Nascar Explained for Europeans

[hech54]

I just heard some silly BULLSHIT here on BBC in Germany that I need to clarify to those of you who are not familiar with NASCAR racing in America. I'm sure you've seen it on TV...it's the car race where "Good Ole Boys" chase each other around in a circle.
Anyhow...the BBC Sports commentator stated something to the fact like "...Nascar is the racing where fans get to see their favorite car - thought tweeked for performance - pitted against rival carmaker's cars....."
Um....let me tell you that that statement is EXTREMELY wrong...although quite a few Nascar fans in America also believe this is true....mainly the fans who live in trailer parks, drink Budweiser ONLY from cans and own a HUGE collection of white "wife-beater" T-Shirts....each with one sleeve stretched and stained from rolling up their Marlboro cigarette packs in it.

There is NOT ONE part of a Nascar car that even slightly resembles...or would fit....their favorite Dodge, Ford or Chevrolet that is sitting out in their yard amoungst the other (insert same company car name as their favorite) that are up on blocks.....one of which now has a dog chained to it and the car is now a posh and luxurious dog house complete with a built in water bowl thanks to the genious of Bubba (the wife's son to her first marriage) tearing off the armrest in the center console just prior to beating the dog with the armrest for having the nerve to howl and bark while everyone was trying to listen to "Loretta Lynn - The Early Years" special on the radio.
Each and every Nascar car is gone over by Nascar officials before each race with a series of templates to verify that each and every car has the same proportions. The hood is "this" high, the ass end is "this" high, the angle of the rear spoiler is "this" much....and so on and so on. If you've ever seen a Nascar car in person....you will realize that the headlights, grillwork and emblem(Dodge, Ford or Chevrolet) are PAINTED ON.....and the last time I checked...Ford never made a two-door Ford Taurus (I'm dating myself here....sorry).
So please remember to think twice the next time you recognise your American friend's favorite car being chased by a Good Ole Boy who is driving your American friend's least favorite American made car....that those cars are NOT IN ANY WAY related to those cars in the showroom....or the one they use as an extra beer cooler in the yard during the chilly months.
Thank You

[yoda313]

Hello,

Well - I think I disagree slightly hech64.

Don't carmakers have to have a street version of the car before it can be raced in NASCAR????

Kevin

(ok so the racing version is just a rough outline of the car but there has to be some kind of "for sale" version of it to the public right????)

[ZAPPER]

Ain't much "stock" in stock car racing now days.

[BJ_M]

only by name -- hech54 is right, not even one nut is from the car maker .

also of course these are rear wheel drive cars ... while the retail cars are not ..


only one tiny mistake by hech54, there are a number of templates used - each of which is for a particular brand/model ...... though in practice, not much diff. ..

the bodies are just about interchangeable ... they are just very lightweight fiberglass ....

[BJ_M]

Ain't much "stock" in stock car racing now days.

there is true stock car racing -- its a different racing body ...



also - some nascar races are not just going around in circles ... a few are on road courses .. a different car is used for that ...

[pacmania_2001]

Nascar = Boring as shit.

[ZAPPER]

Nascar = Boring as shit.

How could seeing a 200MPH car hit a concrete wall be called boring? Are you sick or something? And catching air and flipping? Is that boring? What about all of the fire and smoke? And cars going into the stands? Are you one of those sick bastards that would watch a four hour race just to see who will finish first?

Hell I think the sport would be better if they had like a tank or bulldozer going around the track in the oppisite direction! Now that would be great! And don't allow brakes on the cars, yeah, thats the ticket!

I live about four miles from the Atlanta track. I don't mind the races, but the traffic from Thrusday thru Sunday night is unbeleivable!

[yoda313]

Nascar = Boring as shit.

How could seeing a 200MPH car hit a concrete wall be called boring? Are you sick or something? And catching air and flipping? Is that boring? What about all of the fire and smoke? And cars going into the stands? Are you one of those sick bastards that would watch a four hour race just to see who will finish first?

