I became a Nascar fan at the age of 11 in 1978 and watched it religeously on tv and listened on radio up until about 2002 or 2003. It changed to the point I just didn’t care for it anymore, but I did manage to watch some of the super speedway race this past Sunday. It was worth it to watch the Hendricks dynasty get denied a sweep for a change.
I have to tell you, I think as much as people like to dislike the Hendrick’s team, they have done to Nascar what Tiger Woods did to golf. A few years ago they so dominated the sport, week in, week out, it made other teams step up to the plate.
Disclaimer, I am a Jeff Gordon fan. But I also like rooting for Michael Waltrip, Mark Martin, and kiddos like Trevor Bayne. Oh, the Aussie (too early in the morning for my brain to engage).
I used to dread when Juan Pablo got close to my favorite drivers, but kind of enjoy watching and hoping to see him win. Kurt Busch was the bad boy no one liked, but wow, he has grown up and has the drive to be a historical star. And even though there is a bit over-the-top attention given to Danica, I look forward to seeing her win at least one race. She is determined and week after week she is getting better and staying closer to the front.
But, don’t get me started on their PC stunts. Ugh. NRA 500 still chaps my hide.