It\u2019s also worth noting that a significant amount of the interest has been pushed by Netflix\u2019s immensely popular series, Formula 1: Drive to Survive,<\/a> which gives a behind-the-scenes look at the world\u2019s most global form of motorsports. <\/p>\n But of NASCAR, IndyCar and Formula 1, which is the fastest? We take a look at the vital statistics behind each form of motorsports…<\/p>\n NASCAR car weight<\/p>\n NASCAR races have the slowest cars among these three series simply<\/b> because of the weight of the vehicles<\/b>, which stands at around 3,000 lbs. These stock cars featuring V-8 engines <\/b>can reach top speeds of up to 200 mph, and can go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds.<\/p>\n IndyCar speed<\/p>\n Next up we\u2019ve got the IndyCar series, which as you know brings us the famed Indy 500. An open-wheeled car in the same way as its Formula 1 counterpart, these speedy machines are understandably much lighter than their NASCAR neighbors<\/b>. With an average weight that\u2019s less than 1,400 lbs. – less than half of NASCAR\u2019s stock cars <\/b>– it\u2019s no wonder that they are quicker. To date, the fastest recorded speed in an IndyCar competition stands at 236 mph<\/b>. It lags a little bit in acceleration, needing up to three seconds to reach speeds of 90 kph<\/b> (56.25 mph) on a straight track.<\/p>\n Formula 1 acceleration<\/p>\n Formula 1 cars are slightly heavier than IndyCar ones<\/b>, although they look quite similar. Weighing in at roughly 1,600 lbs., their top speed is slightly less than that of the IndyCar, with the current the record being 231.4 mph<\/b> set by Valtteri Bottas<\/a> in 2016 at the Mexican Grand Prix.<\/p>\n Yet, there is a fascinating quirk to note about the IndyCar vs the Formula 1. Though the IndyCar is faster in a straight line, the F1 car is faster over an entire lap due to its exceptional downforce and cornering speeds. <\/p>\n To put this in perspective, back in 2019 at the Circuit of America, both cars raced. The IndyCar pole time was 1m46.018s with an average speed of 186.349km\/h,<\/b> while the F1\u2019s pole time set by Valtteri Bottas in 2019 was 1m32.029s, averaging 206.374km\/h.<\/b> Now you know.<\/p>\n Related stories Get your game on! Whether you\u2019re into NFL touchdowns, NBA buzzer-beaters, world-class soccer goals, or MLB home runs, our app has it all.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GT6NXU3TCO6IIG46RFDSBHELSI.jpg\")
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