Daytona 500

[pokerjo22]

You know, I watched it while having my lunch and I just don't get it. I can watch Formula One, where they're going round curves and there's lots of overtaking and stuff, but I just don't get NASCAR at all. If anyone could explain it to me I'd appreciate it.

[Corey]

Rednecks watching other rednecks racing souped up redneck cars. I mean, it's not that difficult to understand.

[Lazymeatball]

I've only been watching sporadically over the past few years, but it seems to mostly be alot of strategy in making constant adjustments in the cars, based on aerodynamics, tire wear, suspension, fuel conservation, when to come in for pit stops, etc. But the rednecks are just waiting for the crashes. Oh yeah, it's also the most sponsorship friendly sport around so there's a lot of money to be made.

[Jack of Arcades]

This is absurd thinking. If any sporting event could bring in 250K they'd build a stadium that could pull in 250K.

[Mars357]

Obligatory Jeff Gordon sucks post

I'm pretty sure he's gay and I've also come to the conslusion that he worships the devil...

He always manages to stay out of the big wrecks.

I HATE Jeff Gordon!

[jstnrgrs]

NASCAR SUCKS!

[Josh W]

Being able to make a left-hand turn is key.

[PhatTBoll]

The Indy 500, Brickyard 400, and U.S. Grand Prix, all at Indianapolis, routinely bring in over 400,000 spectators. They are the 3 most heavily attended one-day sporting events in the world.

[MarkL444]

the second i clicked on this thread i lost some self-respect

[PhatTBoll]

Did a little more research and apparently the 400,000 number is bunk. It's probably more like 300,000. However, that still makes the events bigger than any other.