Thoughts on NASCAR?

[patsbimmer1]

I don't hate it I just don't follow it or go out of my way to watch it.  Any racing is better than none.

[B C]

NASCAR has done neat things with archaic technology and it deserves merit, but I think its boring as hell to watch/follow. 

F1 technical advancements do more for road car technology development than NASCAR developments do, IMO.

[328ci]

Everyone should watch the Top Gear episode where Richard goes to Texas motor speedway. Gives a good perspective on it then the usual "rednecks driving in a circle" diagnosis. Its a lot more than that

[B C]

Yes, the main point they made is that its more exciting for the spectator since the action is always visible and the cars are close together, unlike a stage rally where you may see a car for 5 seconds  every 5 minutes

[Ryan...]

patsbimmer1 said:

 Any racing is better than none.

I agree, to an extent.. NASCAR can be good in the final 15 laps for me, but I skip the first 6,985 laps.

Drag racing is unbearable.

[KaiserRolls]

Ryan... said:

 NASCAR can be good in the final 15 laps for me, but I skip the first 6,985 laps.

This is how I feel about it.

I just watch the end for the Burnouts.

[YoungCR]

One of my best friends is a nascar nut. I've gone to some races with him it I'm not as into it. I'm interested in score buts that's about it.

[I love my E39]

Jeff Gordon in the #24 Dupont Chevy Monte Carlo!. Will always be a fan of his but havent followed the races since for about 8 years..

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[straight6pwr]

really, i think watching 300 laps/3 hours of ANY race is pretty boring, 24hr LeMans, Nascar, etc.

Nascar i dislike because the idea that the fans are excited by crashes and the sport is designed to allow them versus discourage them.  obviously, the drivers have made the choice to risk their lives, but that still doesn't make it OK to me. (this is also why i hate fighting sports)

also, i have driven a stock car. it was unrefined and awful. sounded amazing and was fun to drive on the milwaukee mile, but the car itself was the most un-cool part of the experience. oh yeah and the bastards claimed it was the same car the pros drive, but you could tell it had a limiter on it. when I asked them about it after driving, they just denied it.

[KaiserRolls]

That's why the fans love restrictor plate races. Keeps the cars close and maximizes chances of big pile ups because they are going four wide into a corner.

[pilotjoe]

I watch it off and on, but I haven't really been "into it" for many years. I'm a huge fan of Formula 1 and sports cars, and also watch motorcycle racing.

Joe

"Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat"

[KaiserRolls]

pilotjoe said:

I watch it off and on, but I haven't really been "into it" for many years. I'm a huge fan of Formula 1 and sports cars, and also watch motorcycle racing.

Joe

"Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat"

I love motorcycle racing and super cross/motocross. The only issues with that is privateers have almost zero chance of winning. But that's the way it seems to go in most large racing orgs.