The Unfounded Hatred of NASCAR

Disclaimer: I am not an actual fan of modern-day NASCAR. I don’t watch it or follow it, but I have respect for the drivers, crews, and engineers that make it possible. I simply wrote this article to combat certain prejudices that some people wrongfully hold against NASCAR.

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Many fans of Formula 1, Indycar, and other types of road/track/rally racing look upon NASCAR in distaste. The fact that it could be boring for them to watch cannot be argued: that’s a matter of personal opinion. However, many of them preach that NASCAR is not a real motorsport and it requires no skill since all they do is turn left in a big circle. This is wholly incorrect.