02-28-2007, 01:47 AM
"I have always found it strange why anyone would want to watch racing of any kind who isn't actively involved or a participant in the sport at some level. How does an un or underinformed person even know what they are watching or begin to understand the skill that's required? "
Bingo! You are spot on, but that is where Nascar like football has excelled. They do educate the fans and the action is predominantly in full view. Watching an ALMS race from T1 at the Glen is ....okay. I sat in premo seats at the F1 track,Nurburgring for vintage races last August. Fun for about 20minute, but we moved to the paddock to look around afterwards. You need a specific driver or team to root for to keep anyone's attention. Thus the comment I remember most " Rolex drivers know everyone in the stands, but in Nascar everyone in the stands know who the drivers are."
Bingo! You are spot on, but that is where Nascar like football has excelled. They do educate the fans and the action is predominantly in full view. Watching an ALMS race from T1 at the Glen is ....okay. I sat in premo seats at the F1 track,Nurburgring for vintage races last August. Fun for about 20minute, but we moved to the paddock to look around afterwards. You need a specific driver or team to root for to keep anyone's attention. Thus the comment I remember most " Rolex drivers know everyone in the stands, but in Nascar everyone in the stands know who the drivers are."