Bend

Dave in the Bend — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:07:59 +0000

Yes, I enjoy the road courses. I think they are a great change up and that they really showcase a variety of skills particularly the savvy of the driver. I think there are better tracks out there that provides some passing zones.

Actually I’d like to see a cup race on the Mexico City track. Not big on Mexico, but I think the track is interesting.