Would you consider Nascar racing a sport?
81417
Yes.  Sports don't cease to be sports just b/c they aren't played on a grass field.  It is more of an individual sport, similar to tennis and golf in that respect.  In fact, some argue none of those are "sports" b/c they don't involve teams.  [except ryder cups, doubles, etc...]
1060806
k..let me get on my box for a second. \nyes, i'm getting very annoyed with a lot of things, including fellow nascar fans. \nthe haters/basher will always be there. oh well, their loss. they are missing out on a great thing. i am amused that they find it in their time to deal with something they claim to hate so much.. personally, i have better things to do with my time than focus on something i do not enjoy. to me, it's easier to let it slide off my back then to get annoyed with it. they have no impact on my life and i can watch my tv or sit at a track w/o their approval so i can happily go aklong my merrily nascar way.  however, you have to look at what some fans are putting out there to the public. i say some, b/c i know there are still some TRUE fans out there.\n\nfirst, let's get something straight: nascar is about racing. it's not about sex. so can we please of the love of all things holy in racing stop throwing underwear at driver's like jr or kasey kahne. yeah, we got it..some people think they are easy on the eyes. pretty does not pay the bills unless you are dancing on tables. driver are drivers. they are there for the talent and the sport. let's stop demeaning them like a freakin' piece of grade a meat. now, as i said, yes, there are some that are easy on the eyes. i lvoe tony, i think he's gorgeous, but if he could drive a car i wouldn't hae one piece of #20 gear.. if fans put it out there like it's all about something so shallow people will take that and use it.\n\nsecond things are getting just ugly inside the sport. personally, i'm getting really extremely tired of everyne being ridiculous about the rivalries. i mean, yes, there are rivaliries and you can bag on other driver's a bit..but in the past years it has gotten to the extreme. it's gone from my driver can outdriver you driver.. to your driver is a lying cheating, homesexual, whinng scumbag..and it's just not nescessary. \npeople just can't admit when they are outraced, and it's irritating. i mean when someone besides their driver wins it becomes a matter of cheating an blah blah blah.. how about you just admit that you got outraced on that one. every driver would rather win against the best and have it be considered as a good win b/c they truly outraced.. and every driver would rather lose to a good driver than one who just got lucky. \nit's getting really disgusting that people are like wishing harm, actual bodily harm on other driver's..Now that's just plain sick and wrong.\nseriously, my two favorite driver's are probably on the top of the hate list..so i've gotten used to it over the years..but i still think it's gone way overboard and really makes me want to be escorted out of the tracks in handcuffs. i mean some people just need their stupidy stuffed right down their throats sideways.. \n\nnow we take all that and put it out there for the non nascar people to view and what do you think thy are going to take from it?? it's all about representing things better. \nk i will jump off my box now..thanks.
1046629
You know, I understand how you may feel this way. However, it's quite natural for people to stick up for a sport they like. Just like football...for example...if people like it, they will stick up for it until the end no matter what people think. That's the beauty of being a fan...a true, old fashioned fan of a sport. I happen to be a large NASCAR fan and I would stick up for it in a second. But I'm far from being a redneck. I live in the Northeast, and I do a lot of things that a lot of people think is stuffy and elite...and not redneck-like. I am nothing like a redneck, but still adore the sport. It's just something I like...just like I enjoy watching water polo....or just like I enjoy playing tennis or fencing. I'm sure you understand what I mean. Don't assume that all NASCAR fans are all rednecks. I'm not, and I know others who also aren't. I know you'll probably just pick a best answer from somebody who writes the opposite of what I'm saying (or should I say, typing!) but try to understand my meaning.
9172
THERE WOULD BE MILLINS OF NASCAR FANS NASCAR IS THE #1 MOTOR SPORT OUT THERE. AND DONT SEE THAT CHANGING,
489756
is there any other sport,  :-)      Kasey Kahne is the driver of choice,,,I like several others
1166744
yeah, they probably would.. nascar haters don't get us or the sport.. ahh well, sucks to be them.. hate it for them. my life is good. i enjoy my sport, and i give a yawn if someone hates the sport i love. i don't really enjoy wwe, but i don't wish death upon their fans..and really, if people got nothing better to do than bag on a sport  that has gone far above proving it's success and popularity than yeah, i suppose they need to move on, cuz we ain't goin' nowhere..
