Every driver I have ever met has been so nice to all of there fans...I was totally amazed so I want your imput..Only that apply to this question, thanks.
2006-06-25 13:47:08 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Auto Racing
I have to agree. Of all of them I can't say that I have had a bad experience with any of them. I know people have gotten rubbed the wrong way, but in the driver's defense: there is a certain time to bother them and a lot more inappropriate times.
I think it stems from their upbringing. Most of these guys grew up in smalltown USA and with families just like their fans. Some of the young ones grew up as fans of some of the major names in this sport. So they also know what's it's like to be a fan. Racing is bred in southern region where there is such a thing as manners. That has been bred into the sport. The elders in this sport have passed down the appropriate way to act to some of the younger ones and have set a mold of how driver's should act in response to their fans.
A lot of their parents worked overly hard just to put the money into racing. A lot of them struggled, and I think they can relate to where their fans come from. Most of them did not grow up with money. Most of them grew up just like most of their fans did. Too most of them the money is just an added bonus..it's getting to ride every week that makes them happy, and they know the reason they get to do that is their fans, and they are thankful to the fans that support them, and realize that you tick your fans off and there's a good chance you'd be gone tomorrow. These sponsers pay a crapload of money for driver's that can reach out to the fans, and they lose that ability and the sponser will go with someone else. Most of these driver's know they can go from hero to zero real quick fast and in a hurry and they could be back on the short track wondering if they've got enough gas to get home from next weekend's race or not.
2006-06-25 18:13:36 · answer #1 · answered by smokes_girl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Credit Richard Petty for this. Read his biography and you understand. He set the standard for drivers to follow and to the credit of the gentlemen involved they follow his example today. I personally witnessed Petty at Michigan International Speedway once take almost 30 minutes to walk 200 feet surrounded by fans stopping to sign autographs every couple of feet....posing for pictures and talking with people. With that famous Petty grin on his face the entire time. Best part was it was a genuine grin...not forced like when a photographer says "say cheese"! Petty recgnized years ago that without fans NASCAR would not succeed. There are only two men in the entire world that deserve credit for NASCAR. One is Big Bill France for the idea and Richard Petty.
2006-06-26 00:35:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I have experienced, most of them are just great guys that have worked hard to get where they are today. My brother-in-law went in the pits at Texas last year and said that he talked to about 10-15 drivers and they all were down to earth guys. Several of them sat down and talked for about 15 minutes or more to him until they had to do something else. They also know that without the fans, their sport would not be this big.
2006-06-26 06:10:52 · answer #3 · answered by lcombsfan_00 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nascar drivers seem to have a more personal relationship with their fans than in other sports, like football. They are all so polite, and really appreciate their fan base!
2006-06-25 14:04:19 · answer #4 · answered by GirlsRGamers2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, NASCAR drivers truly appreciate their fans. They know the fans helped make them superstars. And most of them are pretty much down-to-earth, not snobbish like some other sports stars.
2006-06-25 14:18:24 · answer #5 · answered by carledwards99andtonystewart20fan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple answer: Because they are human just like we are. Everyone involved in Nascar is a big family, this includes the fans! We support one anopther through the good and bad times!
2006-06-26 05:10:34 · answer #6 · answered by nygnut2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For one thing, NASCAR started with southern roots, and if you have ever heard of southern gentlemen, you understand. The new drivers come from all over the U.S., but they still accept the customs of the driving forefathers like Richard Petty. If they don't act like gentlemen ( Tony Stewart a few years ago), the media eat them up.
2006-06-25 15:18:04 · answer #7 · answered by benninb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They understand that their fans also support there sponsors who in turn fund their teams. NASCAR fans are very loyal to their drivers and their driver sponsors. I just got back from SUBWAY, and used some SCOTT'S on my lawn and drank a MILLER LITE, and then I sent my friend a box by UPS and went to TARGET to buy some COKE.
2006-06-26 05:31:02 · answer #8 · answered by wbroyhobbs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they respect their fans. They know that without the fans, they wouldn't be where they are. It is the only sport that I know of where the competitors spend so much time with the fans. That's why it is the most popular sport in the US.
2006-06-25 18:30:34 · answer #9 · answered by mcmurrayjamiefan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are that way because they know who put them there and they are humans too. Most people forget that drivers have emotions just like them. They once were fans and they appreciate the love their fans give them
2006-06-29 19:18:13 · answer #10 · answered by Smokes Angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