[quote=darth dino;371264]you need to look mostly outside the USA to find the great racing. British & European touring car and DTM are a blast to watch. of course there is always WRC.
i think that motorcycle racing is where the real action is at. MotoGP and world superbike are really fantastic, but the most riveting is the TT racing and "road racing" in Ireland, the most famous being the Isle of Mann. i think most Americans used to roundy-round racing would have their heads explode if they saw that
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I agree, but unfortunately(w/the exception of MotoGP & Superbike)NONE of these races are broadcast on TV, anymore!!! At least not anywhere that I can find...
My one disagreement w/you--I think MotoGP replacing the 500cc GP motorcycles is a mistake. Granted, the MotoGP appeals to a broader range of today's riders, but I much more enjoyed the fantastic technical 'whiz-bangs' of the small 500s...the sheer power, speed, & handling they achieved w/those machines was the true zenith of racing! Even the GP2--basically a 250cc motor 'scooter' engine--developing over 100 horse power & able to hit 160+ MPH(the 500cc bikes 200+ MPH)!!! Truly amazing! The only racing machine that can 'change direction' more quickly is an F1 car--and I'm not that certain even they can do it(?).