So we all know the phrase. “Back to Basics” Bringing Nascar back to the people who really formed this great sport. Us the fans.
Now
we all know there have been a few races this year where it’s like
watching a frieght train rumble through your back yard.And all we
wanted to do was turn the tv off and swear to every nascar fan we could
never watch another race again. And we have had our races where the
passing was intense, the racing was at it’s best and made you think
this is the Nascar I remebered.
So as I was watching the
end of the college football game before the race started on saturday, I
was thinking what really is “Our Nascar”?
For me
personally as a Gordon fan, I can tell you it has been tough to get
through the season. When Gordon crashed at Talledega, it was like my
hope for a fifth title crashed too. I could have shut the tv off, my
favorite driver crashes out early in the race. No point right?
Wrong!
even with Gordon in the garage, and the frantically working to get back
on track. I couldn’t stop watching. Yes it was Talledega, so anything
is quite possible to be honest. But I didn’t stop watchign when Gordon
crashed out at Texas early in the year or when he has been barely a
factor at times. I couldn’t stop watching.
My mom asks me
why I get so excited just watching the races on tv. She said it’s not
like you are at the track. It’s not like you are there with the action.
All I said was this is what it is about. I don’t need to be there to
get excited about race.
I wish I was at the track every
week to be honest.But it’s not a reality I get to live. So when it’s on
tv or when its on cable i switch on the radio and am glued from green
to the checkered. I scream and yell when Gordon takes the lead, or when he crashes out.
I
get excited when a driver like David Ragan has a real shot at winning
the race. I love watching guys like Travis Kvapil and Robby Gordon who
don’t have the luxury of sponsors every week, come to the track make
the races and be competitive.
I am just as disappointed
when the best car doesn’t win the race as when Gordon doesn’t win the
race. I love watching men act like boys jumping and screaming in
victory lane, they are living there greatest dreams of a child.I hold
my breath with every hard crash, pit stop and dangerous pass. I love
this sport.
I have always wanted to be a writer, I went
back and forth between politcs and sports. I was never athletic so
participating in sports was never gonna happen. So writing about them
is my sport. So when I sit at home and watch my drivers win or lose I
get to scream and jump around like a child.
I write a
weekly recap of the 12 chase drivers and next year I will actually be
continuing that from Daytona through Homestead.I love writing it. I
love getting to tell my take on whats going on.
Funny
thing when I started writing on here a year ago, it was about
connecting with other nascar fans.It was about finding a common place
with people who had the same passion as I had. I found that along with
some great people and some great conversations.
My writing has grown since I came on here. At least I hope so. But along with that comes for even more passion for this sport.
I hate the end of the year. Well my year goes from Feb-November. I hate
the wait in between the last race and speedweeks.Since I started
watching this sport, nothing compares to watching 3400 beast turn
through turn 4 at Daytona with the checkered flag in sight. it's all or
nothing.
So for me My Nascar: Writing with the same passion about ths sport as if I was sitting in the stands every weekend.
For me it's go buy an Impala, Fusion, Avenger, or Camry off the lot. Install all the safety equipment, build the engine to the max, qualify, race you rear end off EVERY RACE, and end up with the most points at Homestead.
This is the only sport where the players wait til the playoffs to show their stuff.
I have never seen a car on the road with wheels angled at 15 degrees. I thought this was STOCK CAR racing!!
Last edited by grannyracer on October 13th at 10:34 AM.
That's a good question. My NASCAR is seeing RCR finish 1-2-3 like they did at Bristol in the spring! Seriously, for me, it's about passionately rooting for Kevin Harvick, Clint Bowyer, and Jeff Burton. Being happy when one of them is leading, and even happier when one of them wins, like Burton did Saturday night. It's also experiencing the major downs like Harvick being taken out in a crash at Talladega. (That still chaps my hide! He had the car to beat and was moving towards the front before being wrecked by Carl Edwards.)
In other words, it's rooting for your driver, no matter what.
jchica, I read this yesterday a couple of times. I came back today because I wanted to read it again and think about what you're asking. You have done a wonderful job with this blog. (Not that I am an expert or anything. I just think it is very good.)
My NASCAR is all about having fun. I enjoy the sound of the engines, the feel of the wind when the cars pass by you, the noise and excitement of the crowd at the track, and the friendliness of the crowds at the track. It is seeing your favorite driver win. It is knowing that if your driver doesn't win there is someone around you whose driver did win and you can share their excitement. I've been to Atlanta, Talledega, Lowe's, Bristol, Texas, Daytona, and Homestead. I've never had a bad experience when I've been fortunate to attend a race live. If I'm watching at home, it is having my family members, all of whom have different favorite drivers, sharing food and drinks and fun. At the end there is almost always a chance someone will be a happy camper. My NASCAR is about having a good time. Thanks for asking! (It is a good idea to respond to people that comment on your blogs. Just saying...)
My NASCAR is the exact opposite of what is going on in 2008; competition, research and development, no G-W-C and good tires, no lucky dogs and stiff fines for wrecking the field!
Nascar is all about results in the eys of the drivers and teams and the fans and when us fans are not pelased we voice our opinions. I think that this is the best overall comeptition this year then we have had in a long time. I also think that this new car played a factor in many aspects this year. Just think when the top teams that struggled this year like Stewart, and Harvick and Gordon they figure this car out, what it will be like. And then next year you have to beleive Mark martin will be a factor and Casey Mears even starting with a new team.Nascar is all abotu results!!
Well my name is Patti. I am from Chicago. I basically write about NASCAR and auto racing. I tried other sports but my passion always brings me back. I am currently a student getting my AA in Mass Communication . I watch sports basically in my free time and study. My favorite driver is Jeff Gordon, I have followed NASCAR for 11 years now and I continue to learn new things all the time. I always try to be accuarate and honest with my writing. Thanks for reading my stuff!!!
