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Sun Feb-20-05 11:57 PM
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| 2. Its a mystery wrapped up in a enigma |
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I have no idea in the world why its so popular. Now I do enjoy watching Formula One racing and European road rallies but at least they don't go round and round in a circle.
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| -Why is racing so popular? |
MNDEM2004 |
Feb-20-05 11:53 PM |
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A few years back, some of us cared |
Not_Giving_Up |
Feb-20-05 11:55 PM |
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Its a mystery wrapped up in a enigma |
lenidog |
Feb-20-05 11:57 PM |
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There is much more to it than round and round in a circle |
Not_Giving_Up |
Feb-20-05 11:58 PM |
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Yeah, two of them. |
JonathanChance |
Feb-21-05 02:11 AM |
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Promotion is certainly one reason... |
punpirate |
Feb-21-05 12:00 AM |
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Not everyone can drive like they can though! |
Not_Giving_Up |
Feb-21-05 12:02 AM |
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There is an old adage |
A HERETIC I AM |
Feb-21-05 12:06 AM |
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I'd still watch |
Not_Giving_Up |
Feb-21-05 12:08 AM |
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Quite true... |
punpirate |
Feb-21-05 12:21 AM |
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Do NASCAR Dad's Vote? |
MNDEM2004 |
Feb-21-05 12:02 AM |
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Improper use of an apostrophe |
Not_Giving_Up |
Feb-21-05 12:03 AM |
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Speak for yourself. |
Borgnine |
Feb-21-05 12:02 AM |
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It has been the #1 spectator sport worldwide for decades |
A HERETIC I AM |
Feb-21-05 12:02 AM |
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it's been growing for years |
pres2032 |
Feb-21-05 12:04 AM |
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True.... |
Not_Giving_Up |
Feb-21-05 12:07 AM |
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right |
pres2032 |
Feb-21-05 12:09 AM |
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Oh I know.... |
Not_Giving_Up |
Feb-21-05 12:11 AM |
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yup, I think Christian is in the Busch series now |
pres2032 |
Feb-21-05 12:14 AM |
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No shit? |
Not_Giving_Up |
Feb-21-05 12:15 AM |
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hehe, yeah, I have several things autographed by them |
pres2032 |
Feb-21-05 12:19 AM |
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So.....FRIEND |
Not_Giving_Up |
Feb-21-05 12:21 AM |
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hehe, we try not to ask them for autographs |
pres2032 |
Feb-21-05 12:24 AM |
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But.... |
Not_Giving_Up |
Feb-21-05 12:26 AM |
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It's one of the last mainstream sports that are dominated by US whites |
sasquatch |
Feb-21-05 12:16 AM |
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What are some of the payoffs for winning? |
MNDEM2004 |
Feb-21-05 12:19 AM |
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they make the most of their millions from sponsorship deals |
pres2032 |
Feb-21-05 12:21 AM |
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crashes. |
ashmanonar |
Feb-21-05 12:17 AM |
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Nascar dads pray for the race |
Erika |
Feb-21-05 12:21 AM |
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Another old adage |
A HERETIC I AM |
Feb-21-05 12:52 AM |
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Simple reason. |
Ready4Change |
Feb-21-05 12:21 AM |
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Who is the most popular driver? |
MNDEM2004 |
Feb-21-05 12:26 AM |
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In which series? |
Not_Giving_Up |
Feb-21-05 12:27 AM |
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Nascar |
MNDEM2004 |
Feb-21-05 12:28 AM |
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Nascar has three main series |
Not_Giving_Up |
Feb-21-05 12:30 AM |
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depends on the series |
pres2032 |
Feb-21-05 12:29 AM |
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Thanks |
MNDEM2004 |
Feb-21-05 12:30 AM |
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you're welcome |
pres2032 |
Feb-21-05 12:35 AM |
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What is the NHRA then? |
MNDEM2004 |
Feb-21-05 12:36 AM |
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That's the |
Not_Giving_Up |
Feb-21-05 12:38 AM |
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Thanks |
MNDEM2004 |
Feb-21-05 12:39 AM |
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that's drag racing |
pres2032 |
Feb-21-05 12:39 AM |
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There are 4 different premier types in drag racing |
A HERETIC I AM |
Feb-21-05 01:06 AM |
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Who gives a flyin' fuck? |
Seabiscuit |
Feb-21-05 02:18 AM |
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Because a car with nearly 1,000 hp & a 20,000 RPM redline that |
Dude_CalmDown |
Feb-21-05 12:44 AM |
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Who rates "racing" the #1 sport... |
Peter Frank |
Feb-21-05 01:13 AM |
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I would assume that it's based on attendance and TV ratings |
Not_Giving_Up |
Feb-21-05 01:14 AM |
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You missed the irony of word usage n/t |
Peter Frank |
Feb-21-05 01:16 AM |
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No, I responded to what you said |
Not_Giving_Up |
Feb-21-05 01:17 AM |
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What's your point? n/t |
Peter Frank |
Feb-21-05 01:18 AM |
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My point was to explain how NASCAR was deemed #1 |
Not_Giving_Up |
Feb-21-05 01:20 AM |
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Will you just go back and get the pun already! - n/t |
Dude_CalmDown |
Feb-21-05 01:23 AM |
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I got it...but it was beyond tacky |
Not_Giving_Up |
Feb-21-05 01:27 AM |
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You bet... |
Peter Frank |
Feb-21-05 01:26 AM |
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Please don't tell me to get over myself |
Not_Giving_Up |
Feb-21-05 01:30 AM |
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The pot is always stirred... |
Peter Frank |
Feb-21-05 01:33 AM |
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Granted, it's predominantly white |
Not_Giving_Up |
Feb-21-05 01:37 AM |
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...Because it is racist -- |
Peter Frank |
Feb-21-05 01:44 AM |
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So, it's raist because it's mostly white? |
Not_Giving_Up |
Feb-21-05 01:48 AM |
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Feb-21-05 02:06 AM |
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What moron rates it as the number one sport? |
Seabiscuit |
Feb-21-05 02:16 AM |
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Frank Deford has a different take. |
TexasProgresive |
Feb-21-05 06:01 AM |
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NASCAR has changed a lot |
NYCparalegal |
Feb-21-05 06:41 AM |
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