why is going to a NASCAR race such a miserable experience?
340344
I went to the race in Martinsville just a couple of weeks ago, and to a certain extent, you are right. It used to be a very enjoyable experience. Now, it's kinda iffy. Way too many people are crammed into the little bleachers and the weather can be tricky in April. Since the NASCAR season goes almost all year long, there are some times when you fry at a racetrack and there are some times when you throw snowballs at each other. I go to see the speed and smell the exhaust. Two things that the TV cameras cannot bring into my home. I have always said that alcohol should be banned inside gates, but that may never happen because of the promotion of beers on the track. However certain tracks (like Charlotte) have a section of grandstands that are "family friendly"; no smoking or drinking in those areas. You may want to look into those next time.
1030254
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.
562183
If you are talking about changing it from Winston Cup to Nextel Cup, it is because that was the major sponsor on Nascar for many years.  Now that the tobacco companies are taking blame for their products, they backed out of Nascar and Nextel stepped in.\nAnd Nascar doesn't suck, in my opinion.  It is people that think it sucks that suck.  This is strictly my opinion.  You can take it personally or not, but don't judge others for what they like as I have done in this statement.  Shame on me.
520995
We had this discussion last weekend at home.  I think it's unfair to the Busch drivers when the Cup guys are always stealing their thunder.  If you make it to Cup, race Cup.  Leave the other series alone.
986610
Hey, I gotta say I must agree with you. It sounds horrible for me to say, but Dale just isn't good. He has had a couple Busch championships (I think), but SO WHAT? He never wins a nextel cup championship!!! Why is he considered a good driver when he hasn't done as well as other drivers (like Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, and Matt Kenseth)? He may have money, but it's because of commercials...BIG DEAL. Anybody can do that!! You know why? There's no driving involved!!!The fans like him because his father died. The fans are blind about their loyalty. I really did like his father, and may he rest in peace. However, although I don't dislike Jr as a person, I DO dislike him as a driver. He's lame. Jr.'s a cool guy, but not cool on the track!\n\nAnd hey, are you a Tony fan? I see that 20 on your avatar. He's my fave driver!!! :-)
1179895
I have been to that speedway and Chicagoland speedway every year for NASCAR. it is great, better than tv or anything else. Just go and bring lots of money for food, water, and souvenirs. Wear sunscreen and be prepared for a long day. Even Friday, the time trials and saturday, the busch races are lots of fun. I always get a weekend pass and a pit pass, so much fun. LOL.
1074140
I have been a NASCAR fan a very long time.  NASCAR used to vary the amount of cars that would be allowed to participate at any give race depending on the track.  It wasn't until about 9 or maybe 10 years ago that NASCAR ruled that only 43 cars would be allowed to participate at every race.  This makes for especially fun and exciting races at tracks like Bristol and Richmond.  There are rare cases where there are less than 43 cars start the race, but never more than 43 cars become far too dangerous on the track.
1111493
Probably because they have never got to truly "experience" Nascar!  It isn't some peoples cup of tea.  Me personally, I love Nascar, and don't think it's a hillbilly sport!  I would like to see any of the haters go through the strain those drivers go through every week, it's a lot tougher than it looks.  Let's send them for a Richard Petty driving experience, I hope Yahoo! is paying!
1017266
Wow, I wonder if it hurts to be that big of a moron (a select few above answers)\n\nI think the go or go home policy is good, but it should be done by driver points. I give a darn that your teammate is really good and can save your rear..No, prove your dang self.. \n\nSome of the times they really need to reevaluate the double file restarts. Hello.. last race in the chase in 2004 anyone?? Yeah, I rest my case. I know they have made some adjustments..but sometimes it still realy irks my bubble. \n\nI think they should really re-format the chase. Three years, and I still can't get to it. It makes Nascar more about luck than ever before. A great skilled driver can miss the chase b/c of some crappy luck. Jeff Gordon last year. Tony Stewart is sitting in the do or die seat right now, b/c he's had some bad luck with accidents, but not b/c of his skill as a driver. \n\nYa know, I really don't have a great answer to this..b/c quite honestly, I don't know. I mean, it's hard to say as a spectator what would be better for the well-being of the sport. I suppose that's why I sit in front of my tv screen everday, and don't sit in the big exec chair.
1025412
Not me. To expensive. Been going to NASCAR all over the country. Enjoy, dude !!!   :)\n\nHope Tony wins (for you).  Go Matt Kenseth  !!!
1100744
There is a lot more to racing than going around.  There are the setups - which if they are off a little, you will not have a good day.  There are tires, shocks, engine parts, etc that with the right tweaking will get that little extra that you will need to win.  \n\nThen once on the track, there is the skill of the driver, knowing where to go, how much to push the car, then when & how much to back off to prevent wrecking.\n\nThis is the same whether you are talking about your local Sat night short track or super speedway. \n\nAnd, in what other sport do you push yourself to the limit and take your life (and others) in your hand everytime you go on the track?  \n\nThe excitement is to see who has the luck and the skill to win each race......\n\nTake some time & don't just watch the cars go around, pay attention to what they are doing & adjusting in order to win!
1113252
NASCAR FANS are like a big family, if you need something at the track, & someone has extra, it is givin to ya', no matter who you root for...........I don't think the people in England have the knowledge of the stock car's capabilities......TOO MUCH OPEN WHEEL......For NASCAR you need to understand drafting, wedge, tire pressure, 100 MPH tape...ETC to really understand it................GLAD YOU ENJOYED YOURSELF, GOOD LUCK...............NASCAR # 1....
1132752
They don't know what NASCAR racing is really about. They think it's just what they see on race day, what's shown on television. They probably have never read any books on NASCAR(and there are plenty of books out there)that tell people what really goes on behind the scenes, how the drivers got into racing, how those cars are built(not on an assembly line!),qualifying, point standings, tracks(especially since all haters ASSUME all tracks are just 'turning left' there are two ROAD COURSES, Infineon and Watkins Glen)...\nand some people just aren't into racing. Of any kind. Period.
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.
1105197
the best would have to be all the saftey equipment(hans device, saftey barriers/soft walls,better seat belts/better helmets),       and the worse would have to be the restrictor plate racing,,(example Daytonna-Talladehga)  having them all bunched up waiting for the "big one",,its like watching an IROC race,,follow the leader,,can't make a pass unless you have a drafting buddy,,dump the plate,,reduce the engine size and let them race, thats one mistake by NASCAR,,letting NASCAR decide who can be a sponser for a race team(thats a joke)teams need a sponser but can't have one because they are not approved(tobacco and alcohol,comdons,platex for example,not allowed)and now the smaller gas tanks at some races,,and now by letting TOYOTA into an AMERICAN race,,NASCAR is an American race,,sorry thats my 2 cents worth,I'm done
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.
978416
All F1 drivers are cry-babies, they will never make it in NASCAR.  Never!