You Aren’t a Real NASCAR Fan Unless..

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 
•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 
•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 NASCARand trying to set a good example for us all? If so then you are a “real NASCAR fan.”