For those who don't get NASCAR

[blukeys]

A good article that describes the overall appeal of NASCAR. It is not just the racing.

NASCAR at Dover: Gearing up for weekend fun; Race fans make fast friends
By Kate House-Layton, Delaware State News
DOVER — For Kevin George of Felton, this weekend will include a lot of relaxing and barbecuing.

And, of course, a lot of race-watching.

Mr. George on Thursday joined friends Hank Blair of Harrington and Kevin McClosky of Felton at the campsite at Dover International Speedway as they prepared for several days of race weekend excitement.http://www.newszap.com/articles/2005/06/02/dm/central_delaware/dsn04.txt
http://www.newszap.com/articles/2005/06/02/dm/central_delaware/dsn04.txt

[eaglefan452]

I am not a fan of nascar, but I have been to a race before, and I must say that it can be very entertaining. The environment is like a party and the people there really get into it. I can't stand to watch it on tv though.