NAS What?

NASCAR is a sport that I am very unfamiliar with. I know what it is because I live in the south. I understand the point system because I watch sports center. Finally, I know the names of a few famous NASCAR drivers. I believe that it does take a lot to be a NASCAR driver. The drivers experience a lot of G-forces and have to drive in a cockpit that can reach scorching heats. On top of all this, they have to drive for hundreds of laps without losing focus. One small mistake could mean life or death. Even knowing all of this, I still consider NASCAR not to be a sport.

I feel that NASCAR is popular for one reason in the south. I may feel this way because of stereotypes in the south about rednecks and trash. I feel that NASCAR is popular because you tailgate before the event, during the event, and after the event. I have friends who are in no way rednecks or even souther but still love NASCAR. Regardless, I feel that the sport is watched by so many because it gives people an excuse to get drunk and eat a lot of food. These things are good but if its just a party, its not a sport.

This topic seemed really controversial to me, so I did a little research. Here is a link to a really entertaining debate about what makes a sport a sport and if NASCAR counts.