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What do you think is the toughest professional sport out there. Why?
Nascar. A lot of people don't realize that these guys sit in the car for 3+ hours in 100+ degree heat. Drivers have reported losing 10 or more pounds in 1 race. This and the power of the car they need to control and the force coming down on their chest and shoulders (3Gs of resistance on every turn). They need to be able to move cars within inches of the wall without crashing. Very heart pounding stuff.
Have you experienced a 200 MPH vehicle at 3Gs? It takes balls, brains, and muscle endurance to keep that under control for 500 laps. Tony Stewart may not look like he is in good shape, but neither do any NFL lineman. Training is only part of being a tough sport. They don't just show up on race day and get at it. They run laps all day and put their bodies their a **** storm for 10 months at a time.
Golf. A lot of people don't realize that these guys stand and swing a club for 5+ hours in 100+ degree heat. It is much more of a technical sport, but it is freakin difficult.
I would much rather experience a 200 mph vehicle then a 350 lbs 6'5 offense lineman who runs a 4'9 running at me full speed. NFL linemen are fast and strong they just have a lot of weight because of their builds and requirement for position.
Anyone who honestly believes Nascar requires more training and athleticism then the NFL are insane.
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