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NASCAR 2008 - 5/8/2008 4:40:50 PM
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pbracing33b1
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What do you guys think about Kyle Busch this year?
I think that he needs to do a little growing up. I also think that he is driving over his head at times. Another thing is he really doesn't care about the other drivers, he run them over to try to win and thats not racing. Racing is when you can run side by side with some beat'n and bang'n but not to take the other guy out. And he has been doing alot of that this year.
So what is your guys take on this?
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RE: NASCAR 2008 - 5/10/2008 11:34:40 PM
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Bobby
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As a resident of the Clemson Prefecture of Japan, I can say dominant after he dropped an atomic bomb and the Americans surrendered. Tonight was a Florentine battle that led to our area becoming Japanese after the Americans surrendered.
Please stand for the National Anthem:
君が代は
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RE: NASCAR 2008 - 5/12/2008 9:41:34 AM
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Go24
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I think Kyle is the hottest thing going in NASCAR right now. And he's getting boo'd like no one's business for spinning Junior the other week ... which makes him the most interesting stories in NASCAR right now. If he keeps up this streak -- including his success in Nationwide and Truck -- he's going to end up being THE story for 2008.
I'm a Hendrick fan to the end, and they did a good thing in signing Junior, but from purely a talent standpoint, Gibbs got the better deal.
That being said, I think he still needs some off-track coaching. But then again, so does Tony, and that's clearly not anybody's priority (Gibbs' OR Tony's). So I imagine Kyle will continue to be Kyle, will burn up the track, win a bunch of races, and garner few fans.
Hmmm ... sounds like another Busch I know of.
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RE: NASCAR 2008 - 5/14/2008 10:24:28 AM
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I apologize because I know that it'll rub you fans the wrong way but....
Why is NASCAR considered a "sport"?
Also, would you consider a driver an "athlete"? If so, why?
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RE: NASCAR 2008 - 5/16/2008 9:27:54 AM
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Go24
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ORIGINAL: mapachito13
Why is NASCAR considered a "sport"?
That doesn't rub me the wrong way. It's been asked many times by people that don't know anything about it (and there's nothing wrong with that). NASCAR is a motorsport ... and and it's very much like any other "sport".
There's competition, strategy, athleticism, winning and losing,
There are governing bodies that establish and monitor the rules, officials that call the event.
There's a "season" that ends with playoffs and crowning a champion. There's the "off-season" & "pre-season".
There's an All-Star event that's just for fun, glory and doesn't officially count.
There are fantasy pools & Vegas odds.
There are heroes, villains & rivalries. Sometimes there are fights in the heat of the battle, followed by penalties -- fines or maybe suspensions.
There are teams & coaches, uniforms, & team logos & colors.
Players get cut/released for "lack of performance" by team owners & upper management "brass". There are contracts & contract extensions, and feuds between management & athlete. There are developmental programs, scouts, corporate sponsorship, marketing & branding.
There's a massive television contract.
There are massive, billion dollar venues to hold events at.
There's a massive, loyal, vocal fan-base. They'll spend a ton of money on tickets, travel, food & merchandise when attending an event. They tailgate like no one's business. They can spend good amounts of time during the event standing, cheering, booing & holding their breath due to the action in front of them. They consume hot dogs, burgers, soda, beer, popcorn, nachos, ice cream during the event. It's a highlight event for a fan to take their child to their first event, and to see their young eyes light up in amazement at everything they're seeing.
What else do you need to determines whether or not it's a "sport"? Yeah ... there's no BALL. Can we make peace with that? *L*
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ORIGINAL: mapachito13
Also, would you consider a driver an "athlete"? If so, why?
Absolutely. The sheer amount of endurance needed to survive (and not lose one ounce of concentration or stamina) for 4 hours with the heat and G-forces they encounter requires athletic conditioning. Sure, some are more "in shape" than others, just like in any other sport, but drivers go through the same sort of training regimen that any other athlete does -- maybe different than that of a football player, swimmer, runner, etc. ... but they don't just sit around on the couch drinking Budweisers all week long, then get up and strap into a stock car.
Seriously, I got to drive a stock car around Pocono Raceway a few years back, and before driving myself, I did a "ride along" with an instructor. Right after taking off from pit road and going into turn 1 (not even at full speed), the G-forces felt like they were throwing me out the window. I couldn't imagine doing that for 3/4 turns a lap for 4 hours straight ... and, oh yeah, maneuvering the car and trying to win at the same time! I'm no professional athlete but played community, high school & college sports ... and that was downright tough.
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