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> Thanks for the explanation. Well, i know NASCAR from a game i used to play on PC, from watching it a couple of times (2? 3?) on Eurosport (cable TV), and from the movie "Days of Thunder" (i'm not sure if thats the correct title, its that movie with Tom Cruise AND Nicole Kidman)
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> Anyway, i think i follow you completely. Its probably easier watching it on TV, you can better keep track of the racers, the things happening, and on the circuit, you're just standing in the crowd, "far away" from the action. Its the same with Formula 1 (same as Indiana-racing), its easier to follow on TV (in fact they are experementing here with 'interactive-TV' in which you can zoom in on any rider you want during the race)
> Of course if you watch it life, you miss all the atmosphere.
> Same as with soccer. (as you may know, here in europe we are not that fond of Football, or Rugby, ... we just like soccer)
> I hate watching soccer on TV, because when your going to the *arena*, you feel and hear the atmosphere, you smell the odour of burgers, ... (you can always do a barbecue at home of course,lol) I go to the soccergame almost every weekend.
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> Jommeke

I don't generally don't watch sports played with a ball. The one exception is when my son-in-law watches soccer. I've been known to watch with him and get interested. He's from Peru where soccer is a national passion. At least soccor has the non-stop action that holds my attention. Football and baseball have too much standing around waiting for something to happen. Sometimes it never happens.

This Sunday at Michigan, the race will be very fast with lots of action. There won't be as much bumping and crashing as on the short tracks. It's more of a mental race. I expect Dale Jarrett to drive off into a distant lead, leaving us to watch the race for second place. We'll get a hint of what to expect when they qualify tomorrow. I wouldn't be surprised to see Jeff Burton on the pole after the poor showing last week. A little embarassment brings out the beast in those Burton boys.
Howard