How many people here Like Nascar?

[Rich]

I like drag racing followed by sprint car dirt racing as a close second. But I also enjoy the NASCAR Cup and truck series, both of which I have followed for years.

 

[.]

Hate it.

K THX Bai.

 

[Joker]

I used to be a big Nascar guy, followed it alot every week. Then I went to the IRL race a few years back and the racing was 10 times better. I havent been back to the nascar race since. I still follow it some and actually I have watched the last 2 races but they have been only 4 races I've watched all year. NHRA is still king to me and always will be.

 

[turbo ken]

I turn on a nascar race when I feel like taking a nap, it works better than a sleeping pill IMHO.

 

[Deby]

Nascar like drag racing has changed a lot over the years...but they still put on a decent show...and if there are no drag races it is much better than some of the other shows on the tube. I have attended nascar events but would much rather attentd drag races...but if the tickets are free...I'll go. Like some of the others have stated IRL is better...I enjoy attending an IRL race...but even there it is still no contest...attending a drag race will win every time.

 

["Dr. Dirt"]

I don't follow the toothless ones at all like I do the straight-liners but I'll admit to watching them. I even have my favorites to root for. Tomorrow, on your way to work, count the stickers with NASCAR numbers or names in traffic and you'll agree that they have promoted quite well. Heck, I'll venture to say that housewives have even gotten into it over the rivalries within that sport.
I think NASCAR does a great job of showcasing the individuals and their teams and even manufacturers. I find that people love to hate some drivers/teams due to the rivalries and personalities that are displayed. Case in point, after today, Kyle Busch may want to lay low after intentionally sending Dale Jr. into the wall.
I find myself rooting for anybody but Tony Stewart, Kyle and Kurt Busch as a result of their on and off track antics. I also understand others who love them for their "Edgy" attitudes. To each his/her own.

 

[Demon]

Hate it..

I agree. Very Boring also.

 

[FABMAN]

MY HEART HAS ALWAYS BEEN WITH DRAG RACING. I DO FOLLOW NASCAR, HAVE A FANTASY LEAGUE, LIKE TO WATCH RACES LIKE RICHMOND AND UPCOMING DARLINGTON, THE TECHNOLOGY INTREAGUES ME, BUT DRAG RACING'S #1. PROBABLY WOULD VISIT FORUM IF THERE WAS ONE.

 

[sparky]

If you want to see real circle track racing, go to your local 1/4, 3/8 or 1/2 mile track and watch the late models. Best stock car racing there is. Mostly racers on a low budget that run like there is no tomorrow. Good stuff.

The Cup series and Nationwide series has become boring in the last several years. Its all about the money and who can get the fast young guys on board. If you are 22 years old without a big chance, you are probably never going to get one. Go to your local track and watch them rock and roll.

 

[Toejam]

I followed it pretty close back in the 90's, but the last few years I've drifted from it. Can't remember the last time I watched a complete race.

 

[vegasnitro]

I will watch any form of auto racing, love it all.

Drag Racing is my favorite though.

 

[Jim]

I like it better than (almost any) stick and ball sports.
(OK, I LOVE UCONN Women's Basketball)

That said, I'd rather watch NASCAR on TV than go to the venue (been to New Hampshire a couple times). NASCAR is a long long afternoon and it's easy to lose focus.

That'll NEVER happen at a Drag Race!

PS: I hate to subscribe to conspiracy theories but, it seems somebody throws debris on the track for a LATE CAUTION FLAG ANY time somebody has more than a 5 second lead. Seems 'kinda contrived.

 

[Paul]

I follow Nascar, but not as closely as drag racing. I usually attend at least 3 races a year and I do find it entertaining to watch both on TV and live.

 

[mick]

used to follow all motorsports a lot closer than i do now (including drag racing).
watch nascar ever now and then; grew up watching a group of racers that
are almost all retired from the sport, don't get as excited with the new, younger
group of racers; although for some reason i like to see carl edwards do well.

 

[n/a]

Like it, No. If it happens to be on when I am paying my bills I'll listen, but that's it. I did like it before the restrictor plates were implemented. It's just a half a step ahead of Ice Hockey for me. Oh wait, Hockey isn't a sport!

 

[Bullet]

I like the last 25 laps.

 

[HEMI6point1]

Like it, No. If it happens to be on when I am paying my bills I'll listen, but that's it. I did like it before the restrictor plates were implemented. It's just a half a step ahead of Ice Hockey for me. Oh wait, Hockey isn't a sport!

I find IRL races much more entertaining than NASCAR, but even so I'm not much of a fan of round-and-round-we-go races. I have more fun watching monster trucks or tractor pulls.

And Dan, I find Hockey and NASCAR very similar, in a way. Why? Much like much of NASCAR's "fans" just watch the races for the crashes, a good bit of hockey "fans" just watch to see who's going to get into a fist fight. Think I'm off-base? Last year, a mater said about the clean, crash-free race at Bristol: "Just a bunch of cars going around in circles." If there was a crash, I bet his comments would have been different.

 

[TAFC 5 81]

When Darrell Gwynn was injured and no longer drove, followed by my cousin's death (he worked for Darrell) the next year, I kinda lost some interest in Drag Racing. I still watched off and on but began to folow NASCAR too. By the mid-late 90s I was keeping up w/ both. The loss of Big E and the "rise of punks" in NASCAR put Drag Racing back on top for me.

 

[camaro]

I like the last 25 laps.

ditto that for me !

about the first three quarters of the race does not interest me at all other than testing out my TV's HI Def settings. Nothing looks better in HI Def than a 43 car multi color train goin' 200mph

 

[d'kid]

I like it better than (almost any) stick and ball sports.
(OK, I LOVE UCONN Women's Basketball)

That said, I'd rather watch NASCAR on TV than go to the venue (been to New Hampshire a couple times). NASCAR is a long long afternoon and it's easy to lose focus.

That'll NEVER happen at a Drag Race!

PS: I hate to subscribe to conspiracy theories but, it seems somebody throws debris on the track for a LATE CAUTION FLAG ANY time somebody has more than a 5 second lead. Seems 'kinda contrived.

Sorry Jim,
I Love my ODU Ladies.

I watch F-1 sometimes and LaMans and any 6 hour plus sports car racing.
and local short track stuff. Don't do Winston Cup or IRL/Cart.

d'kid