The following question was presented:
As we wrap up the events of the 30th Olympiad, we can reflect on the great moments such as those by Usain Bolt or the shenanigans of the badminton. There are still many questions out there that people are asking relating to the Olympics - some of them controversial and others speculative, but there's one key question that everyone's asking. Rather than going it alone and coming up with a meaningless question, we join the masses and simply ask - should NASCAR be an Olympic event?
Results:
No was the clear winner with 80% of the votes selected from the following:
- Yes (20%)
- No (80%)
Graphic of Results:
Analysis:
Just me then!
I thought more people would buy into this idea. I'm pretty taken with the prospect of the 4 x 500 mile relay myself. I think Brad Keselowski was practicing for that last week at Watkins Glen, but he didn't quite get the timing right to hand the baton to Kyle Busch.
Interestingly enough, one of the commentators here in the US made the analogy that long distance swimming was like NASCAR, particularly the point that that the swimmers come by the station to take on food and water. Presumably that there is some similarity between that and pit stops. Didn't really see it myself.