{"id":44909,"date":"2025-07-07T02:49:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T02:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/44909\/"},"modified":"2025-07-07T02:49:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T02:49:08","slug":"aussie-racing-star-astounded-by-nascars-american-tradition-delivers-4-word-verdict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/44909\/","title":{"rendered":"Aussie Racing Star Astounded by NASCAR\u2019s American Tradition, Delivers 4-Word Verdict"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">NASCAR\u2019s roar isn\u2019t just about the cars. It\u2019s about the culture, the fans, and the traditions that make every race weekend a spectacle. Enter Will Brown, the 2024 Supercars champion, who\u2019s dipping his toes into American motorsports with Kaulig Racing. Having made his debut last year at Sonoma, the Aussie driver wanted to follow in Shane van Gisbergen\u2019s footsteps. Although he knows what a typical NASCAR weekend is like, this time around, he wanted to get the full experience. Brown is not only tackling the track but also soaking in the unique vibe of American racing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">Brown is part of a growing Aussie invasion. From the high banks of Atlanta to the passionate crowds, Brown\u2019s eyes have been opened to a side of racing he never saw Down Under. Back in 1987, when Australian driver Allan Grice, who made his NASCAR debut at the World 600, was struck by the sport\u2019s fan-driven energy, a legacy that continues to captivate newcomers like Brown. What exactly left this Aussie star in awe? Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n<p data-article=\"true\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p>Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Will Brown\u2019s firsthand experience with NASCAR\u2019s fan culture<\/p>\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">Will Brown didn\u2019t just want to race in Atlanta. He wanted to live the full NASCAR experience. Curious about the American tradition of tailgating, he dove right in. \u201cI was always interested over here in how, with all the sporting, everyone rolls in, has a barbeque, drinks, and then rolls and then heads into the event,\u201d Brown told Bob Pockrass. To get the real deal, he tweeted to connect with fans, and the response was electric.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">\u201cWe put a tweet out, and yeah, got some great fans to respond, and we went and met a couple of them. Had a few beers with them, had a few drinks, and just experienced that side of it, which I enjoyed. It was amazing,\u201d he said. His four-word verdict, <strong style=\"margin:0px;display:initial;font-weight:bold;font-family:var(--secondary-font)\">\u201cThey\u2019re so into it,\u201d<\/strong> captures the infectious passion of NASCAR fans. In Australian Supercars, fan engagement often revolves around the race itself, with less focus on pre-event festivities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">Supercars racer Will Brown, who is driving for Kaulig in the Cup race today, went to Atlanta last week and enjoyed tailgating with fans as that is not something he would experience in Australia. <a class=\"es-hyperlink-new\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NASCARONFOX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw?utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=website_internal&amp;utm_campaign=web_link_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@NASCARONFOX<\/a> <a class=\"es-hyperlink-new\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n95MstUEaV?utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=website_internal&amp;utm_campaign=web_link_4\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/n95MstUEaV<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">\u2014 Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) <a class=\"es-hyperlink-new\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bobpockrass\/status\/1941862951557681388?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw?utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=website_internal&amp;utm_campaign=web_link_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">July 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">Tailgating, a staple of American sports, is a different beast. Fans arrive hours, sometimes days, before the race, setting up grills, playing cornhole, and bonding over their love for racing. Brown\u2019s experience in Atlanta, where he shared beers and even tried a moonshine Jell-O shot, was a revelation. \u201cI had a Jell-O shot, and I was like, oh, what\u2019s it made out of, vodka? And they were like, no, it\u2019s moonshine. So that was my first time experiencing moonshine,\u201d he laughed. This communal vibe, absent in Supercars events, left Brown astounded by the fans\u2019 dedication.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">Well, the likes of Talladega and Pocono are notorious not just for high-speed racing but wild parties and celebrations. Even Bob Pockrass seemed to have a blast last year when he was enjoying himself at the Talladega Boulevard. Regardless of the result Brown takes away from Chicago, he made a core memory enjoying a NASCAR weekend, like a true fan. And it is going to be something that he would want to experience more.<\/p>\n<p data-article=\"true\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p>Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Next Gen vs. Gen 3: Brown shares his take<\/p>\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">While NASCAR\u2019s fan culture left Brown wide-eyed, the technical side of racing has been equally eye-opening. Driving the NASCAR Next Gen car, introduced in 2022. <a class=\"es-hyperlink-new\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/tag\/will-brown\/?utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=website_internal&amp;utm_campaign=web_link_2\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Will Brown<\/a> has had to adapt to a machine vastly different from the Gen 3 Supercar he mastered in 2024. \u201cIt\u2019s a bit of a squeeze to get into the Next Gen car,\u201d Brown noted, pointing out the lack of functional doors compared to the Supercar\u2019s accessible entry. The seating position also differs, requiring Brown to experiment to find his comfort zone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">The Next Gen car\u2019s cockpit is less complex, with fewer steering wheel buttons than the Supercar\u2019s array of controls for line lockers and drink functions. \u201cThe Supercar has more buttons for line lockers, page changes, and drink buttons,\u201d Brown explained. Gear shifting is another contrast. The Next Gen requires lifting off the throttle, while the Supercar\u2019s gearshift cutback allows seamless shifts. \u201cYou can pull the gearshift when you see the red light in the Supercar; no need to lift,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">Aerodynamically, the Next Gen\u2019s flat four design has less downforce, which Brown feels impacts racing quality. \u201cThe Supercar has more aero, which makes for better racing at home,\u201d he observed. Repairability is a bright spot for the Next Gen car, with clips enabling faster crash fixes. \u201cIt\u2019s easier with clips, faster crash repairs,\u201d Brown noted.<\/p>\n<p data-article=\"true\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p>Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p class=\"dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin\">Though he sees growing similarities in how both cars are repaired. These differences challenge Brown to adapt, but they also enrich his racing perspective. As he navigates NASCAR\u2019s technical landscape, Brown\u2019s insights, alongside those of Shane van Gisbergen, highlight the steep learning curve and exciting opportunities for international drivers in American racing.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"NASCAR\u2019s roar isn\u2019t just about the cars. 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