Factors into the skill of a driver?

Question

I am in the process of developing an auto racing game. I am searching for a NASCAR/ Indy type feel to it. I know quite a bit about racing, but it is always good to hear others' thoughts. If we were to have skills that a driver needs Please list some. Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

These cars have so much torque that drivers definitely need the ability to withstand some heavy G-forces. That means that in order to be able to physically and mentally handle the duration of the races from inside the car, they need to be in the best physical condition possible.

Answer 2

Is good, and has won on every track the season throws at them! For instance, short tracks, road courses, Mile and Mile and a half Speedways.

Patience, and car control!

Answer 3

20/20 vision, great hand-eye-coordination, excellent physical condition (ok, maybe not "excellent"), good salesmanship abilities (for the sponsors and the commercials), patience for reporter's stupid questions, a name that's easy to sign over and over and over again, and a "fire in the belly" that burns day and night... and a drawl doesn't hurt if you're in nascar, especially for communicating with your crew chief and spotter, or to give you "dirt road"-cred.

;-)