253420
I think every sport has something beautiful about it.  Even if we don't appreciate it.  Football is human chess/warfare.  The beauty is the strategy.  Baseball's beauty is that anything can happen on any given swing.  Basketball's beauty is that it's like Jazz in action.  You have the team element/band....but you have beautiful solos.....example....Iverson passing and defending as part of the team....but then going to the basket, all improvisation, against multiple men, and taking it to the hoop.  I haven't figured out what the beauty of hockey is....but I'm sure it has something to it.  Please note...Nascar has nothing interesting about it...but this is not an exception to my rule because it isn't a sport.
96442
Im not sure how you would do that cause I dont see how nascar is a sport although I like nascar.
404649
Yes.\n\nIt’s the perfect sport for Rednecks.  What other sport can you down a kegger of beer and still be able to follow?\n\nThere making a left tuurrrnnnn.\n\nOh look, they making another left tuurrrnnnn.\n\nCan you believe it, another left tuurrrnnnn.\n\nWhat do ya thinks gonna happen next?\n\nAnother left tuurrrnnnn.
292042
Yes. With the "Race to the Cup" for the top ten for one thing. When one position in points can mean hundreds of thousands of $, I feel sorry for the guy in eleventh place. Under the old rule 11Th place could possibly move up a couple of spots to 8Th or 9Th, maybe. And what are all these penalties for "non-approved" parts. These parts aren't illegal, just not from a supplier that has sucked up (payed off?) to NASCAR. Used to be you could run any part that conformed with the rules. It didn't matter if you built it yourself or bought it. And these young drivers, used to be that a driver had a few years of experience before moving up to NASCAR's big league. These new drivers are good, but inexperienced. And the new drivers all seem to fit the cookie cutter corporate image. They are good looking and articulate. A short guy like Cale Yarbourgh, or a driver that spoke like his mouth was full of marbles like Buddy Baker, or an ex-convict like Junior Johnson, wouldn't make it in today's corporate racing world. I think NASCAR should stop being such a glamor sport and go back to basics, go fast, turn left, and may the best driver/car win. I'm curious as to how many of these race fans are really fans. A lot of these people only watch racing on the TV or maybe attend a couple of NASCAR races a year. How many go to their local short track? Almost everyone in the contiental U.S. is within an hour's drive to a local track. These tracks offer about 4 hours or more of entertainment for under $15 on most nights. Whether the track is paved or dirt, running late models, open wheeled sprint cars or modifieds, you will probaly see some exciting racing. As I said before, let's get back to basics.
821747
I "draw the line" where success depends on the participant being in better physical condition than the opponent or not.  Thus, NASCAR is a sport, board games not.  Juggling?  Well, you could make an argument that conditioning is a factor, but geez...
178480
NFL. NASCAR is a very close second.\n\nAnd, no, NASCAR is no longer just a "redneck" sport. In fact, in the future you may likely see the NFL take a cue from NASCAR and start placing sponsors on the players' jerseys to support the astronomical salaries the players are demanding.
552434
YES, track is a real sport -- In fact, it is probably the most pure sport in existence.  It's the only non-subjective competition around.  There are no rules, no equipment, and nowhere to place the blame if you lose.\n\nIt is simply "who is the fastest?"  or in distance events, "Who can run the best race?"
1067247
It is much more than driving in circles.  The strain, the talent and all it takes to drive those fast cars on those tracks is trememdous.  I know why NASCAR is #1 and it's because of the fans, the sport itself and you don't have to be a millionaire to participate.  You can go to a race or just watch it on tv and they are family!  You will not find a greater group of people anywhere!  They will go out of their way to see that the fans get the autographs or whatever it is they want.  They do alot for charities too.  Not a selfish bone in any of their bodies.  Hail NASCAR I'm your #1 FAN & supporter.
590805
It is important to remember that NASCAR is a dictatorship.  They can fine or punish anyone at any given moment, and they have nobody to answer to.  They can drop a caution flag whenever they feel like it, and they can dock someone points or make their wallet a bit lighter whenever they wish.  The NASCAR rule book is nothing short of vague and confusing.  NASCAR does play favorites.  They are far more likely to come down harder on a rookie or an underdog, and often use them to make a point to the "others".  No, its not really fair, but again, the only people who can realistically do anything about it are the fans, who are the sole reason for the success of the sport as it is today.
350691
Yes, I think it is a very fun sport.  What about you?
43866
nascar? yeah, i like bristol cuz lots of crashes, i was about to go to daytona 500 last feb but didnt and i m a jimmie johnson fan. U