Hell I think the sport would be better if they had like a tank or bulldozer going around the track in the oppisite direction! Now that would be great! And don't allow brakes on the cars, yeah, thats the ticket!

I live about four miles from the Atlanta track. I don't mind the races, but the traffic from Thrusday thru Sunday night is unbeleivable!

Hello,

Hey everyone is a critic. Racing is OK to me but hard to watch the whole thing.

It's like how I can't understand how people don't love HOCKEY - I mean the body checks alone are worth watching!

Kevin

[ZAPPER]

Nascar = Boring as shit.

How could seeing a 200MPH car hit a concrete wall be called boring? Are you sick or something? And catching air and flipping? Is that boring? What about all of the fire and smoke? And cars going into the stands? Are you one of those sick bastards that would watch a four hour race just to see who will finish first?

Hell I think the sport would be better if they had like a tank or bulldozer going around the track in the oppisite direction! Now that would be great! And don't allow brakes on the cars, yeah, thats the ticket!

I live about four miles from the Atlanta track. I don't mind the races, but the traffic from Thrusday thru Sunday night is unbeleivable!

Hello,

Hey everyone is a critic. Racing is OK to me but hard to watch the whole thing.

It's like how I can't understand how people don't love HOCKEY - I mean the body checks alone are worth watching!

Kevin

Yeah, I posted a negative in the hocky thread too. Canadas national past time is fist fighting, that's why their national sport is hocky. And last week I went to a fist fight and a damb race broke out!

I do enjoy most sports and I realize that at the pro level you are seeing some of the best players in the world. I know that you don't get to the pros without dedicating your life to the game But the hard core fans are what I am actually making fun of. I just don't get it. Why spend $100,000. on a RV that you take to every race if you are not part of the money making side of it?

[lordsmurf]

NASCAR can be fun to watch.

If I wanted boring, I'd watch golf, soccer or basketball.

[BJ_M]

curling ...


it's actually Canada's national sport ... (i think)

[DVDDave]

Nascar = Boring as shit.

How could seeing a 200MPH car hit a concrete wall be called boring? Are you sick or something? And catching air and flipping? Is that boring? What about all of the fire and smoke? And cars going into the stands? Are you one of those sick bastards that would watch a four hour race just to see who will finish first?

Hell I think the sport would be better if they had like a tank or bulldozer going around the track in the oppisite direction! Now that would be great! And don't allow brakes on the cars, yeah, thats the ticket!

I live about four miles from the Atlanta track. I don't mind the races, but the traffic from Thrusday thru Sunday night is unbeleivable!

ever watch it from the pits???? pretty cool stuff. have you even been to a race???

[hech54]

Athlete:
: a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina

Um....NO.

[ZAPPER]

Yeah I have been. I don't drink anymore so being around a bunch of drunk hillbillys isn't all that much fun (should have left the family at home) I don't really have any problems with sports except it can get expensecive to get good seats, pit passes or to party in the infeild. Ain't no doubt about it, it is an all weekend party!

[canadateck]

curling ...


it's actually Canada's national sport ... (i think)

"In 1994, Bill C-212 was introduced to officially declare hockey as Canada's national sport. Opposition came from supporters of lacrosse who wanted to recognize the traditional and cultural significance of this sport. Consequently, Bill C-212 was amended to recognize both sports. Thus, on May 12, 1994, Canada's National Sport Act (Bill C-212) became law, reading: "To recognize hockey as Canada's National Winter Sport and lacrosse as Canada's National Summer Sport". While hockey's popularity is unquestionable - especially in Canada, lacrosse is still enjoyed by Canadians and has gained popularity in the United States, England, Ireland, and Scotland."

[rallynavvie]

The only thing that impresses me during a NASCAR race is watching the service crews do their thing. Compared to F1 and rally the actual racing part of NASCAR seems pretty lame. The excuse a lot of fans make saying they watch it for the crashes (as macabre as that is) must not have ever seen a WRC event. Motorsport is so watered down here in the US. It starts with the lame, watered-down versions of cars we get here

[DVDDave]

how about some of the pretty girls with the tight tee shirts???

