The growth of the fan base of NASCAR sanctioned events coupled with building tracks in markets such as Chicago, Kansas, etc. has truly hurt the sport in my oppinion. You have fans who do not know the difference between a torque wrench and a crescent wrench, and now you have everyone screaming for the boys to play nice. It won't be too long before you see a one legged, black/chinese, 'mo driver entered into the field all in the name of diversity and harmony.
Justin