Is Auto Racing A Sport?

[dt3]

Simple question, the title says it all.

 

[canidae]

It iz a motor sport

[edit] technically

 

[dkwrtw]

technically yes but it's the lamest sport ever.

 

[Dana]

Yes but I can't get into it. I've seen documentaries on Nascar and I've seen what some of the die hard fans are like. Kinda disgusts me. My dad likes it though. He just likes going fast.

 

[Sneakiecat]

Of course it is.

 

[Trinityy]

Yeap. It sure is.

 

[sierrabravo]

Sport: mutant: (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
Oh wait, thats a different kind of sport, sry!:24:

 

[BadBoy@TheWheel]

Okay I fixed the poll so I could actually vote:ninja

 

[sierrabravo]

Okay I fixed the poll so I could actually vote:ninja

FUCK!! I already voted "no..." can you change my vote? i think you know which one... lol:24:

 

[Sneakiecat]

Okay I fixed the poll so I could actually vote:ninja

It should read "Only for rednecks with too much time on their hands so they made really fast cars to run 'shine and it evolved from there."

 

[AnitaBeer]

Of course it's a sport. They are competing. Therefor a sport.

I just happen to like this sport more than any other.

 

[SammyStephens]

Of course it's a sport. They are competing. Therefor a sport.

I just happen to like this sport more than any other.

Spelling Bees are competition!! As is poker and bored games!! Are they sports?

To me, a sport requires physical conditioning, and an argument can be made that they take on some g-forces that the body needs to get used to, but they are sitting down for four f'n hours.

It isn't a sport.

 

[BadBoy@TheWheel]

Spelling Bees are competition!! As is poker and bored games!! Are they sports?

To me, a sport requires physical conditioning, and an argument can be made that they take on some g-forces that the body needs to get used to, but they are sitting down for four f'n hours.

It isn't a sport.

See, he gets it:clap


I call it Motorsports....As in the motor is doing the performing

 

[SammyStephens]

See, he gets it:clap


I call it Motorsports....As in the motor is doing the performing

If anything the pit crew are the athletes

 

[AnitaBeer]

Spelling Bees are competition!! As is poker and bored games!! Are they sports?

To me, a sport requires physical conditioning, and an argument can be made that they take on some g-forces that the body needs to get used to, but they are sitting down for four f'n hours.

It isn't a sport.

"Sport is a physical activity involving large muscle groups, requiring strategic methods, physical training and mental preparation and whose outcome is determined, within a rules framework, by skill, not chance. Sport occurs in an organized, structured and competitive environment where a winner is declared."

Using this definition, NASCAR is undoubtedly a sport. Large muscle groups are certainly used and strategy is a bigger part of racing than you might think (the decision to pit or stay on the track can often be the difference between finishing first or 15th). Obviously, physical training and mental preparation are a huge part of auto racing, the outcome is determined within a rules framework and I don't think anyone can argue that NASCAR drivers aren't skilled at what they do.

 

[SammyStephens]

"Sport is a physical activity involving large muscle groups, requiring strategic methods, physical training and mental preparation and whose outcome is determined, within a rules framework, by skill, not chance. Sport occurs in an organized, structured and competitive environment where a winner is declared."

Using this definition, NASCAR is undoubtedly a sport. Large muscle groups are certainly used and strategy is a bigger part of racing than you might think (the decision to pit or stay on the track can often be the difference between finishing first or 15th). Obviously, physical training and mental preparation are a huge part of auto racing, the outcome is determined within a rules framework and I don't think anyone can argue that NASCAR drivers aren't skilled at what they do.

I agree, accept the large muscle groups part. You do realize they are sitting down? Yes they deal with g-forces, as once being a flight control avionics specialist on F-16 fighter aircraft I know a few things about g-forces and what they do to the human body. However, they are strapped in very tight anf the g-forces their bodies endure are minuscule compared to a fighter pilot.

 

[AnitaBeer]

I agree, accept the large muscle groups part. You do realize they are sitting down? Yes they deal with g-forces, as once being a flight control avionics specialist on F-16 fighter aircraft I know a few things about g-forces and what they do to the human body. However, they are strapped in very tight anf the g-forces their bodies endure are minuscule compared to a fighter pilot.

Sammy hun....I'm going to agree to disagree. Coming from a racing family and actually being involved in it I have quite a big idea of what it takes to be a race car driver. You need to be well in shape to be able to handle everything when behind the wheel when it comes to NASCAR. They definitely need to be in shape incase of accidents...steering...handling when being bumped. Some weakling or one who isn't in shape would not be able to handle a car going that fast and being in a wreck or probably wouldn't be able to even control the car in a safe manner at that.

 

[canidae]

How long does a typical nascar race last? Even at lower Gs, I'd imagine enduring them for a long time can be fairly grueling

I respect the drivers - not a fan though

I prefer Baja, or Rally type racing

 

[SammyStephens]

Sammy hun....I'm going to agree to disagree. Coming from a racing family and actually being involved in it I have quite a big idea of what it takes to be a race car driver. You need to be well in shape to be able to handle everything when behind the wheel when it comes to NASCAR. They definitely need to be in shape incase of accidents...steering...handling when being bumped. Some weakling or one who isn't in shape would not be able to handle a car going that fast and being in a wreck or probably wouldn't be able to even control the car in a safe manner at that.

Fair enough, I just get kinda picky in what I call a sport anymore with ESPN showing Spelling Bees, darts, Bowling, and poker and passing them off as sports were my sport gets demonized.

 

[AnitaBeer]

Fair enough, I just get kinda picky in what I call a sport anymore with ESPN showing Spelling Bees, darts, Bowling, and poker and passing them off as sports were my sport gets demonized.

Hey I'd be a hypocrit if I said any weren't sports cuz they are competing but I agree a line should be drawn somewhere. Hell I was a cheerleader for 6 years of my life and that one people still argue whether or not its a sport. HAHA IT IS DAMNIT!