Connor Zilisch says NASCAR fans actually like racing in comparison to F1 fans
If F1 was a country, it would be a superpower. The GDP of F1 exceeds far more than most countries.
With it’s global audience, the sport generates roughly 3.5B per year. In comparison, NASCAR sits at roughly $500M.
F1 TV audience reaches around 1.5B per year. Yet, in the United States, NASCAR is still the top form of motorsports, by a mile.
And I’m just throwing this out there. Where is the racing part? Formula 1 isn’t a racing series, it’s a manufacturer competition.
Years ago, Connor Zilisch said NASCAR was more like a County Fair compared to F1. Now, the driver runs full-time at NASCAR’s highest level.
He recently clarified those comments…
Connor Zilisch comments
“That wasn’t an insult when I said that,” Connor Zilisch clarified to rollingthebottom.
“When I said that, it was the honest truth. F1, it’s not a racing event, it’s an entertainment event. That’s why celebrities go. You drink wine, have cheeseboards.”
“NASCAR, our fans love watching racing. And that’s the difference. I wouldn’t say my perspective on it’s changed.”
He concluded, “I’ve always had a ton of respect for NASCAR and it’s fans because the people that show up to the track show up to the track because they love watching racing. That’s what I love about this sport.”
Zilisch is currently in his first full-time season with the NASCAR Cup Series and looking for his first win. He has collected 13 race wins in just 45 starts in NASCAR O’Reilly Series competition.
Connor Zilisch signs with Hendrick Motorsports
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