[BJ_M]

curling ...


it's actually Canada's national sport ... (i think)

"In 1994, Bill C-212 was introduced to officially declare hockey as Canada's national sport. Opposition came from supporters of lacrosse who wanted to recognize the traditional and cultural significance of this sport. Consequently, Bill C-212 was amended to recognize both sports. Thus, on May 12, 1994, Canada's National Sport Act (Bill C-212) became law, reading: "To recognize hockey as Canada's National Winter Sport and lacrosse as Canada's National Summer Sport". While hockey's popularity is unquestionable - especially in Canada, lacrosse is still enjoyed by Canadians and has gained popularity in the United States, England, Ireland, and Scotland."

oh -- thats better ...

[yoda313]

Hello,

To recognize hockey as Canada's National Winter Sport and lacrosse as Canada's National Summer Sport".

Hmm... Lots of duality in Canada - two languages and two "OFFICIAL SPORTS"

Kevin

(nothing wrong with that just curious )

[hech54]

Why do Canadians **** Doggie Style?



So they can both watch the Hockey game....

[DVDDave]

Why do Canadians **** Doggie Style?



So they can both watch the Hockey game....

[Grimey]

Why do Canadians **** Doggie Style?



So they can both watch the Hockey game....

damn straight

[Faustus]

Why do Canadians **** Doggie Style?



So they can both watch the Hockey game....

What hockey damnit!? What hockey!

[DVDDave]

Why do Canadians **** Doggie Style?



So they can both watch the Hockey game....

What hockey damnit!? What hockey!

hey---we got the DAYTONA 500 in a few hours, and pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training--who the hell needs hockey!!!

[yoda313]

Hello,

Oh that 500 race is today???? Who knew????

I mean it's nothing like football where you hear about the SUPERBOWL months in advance :P :P

Kevin

[ZAPPER]

Hello,

Oh that 500 race is today???? Who knew????

I mean it's nothing like football where you hear about the SUPERBOWL months in advance :P :P

Kevin

True NASCAR fans have a built in calender to remind them about the races Kind of like a homming pigeon knows his way, so the fans just know.

It is a hard event to watch on TV for some, but it is even harder to watch inperson. The atmosphere at the track is like a carnavile(SP) and the race takes a back seat to the activities around you. (Topless women, fist fights, free give aways, drunks puking at your feet, famous people walking by, you puking on famous peoples feet, you get the picture) Oh and I almost forgot, I have never been to a race up north like Pocono, but in the south, it is HOT do understand what I mean? A quarter million people crammed into a concrete paved venue with no shade in 100 degree sun. I mean Hot!

[DVDDave]

Hello,

Oh that 500 race is today???? Who knew????

I mean it's nothing like football where you hear about the SUPERBOWL months in advance :P :P

Kevin

yeah--NASCAR is sooo good that they have thier superbowl at the beginning of the season---don't knock NASCAR YADO313

[yoda313]

Hello,

Oh that 500 race is today???? Who knew????

I mean it's nothing like football where you hear about the SUPERBOWL months in advance :P :P

Kevin

yeah--NASCAR is sooo good that they have thier superbowl at the beginning of the season---don't knock NASCAR YADO313

Hello,

the race takes a back seat to the activities around you. (Topless women

Hmm... May have to rethink my stance on NASCAR

yeah--NASCAR is sooo good that they have thier superbowl at the beginning of the season---don't knock NASCAR YADO313

Um - how many people have hit hard on HOCKEY??? Or how about STAR WARS???? I think I'm just as entitled to gripe about somebody else's passion as they do to mine.... :P :P

Kevin

[hech54]

don't knock NASCAR YADO313

Um....no.
That was ME.
NASCAR SUCKS

[ZAPPER]

Um - how many people have hit hard on HOCKEY??? Or how about STAR WARS???? I think I'm just as entitled to gripe about somebody else's passion as they do to mine....

Kevin


You ain't from 'round here, is ya boy?


JK

Yes you can gripe all you want. But keep in mind that arguing on the internet is like competing in the special olympics, even if you win....