Guest dahzel Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 I heard some guys on the radio today debating this. I mos def think it is even though it is not the common definition of or the drivers your typical athletes. It takes a lot of calculations and a hell of a lot of concentration to drive a car upwards of 200mph (not to mention balls). Everything from tire and fuel calculations to temperature readings and drafting play a huge part in it. These guys can lose up to 10 pounds in a race from sweating from the intense heat. A few years ago Tony Stewart did the Indy 500 and then the Coca Cola 600 (nascars longest race) in the same day. The second he stepped from the car he collapsed from heat and sheer exhaustion. 1100 miles in one day is a lot.You can argue the same point in golf. They aren't your typical athletes but mos def compete in a sport. You can have a guy that is outta shape and couldn't even run 1/2 a mile beat the hell out of a guy in perfect shape. It think it's funny how different everyone's opinion is on these 2 sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pod Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 NASCAR and F1 are both very physical. The drivers train like hell in the weight room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 YES ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sross Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 It probably is a sport of sorts but that doesn't stop it being mind-numbingly dull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 It probably is a sport of sorts but that doesn't stop it being mind-numbingly dull.on tv it is but its fun to see in person.. gotta love wrecks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pod Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 It probably is a sport of sorts but that doesn't stop it being mind-numbingly dull.Next week, let's rent some F1s and I'll show you how dull it is.300 kph when I slam you into a wall. Hope you have your will in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooring.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pod Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 Maybe so unless you're driving. ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 Maybe so unless you're driving. ;DCould be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pod Posted July 16 Report Share Posted July 16 How about drunk F1 racing? ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest swirlundergrounder Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 Dude is Texas Hold Em' a Sport? I think any time you are competing with someone it is considered a sport imo.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMT Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 imo, if you have to use your body in any way to compete, its a sport.sport ( P ) Pronunciation Key (spôrt, sprt)n. 1. Physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively. 2. A particular form of this activity. 3. An activity involving physical exertion and skill that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often undertaken competitively. 4. An active pastime; recreation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LeVeL Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 Does this mean...having Sex is a sport ? ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dahzel Posted July 19 Report Share Posted July 19 Dude is Texas Hold Em' a Sport? I think any time you are competing with someone it is considered a sport imo..no way is hold em a sport. the only physical activity is keeping your poker face. i see your point but not a good comparison. so darts is a sport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dahzel Posted July 19 Report Share Posted July 19 Does this mean...having Sex is a sport ? ;Doh yeah, i just saw a commercial for full contact felatio and cunnulingus on espn this fall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240turbo Posted July 20 Report Share Posted July 20 It probably is a sport of sorts but that doesn't stop it being mind-numbingly dull. Sport of sorts? Dull? You have no idea what you're talking about.Why do you think they call it "MOTORSPORTS"? The reason is that high gravity forces or "g" forces create a lot of abuse on your body. Let me school you really quick. A measure of 1G in a race car is equal to your body weight pushing against you when the car is accelerating. A formula 1 car has so much downforce that it generates between 3 to 5 g's. So if you weigh 200lbs it feels like having 600-1000lbs pushed against your chest. Not to mention the effort and endurance required to steer the car and your ass being 1 inch off the ground. You feel everything. If you are not fit you won't last a second on the track .Have you ever spoken to a funny car driver after a 4 second quarter mile run at 300 plus MPH? They are out of breath and can barely speak. You've obviously never competed in a form of motorsports or driven a ridiculously fast car. I'll put you in an 11 second car and you'll cry like a little girl from the thrust. You would be pinned to the seat. You won't even be able to lift your head off the headrest. Boring? Please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sross Posted July 20 Report Share Posted July 20 Ok, I'll re-phrase for the hard of thinking; it is mind-numbingly dull to watch, rather than participate in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all4tribal1414779019 Posted July 20 Report Share Posted July 20 It probably is a sport of sorts but that doesn't stop it being mind-numbingly dull.You've obviously never competed in a form of motorsports or driven a ridiculously fast car. I'll put you in an 11 second car and you'll cry like a little girl from the thrust. 11 sec car is for girls...try 10.50 than we'll talk... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dahzel Posted July 20 Report Share Posted July 20 It probably is a sport of sorts but that doesn't stop it being mind-numbingly dull.You've obviously never competed in a form of motorsports or driven a ridiculously fast car. I'll put you in an 11 second car and you'll cry like a little girl from the thrust. 11 sec car is for girls...try 10.50 than we'll talk... ;D ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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