Who is the better driver and why ? Auto-cross or Drag racing

In a drag race you fight for traction and have to have the timing, shifts, etc right on. In a road course, however, your tractions problems are not only from accelerating, but braking. Then you have acceleration while turning, braking while turning, and so on. In a formula 1 race those cars are pushing every component they have at 100%, lap after lap. In my *opinion* there is really no comparison.

Also, let's not forget in most autocross type races there is also a mini drag race to start things off.

This is easy. As someone that has drag raced for 30+ years. As someone that has owned the number one championship car two years in a row here at the local oval track. I can tell you the answer.
It takes money for first class equipment.
It takes a crew chief and crew that get the job done right.
It takes a driver that can get the driving done.
It takes long hours of dedication from everyone.
It takes a family that understands the drive and desire to win at all cost.
And most of all it takes a lot of luck. Cause with all the rest. You cant beat bad luck. Those .25 cent parts will get you everytime.
Now with that being said. They both have there challenges. With drag racing, you have the weather and the track conditions to make all that HP hook to. So the driver has to react instantly when the car makes a move. With roadracing the driver has to endure the length of time in the car. Heat and physical strength is the challenge for the driver. They both still have to be able to drive under extreme conditions. The pressure of driving to win is the same.
Now go race what you like. I like drag racing myself, if I'm driving. Worrying about one other car on the track is enough for me. If you like bump and rub with a bunch of other cars on the track, then go roadracing or oval racing.
Have fun and be safe. Cars can be fixed or replaced. Drivers arent aways that lucky.

I'm going to have to agree with most of the others on this topic.

In "racing with turns" you have to do everything the drag racer does.... but for a couple hours, not a couple seconds.
...and yes, you have to have good equipment to last 2 hours with tons of power, screaming engines.....

LOL...if you're using Jeff Gordon as an example of a non-drag racer, you need to get out more!

I would have to say a world class road racer is a far superior driver to a drag racer or oval track racer. Go to a driving school and try to master heel and toe techniques, never mind apexes and braking points, and I think it would be hard to disagree.

Now for the part where I really get flamed: Have you ever seen a teenage chick win a significant road race?

(Asbestos flame retardent suit on)

How about....
The best driver is the one who knows the proper time to Race, and the proper time to drive normally?
So many of my friends drive crazy all the time, cause they think they are great drivers... when it seems to me, the great people are able to keep the racing.

Max Power said:

LOL...if you're using Jeff Gordon as an example of a non-drag racer, you need to get out more!

I would have to say a world class road racer is a far superior driver to a drag racer or oval track racer. Go to a driving school and try to master heel and toe techniques, never mind apexes and braking points, and I think it would be hard to disagree.

Now for the part where I really get flamed: Have you ever seen a teenage chick win a significant road race?

(Asbestos flame retardent suit on)

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Basically, in my opinion. Jeff Gordon fits into ANY non-racer category.

Hey, remember when John Andretti drove a Top Fuel Car and won a national event?
My personal opinion is that the WRC drivers posess the highest skill set, followed closely by the road racers. Long hours of intense concentration.

yes, Drag Racing does require instant reflexes, but so do all motorsports.

Dirt track racing is tough too! (something I'd love to try!)

My vote for the most versatile race drivers ever: A.J. Foyt, Dan Gurney, Mario Andretti, Tony Stewart (bound to stir some arguments), Jeff Gordon (unfortunately), and other similar drivers, due to thier versatility. I purposely leave Michael Schumacher out, as he has not diversified enough. I want to see him wheel a sprint car! HAH!