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I was stating a general rule. I have friends that are avid golf, tennis, and soccer fans who have explained the rules to me and convinced me that I must watch the contests to give them a chance. Despite understanding the rules, the action(?) taking place, and the personalities involved, I still find the sports boring to watch even after giving them a serious chance. I would rather watch Norm Abrams build a coffee table. (That's not to say that I don't enjoy participating in some of these sports.)

I have an exception to that rule, same as you: NASCAR.

What you are decribing is not observation, but ignorance. There are several highly entertaining and popular sports described by some as "boring." They are only boring to the viewer who does not understand them. Tennis, on the other hand, has changed to the point that it has ceased to be interesting to viewers, like myself, who understand the sport and its rules, and recognize most of the players.