Question: What Is a Real NASCAR Fan?
You see it thrown around a lot on the Internet. In any NASCAR discussion eventually one person will claim that they are a "real fan" and that clearly their opponent is not. What does that really mean?
Being a true NASCAR fan is not a function of how old you are, how long you have been a fan or who your favorite driver is. NASCAR has millions of fans spanning all ages, shapes, sizes and cultures. What is it that truly makes one person more of a "real NASCAR fan" than another?
Answer:
Real NASCAR Fans:
- never cheer a wreck
- respect all drivers
- help others to appreciate NASCAR
- understand that NASCAR existed long before their favorite driver was in it
- never leave the race early (without a darn good reason)
- learn about NASCAR history
- appreciate a good race even if their favorite driver is not in it
- are from all walks of life and all geographic areas
- often enjoy other types of motorsport
- know who "The King" is
- are friendly
- are passionate
- may or may not have ever been to a live race
- never throw anything on the track
In short, are you an ambassador for the sport, willing to learn more about NASCAR and trying to set a good example for us all? If so then you are a "real NASCAR fan."
