What is it with the general distaste for all things NASCAR around here ?

[arewethereyet]

I've been watching the races since I was a kid and going to races for a number of years and I can't see what there is about it that should engender this reaction that is not present in any other spectator sport.

Some think its boring, OK, other people think golf is boring. Thats personal preference and a lack of understanding and no reason for vitriol.

The have a flag and have the National Anthem done. Well, this IS America and I thnk you'll find a flag up at all sports venues and the anthem gets done in all the ones I've seen (thats limited to baseball, hockey and football for me). Again, no apparant reason for distain.

So if its something besides "just because" I'd like to hear it.