Why have I lost interest in NASCAR? Is it the long season? The lack of personality? Has it become too predictable? What is missing?

So many unanswered questions. I find that this sport is not as compelling as it used to be. Sure history was made this weekend when Jimmie Johnson rode off with his 3rd straight championship, but is that good for the sport? How is one team dominating and making it look so easy fun to watch?

I have nothing against Johnson. He seems like a very nice guy. He’s nice looking and articulate. He’s got a great looking wife. (Don’t they all!) I remember speaking with both of them several years ago in Norfolk. I was impressed back then with his humble attitude. I’m happy for him and all his success, but I feel his winning has taken away from the sport.

The car of tomorrow was supposed to level the playing field and maybe it has, but how is JJ so much better than everybody else? What happened to Jeff Gordon? Has he gone soft since becoming a father? What’s wrong with Dale Earnhardt Jr? Don’t those three guys share the same information and data from week to week? If so, how come they arent out there banging fenders for the win?

My father got me interested in racing when I was a little kid. Way back before restrictor plates. When drivers would cross the line and pound on each other just for looking at you funny. Richard Petty used to dominate back then, but it didn’t seem to take away from racing. Why has JJ’s success zapped the excitement from the sport?

Sorry for so many questions on why I’ve lost interest. But I’ve known the answer all along. Don’t blame it on Jimmie Johnson, blame it on football!