NASCAR engine suck and very simple.
V8, 5.7 liter and only 10k rpm, 200mph and blow up? That's weak.
F1 engine V8 2.4 liter and almost 20k rpm and 240mph. F1 is very stable than Nascar.
NASCAR's track.
http://www.sportspool.com/nascar/tracks/ams.gif
F1's track.
http://www.grandprix.com/jpeg/misc/singaporetrack1-lg.jpg