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On the other hand, absolutely unlimited performance - perhaps without a human driver - racecars would be pretty cool to watch. Extreme speed! Grandstands etc w

On the other hand, absolutely unlimited performance - perhaps without a human driver - racecars would be pretty cool to watch. Extreme speed! Grandstands etc would need to be extra secure though due to the higher speeds.

bane 3y ago
In the works! https://techxplore.com/news/2022-01-self-driving-cars-history-ces.html https://techxplore.com/news/2022-01-self-driving-cars-histor...
simion314 3y ago
>On the other hand, absolutely unlimited performance - perhaps without a human driver - racecars would be pretty cool to watch. I bet nobody will watch it, when I was watching F1 it was already boring and many rules were added to reduce speeds and make it easier to over take, otherwise the order they start will be the order they will finish.
- HPsquared 3y ago
  I guess you're right, the drama and competition is what draws viewers. An unlimited time-trial would still be pretty cool to watch, but a lot more niche.
- HeyLaughingBoy 3y ago
  I honestly think that no one but a programmer would ever say watching that would be cool. I have no idea what the point would even be, but then again, I don't get video game contests either.
neuralRiot 3y ago
Want to see hyper-fast races? Check RC car races.
yetihehe 3y ago
> Grandstands etc would need to be extra secure though due to the higher speeds. So maybe then also get rid of spectators?
- HPsquared 3y ago
  Spectators could follow along with FPV drones
  - FirmwareBurner 3y ago
    Then we could just simulate the race based on the cars' and track's mathematical parameters, and then CGI the whole thing in Unreal Engine, and watch it in the Metaverse. No need for actual cars or drivers anymore.
    - singleshot_ 3y ago
      Race car driver here: this proposal would be extremely boring. It’s amusing when there are people in the stands and it certainly can help pay the bills but we do this because it’s fun.
    - pintxo 3y ago
      Which, from a spectator experience point of view would be more interesting anyway. As you could create tracks with intersections, allow aggressive driving etc. And, looking at you F1, know immediately when a car did leave the allowed bounds. Instead of hours after the race.
      - singleshot_ 3y ago
        Take a moment and search YouTube for “neo Tokyo liquid television” if you would like to be entertained by a slight variation on your future of racing. I saw this when I was a kid and it resonated deeply. I hope you will enjoy it.
      - unethical_ban 3y ago
        Except for the lack of reality.

bane 3y ago

In the works! https://techxplore.com/news/2022-01-self-driving-cars-history-ces.html https://techxplore.com/news/2022-01-self-driving-cars-histor...

simion314 3y ago

>On the other hand, absolutely unlimited performance - perhaps without a human driver - racecars would be pretty cool to watch. I bet nobody will watch it, when I was watching F1 it was already boring and many rules were added to reduce speeds and make it easier to over take, otherwise the order they start will be the order they will finish.

HPsquared 3y ago
I guess you're right, the drama and competition is what draws viewers. An unlimited time-trial would still be pretty cool to watch, but a lot more niche.
HeyLaughingBoy 3y ago
I honestly think that no one but a programmer would ever say watching that would be cool. I have no idea what the point would even be, but then again, I don't get video game contests either.

neuralRiot 3y ago

Want to see hyper-fast races? Check RC car races.

yetihehe 3y ago

> Grandstands etc would need to be extra secure though due to the higher speeds. So maybe then also get rid of spectators?

HPsquared 3y ago
Spectators could follow along with FPV drones
- FirmwareBurner 3y ago
  Then we could just simulate the race based on the cars' and track's mathematical parameters, and then CGI the whole thing in Unreal Engine, and watch it in the Metaverse. No need for actual cars or drivers anymore.
  - singleshot_ 3y ago
    Race car driver here: this proposal would be extremely boring. It’s amusing when there are people in the stands and it certainly can help pay the bills but we do this because it’s fun.
  - pintxo 3y ago
    Which, from a spectator experience point of view would be more interesting anyway. As you could create tracks with intersections, allow aggressive driving etc. And, looking at you F1, know immediately when a car did leave the allowed bounds. Instead of hours after the race.
    - singleshot_ 3y ago
      Take a moment and search YouTube for “neo Tokyo liquid television” if you would like to be entertained by a slight variation on your future of racing. I saw this when I was a kid and it resonated deeply. I hope you will enjoy it.
    - unethical_ban 3y ago
      Except for the lack of reality.