I've raced local short tracks. Man what an adreneline rush. No quicker way to blow your life savings than to race a mid 70's "Hobby stock" Camaro.

Sure you're whipped after a night of racing and being out on the track and racing in tight traffic is more intense than anything in sports, but I agree that athleticism isn't what makes a race car driver successful. Spending more money, alienating your family, living in a garage and knowing how to set up your car, and then having the driving skills to go out there and win are the key factors.

For pure excitement and a rush like no other racing is it.

But there is absolutely no physical training needed, just the guts to get out there.

Lets see the guy that smokes 5 packs a day that has won several racing championships try to even compete in baseball, basketball, or footbal, or even soccer.

Racing is great entertainment, just not a sport IMO.