2006-06-15 04:59:27 · 29 answers · asked by doll 1 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing
i think because a large majority of nascar fans are considered "hicks". even though far more many types of people enjoy nascar. and i'd have to say that it certainly is a sport. the kind of endurance it takes to handle and drive a car at such high speeds is a talent.
my friends and i used to think it was a joke too. until a friend introduced it to us. we all picked a driver and cheered him on and since then we've become pretty hooked on it. i think most people just need the opportunity to enjoy it. or at least just open up their minds to it.
2006-06-15 05:05:25 · answer #1 · answered by turkeybacon 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm a big nascar fan too! People who don't like it just don't know. They think it's not a sport and that it's stupid to just turn left, but if all those people went to see an actual race in person, they'd love it too. You can't beat the fast cars going by, the loudness of the engines, and the smell of that fuel. Awsome!!!!! What other sport can you get up close and personal with the sports figures, And spend 3 days in the same place the sport is going on, and just have a big 3 day party?
2006-06-15 12:40:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nascar can be compared to golf. As a kid, when I watch golf I hated it. It wasn't until I grew up and played it, until I really learned to appreciate it. So, I'm sure for most people sitting in front of a TV for about 3 hours watching cars go around in a circle is pretty boring. But if we were to sit in a car and go about 180mph racing against 70 other people, we would have the time of our life. So in short...some sports are meant to be played and not watched.
2006-06-15 12:10:37 · answer #3 · answered by mrcarter82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is easy, because the probably never been to a race, and experienced the entire event. NASCAR is NOT just about a bunch of guys driving cars in circles! NASCAR is a Family!
2006-06-15 18:05:40 · answer #4 · answered by nygnut2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they don't understand the level of training it takes to have the endurance to handle a piece of machinery like a stock car for 500 miles of hard racing. They don't even consider it a sport because they haven't taken the time to pay attention to what it takes to get a car out of the pits in 14 seconds after changing 4 tires, filling the fuel cell, and possibly making handling corrections at the same time.
Don't worry about what they think. Enjoy Sunday afternoons anyway!
2006-06-15 13:55:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not everyone hates it, clearly. It's a multimillion dollar industry. However, it is my observation that many of the fans, especially here (I don't pretend to be global in my generalization) are rednecks or hillbillies. The swill beer, wear cut-off shorts and belly shirts (guys and girls, and lemme tell you it's not a pretty sight), and use poor grammar. It's almost as if they were putting on a southern accent too. Yeck! To me it's a loud, repetitive, dirty sport and since I am not into cars, gears and tires, it is not in the least interesting to me. Maybe many of the people you know feel the same way. Nonetheless, if you enjoy it, enjoy it! Just because I don't like it, or others don't like it, should not dampen your enthusiasm for the sport.
2006-06-15 13:46:57 · answer #6 · answered by ewvasquez2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has their own opinion, but NASCAR is a leading sport in America. NASCAR has a fan following of millions of people. Some may say that it isn't a sport, others will say that it is a "redneck" sport, etc. However, if you like it, then don't let others opinions effect you.
2006-06-15 12:28:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I LOVE Nascar!!! We are going to the race on the 25th of this month.
Racing is a southern born sport. It's catching on though.
Go Jeff #24 and Jimmy #48
2006-06-15 12:30:51 · answer #8 · answered by Simply Lovely 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They just dont understand i no how u feel they always say who would want to watch cars go around in circles for 4 hours i love nascar all the rest r haters
2006-06-15 18:38:39 · answer #9 · answered by danlyn2510 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You wanna get people into it get them to watch Bristol at night in august.Most people who do not like nascar do watch highlights to see the wrecks.Bristol has the wrecks plus the drama the whole way through.People are amazed when they see how many people are in the stands.Its a race that gets people addicted to nascar
2006-06-15 21:06:37 · answer #10 · answered by butchdalton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