Do you think that racing is a sport?

Question

If its not, why does Yahoo list it under the sports category?

Answer 1

it is. it's a mentally and physically exhausting ordeal. trust me if curling can be considered a sport than hands down motorsports are grueling and are definitely a sport.

Answer 2

certainly it is a sport I dont understand why this question keeps coming up does anyone think driving a race car is an easy thing to do wrong it's a very exhausting job one that not just anyone can do someone not in shape could not do it these guys drive flat out for 4 to 6 hours enduring temperatures in the 110 degree plus range is NASCAR a sport you betcha !!

Answer 3

If people consider Golf a Sport then racing is a sport because both require skill.

Answer 4

It is!! You got your question in the right category. Yes, motor sports is very much a sport.

Answer 5

I would like to see any one who says it isn't sit in a 120* plus car and drive for 3-5 hours. Let's see how you can react with 43 other cars around you doing the same speed.

That fires me up. YES it's a sport.

Answer 6

Racing is the only sport. Everything else is a game.

Answer 7

No idea why anyone would consider it a sport. It's better there than under Entertainment.

Answer 8

Yes, Not every sport requires ball.

Answer 9

while the drivers aren't actually doing much under their own power, it takes reflexes like a cat to drive.

chalk it up to a sports sub-category, I guess.
probably why it's called "motorsports"

Answer 10

It is definitely a sport.
Just look at Formula 1 drivers. They endure massive forces and extreme conditions of heat and humidity during a race. They must be endurance-fit athletes with great driving skill.