What makes FRC a sport?

[Alan Anderson]

Is NASCAR racing a sport? How about horse racing?

[Taylor]

Originally Posted by Alan Anderson

Is NASCAR racing a sport?

Didn't we resolve that in 2008?

[Siri]

Originally Posted by Alan Anderson

Is NASCAR racing a sport? How about horse racing?

Without arguing the definition of "sport", have you ever tried jumping or flat racing a horse (certainly steeple-chasing)? I haven't done it in years, and I can't say I enjoyed it much, but I can tell you it requires some serious physical fitness. Not at my basketball or soccer levels, but there's honest physical exertion going on here. You feel it in the morning.

I have no experience with NASCAR racing, but from a physics standpoint I'd wonder if they don't need some solid aerobic conditioning.

[JamesBrown]

Originally Posted by Alan Anderson

Is NASCAR racing a sport? How about horse racing?

I don't know enough about NASCAR to make a judgment, horse racing is certainly a sport, high level jockeys are extremely well conditioned athletes.

[sgreco]

I don't think FRC is a sport. A sport is an athletic activity, and FRC is certainly not that. There's been a lot debate about this in the past and people argue adamantly that FRC is sport as if it is some form of insult for FRC not to be classified as such. FRC is no better or worse being considered a sport as opposed to not being considered a sport, it's just different. People seem to think it's better to call it a sport; I think it doesn't make a difference, FRC is the same great program either way.