Is NASCAR a sport?

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Mar 10, 2011 2:17 PM
Serious question. Not really trying to get GoChiefs and other resident nascar fans' panties in a bunch, but I just wanted to see what people believe, and why they believe that.

I am going to go with no, and I think its a complete waste of gas.
Mar 10, 2011 2:17pm
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Mar 10, 2011 2:20 PM
Right, because starting a thread where there isn't many NASCAR fans is going to prove a lot huh? Smh @ your logic.
Mar 10, 2011 2:20pm
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Mar 10, 2011 2:24 PM
I gave an option for fans and non fans. So, what you are implying is that only fans of NASCAR believe NASCAR is a sport. Interesting. I know I am not a fan of swimming, but I know it is a sport.
Mar 10, 2011 2:24pm
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Mar 10, 2011 2:34 PM
Ummm, no. I'm implying that the ones that know nothing about it believe that. Don't think that was too hard to pick up on?
Mar 10, 2011 2:34pm
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Mar 10, 2011 2:38 PM
GoChiefs;706467 wrote:Ummm, no. I'm implying that the ones that know nothing about it believe that. Don't think that was too hard to pick up on?

Like I said there are a lot of sports out there that I don't know about nor am I a fan of, but I still consider them sports.
Mar 10, 2011 2:38pm
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Mar 10, 2011 2:40 PM
sport(noun)
Definition of SPORT
1a : a source of diversion : recreation

Yes, just not an athletic sport. And the drivers are not athletes.
Mar 10, 2011 2:40pm
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Mar 10, 2011 2:43 PM
LJ;706479 wrote:sport(noun)
Definition of SPORT
1a : a source of diversion : recreation

Yes, just not an athletic sport. And the drivers are not athletes.

athlete(noun)
: a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina

NASCAR definitely requires physical strength and stamina. The drivers are definitely athletes.
Mar 10, 2011 2:43pm
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Mar 10, 2011 2:44 PM
justincredible;706488 wrote:athlete(noun)
: a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina

NASCAR definitely requires physical strength and stamina. The drivers are definitely athletes.

So hunting makes me an athlete, because I am trained and skilled in a sport
Mar 10, 2011 2:44pm
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Mar 10, 2011 2:46 PM
LJ;706491 wrote:So hunting makes me an athlete, because I am trained and skilled in a sport

If hunting is a sport, yes, by the definition you are an athlete.
Mar 10, 2011 2:46pm
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Mar 10, 2011 2:49 PM
LJ;706491 wrote:So hunting makes me an athlete, because I am trained and skilled in a sport

No. Note the "physical strength" part in the definition.
Mar 10, 2011 2:49pm
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Mar 10, 2011 2:50 PM
GoChiefs;706498 wrote:No. Note the "physical strength" part in the definition.

Also agility and stamina. I take my previous post back.
Mar 10, 2011 2:50pm
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Mar 10, 2011 2:51 PM
Not a sport. IMO a sport something physical that involves an athletic ability. Sure having athletic ability will help you in racing, but I feel it is not a requirement.

And I'm not a NASCAR hater.....I used to like it as a kid...even been to a few races.

Bottom line...its not a sport, its an activity. There are too many variables involved....track, car, pit crew, etc.
Mar 10, 2011 2:51pm
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Mar 10, 2011 2:54 PM
Automatik;706504 wrote:There are too many variables involved....track, car, pit crew, etc.
So footballs not a sport? Too many variables. Coaching, field conditions, weather...it can all change the outcome of a football game.
Mar 10, 2011 2:54pm
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Mar 10, 2011 2:58 PM
GoChiefs;706498 wrote:No. Note the "physical strength" part in the definition.

note the "or" first homie
Mar 10, 2011 2:58pm
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Mar 10, 2011 2:59 PM
LJ;706521 wrote:note the "or" first homie

What's the "or" prove? I mean, if you want to think hunters are athletes because of that, then have at it.
Mar 10, 2011 2:59pm
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Mar 10, 2011 3:00 PM
GoChiefs;706526 wrote:What's the "or" prove? I mean, if you want to think hunters are athletes because of that, then have at it.

The "or" means it can be one or the other, doesn't have to be both. Did you never learn the meaning of that word or something?
Mar 10, 2011 3:00pm
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Mar 10, 2011 3:02 PM
justincredible;706488 wrote:athlete(noun)

NASCAR definitely requires physical strength and stamina. The drivers are definitely athletes.

Strength for what? No powering steering? Big deal, it's not the same type of strength one might need to block a 290 lbs defensive linemen. As for stamina, I hate that argument. They are sitting in a hot car. Congrats. I guess construction workers are athletes too since they need strength to perform their job, and they need stamina to endure that heat over a summer's day of work.
Mar 10, 2011 3:02pm
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Mar 10, 2011 3:02 PM
GoChiefs;706513 wrote:So footballs not a sport? Too many variables. Coaching, field conditions, weather...it can all change the outcome of a football game.

Athletic ability is required in football, not NASCAR.

This is a topic that one must agree to disagree on.

There is no fucking way that anyone can change my opinion that NASCAR is not a sport.
Mar 10, 2011 3:02pm
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Mar 10, 2011 3:06 PM
Automatik;706533 wrote:Athletic ability is required in football, not NASCAR.
And that's your opinion.
Automatik;706533 wrote:This is a topic that one must agree to disagree on.

Agreed.
Mar 10, 2011 3:06pm
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Mar 10, 2011 3:09 PM
like_that;706532 wrote:Strength for what? No powering steering? Big deal, it's not the same type of strength one might need to block a 290 lbs defensive linemen. As for stamina, I hate that argument. They are sitting in a hot car. Congrats. I guess construction workers are athletes too since they need strength to perform their job, and they need stamina to endure that heat over a summer's day of work.

Power steering helps a lot when you are going from 140 mph down to 50 mph into a corner doesn't it? No, not much at all. Sitting in a hot car, for 4 hours, without any breaks. It's not the NFL, they don't get timeouts. I guess those same construction workers have more stamina then NFL players. I mean, they don't get 40-45 second breaks after doing 15 seconds worth of activity.
Mar 10, 2011 3:09pm
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Mar 10, 2011 3:10 PM
LJ;706528 wrote:The "or" means it can be one or the other, doesn't have to be both. Did you never learn the meaning of that word or something?

And do you not know the meaning of "if you want to think hunters are athletes because of that, then have at it?"
Mar 10, 2011 3:10pm
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Mar 10, 2011 3:11 PM
GoChiefs;706549 wrote:And do you not know the meaning of "if you want to think hunters are athletes because of that, then have at it?"

You asked "what does that prove?", I answered.
Mar 10, 2011 3:11pm
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Mar 10, 2011 3:12 PM
I don't base my opinion on anything Shaq says, but, for an example, when Shaq says that racing a car is one of the hardest things he's ever done, I'm kind of going to go with his opinion more than someone's on an internet message board. Just sayin'.
Mar 10, 2011 3:12pm
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Mar 10, 2011 3:13 PM
LJ;706552 wrote:You asked "what does that prove?", I answered.

And I replied. Point?
Mar 10, 2011 3:13pm