Go back
Nascar

Nascar

Sports

s
Realist

Knoxville, TN, US

Joined
26 Jul 05
Moves
3169
Clock
19 Feb 07
Vote Up
Vote Down

While I was at work today, I overheard many of my colleagues and customers talking about the Daytona 500. I think that my geographic location has a lot to do with this. I live in the South. NASCAR seems like it is a religion down here. Can someone please help me figure out why so many people enjoy such a nonsese "sport"? How can people actually enjoy watching a bunch of morons drive around in a circle? Racing takes no physical or mental ability. I guess that is why it is so popular here in the South. Perhaps that is the reason.

Pattrick06

Missouri, USA

Joined
08 Nov 05
Moves
79948
Clock
19 Feb 07
Vote Up
Vote Down

Perhaps a closer look is needed...Nascar is a sport and a show..The Daytona 500 it's best. To dismiss it as taking no skill is asinine. Throwing your body around a 2.5 mile oval at 180 MPH making decisions that hold your life and others in balance, takes a tremendous amount of courage, skill, talent and intelligence. NASCAR is not your cup of tea and that's fine, millions of others find it to be a remarkable sport and achievement. Congradulations to Kevin Harvick #29 Winner of the Daytona 500.

Y

Oxford, MA

Joined
10 Mar 06
Moves
8713
Clock
19 Feb 07
2 edits
Vote Up
Vote Down

Originally posted by socialist1917
Racing takes no physical or mental ability.
"Racing" does indeed take a great deal of physical and mental abilities. Many F1 drivers are incredible athletes.
NASCAR, however, has become more about entertainment and a lot less about racing. It sort of reminds me of the WWE. I watch the 500 every year to remind myself why I don't watch any other NASCAR racing for the remainder of the season.

R
Track drifter ®

Hoopnholler, MN

Joined
28 Feb 05
Moves
4500
Clock
20 Feb 07
Vote Up
Vote Down

Originally posted by socialist1917
While I was at work today, I overheard many of my colleagues and customers talking about the Daytona 500. I think that my geographic location has a lot to do with this. I live in the South. NASCAR seems like it is a religion down here. Can someone please help me figure out why so many people enjoy such a nonsese "sport"? How can people actually en ...[text shortened]... ability. I guess that is why it is so popular here in the South. Perhaps that is the reason.
Golf = 1 ball
Baseball = 1 ball
Football = 1 ball
Soccer = 1 ball


Racing takes 2 balls.


RTh

Although not a big fan of N ASSCAR The Daytona 500 turned out to be one heck of a good race. I am more into carts, rally and formula 1 myself.

U

19th hole

Joined
07 Mar 07
Moves
32955
Clock
05 Apr 07
Vote Up
Vote Down

Originally posted by Ringtailhunter
[b]Golf = 1 ball
Baseball = 1 ball
Football = 1 ball
Soccer = 1 ball


Racing takes 2 balls.
Very true. To say that racing takes no skill is 100% not true.

Cookies help us deliver our Services. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn More.