I think NASCAR has such an appeal because sunday isnt only "race day" its an opportunity to kick back with friends/family. And while many of us will never meet a nascar driver or know them personally its no different than our local races where we would support a father, cousin, sister, brother, neighbor etc.
Though I wasnt around during my fathers car racing days but I was for the snowmobile racing days, just as happy as he when he won and just as down when he lost. I believe the same holds true for our favorite "celebrity"racers.
And the more passionate the racer the more fans they will have...this is why Dale Sr. will always live in the hearts of NASCAR fans!!!!
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