Here’s everything you need to know about the price difference in tickets between attending an F1 race and a NASCAR race in the United States
We all know that F1 is the biggest stage of motor racing but have you wondered how much more expensive it is to attend an F1 race than even a very popular event like NASCAR? Well, if we compare the two events taking place in the US in 2023, we can see that an F1 ticket is close to three times more expensive than a NASCAR ticket. The popularity of motorsport is increasing rapidly in the US, F1 is gradually becoming a fan-favourite and it certainly shows in the ticket prices.
An F1 ticket for the 2023 US Grand Prix in Austin costs around $850 while a NASCAR ticket costs $150. If you are planning to attend all the three days of the US Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, it will cost you $850 approximately including your three-day general admission ticket worth $405, accomodation and daily transport from your hotel to the circuit. If you are looking for a more luxurious experience, ticket prices could be as high as $1350.
NASCAR Cup Series ticket prices can vary depending on the track, event, seating capacity and seating location at the speedway. The different types of seating affect prices, with some sections having standard bleachers. Others offer individual chairbacks with cup holders and a table to place your food on.
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