not a Nascar guy I don't know why.never really gave it a chance I guess . but I was channel surfing around and saw Nascar in HD in the guide . so I thought I'd take a look nothing else was on (looks GREAT in HD). They also broadcast it in 5.1 surround (that I converted to 7.1). what a riot !!!! CRANK IT UP and bring up the sub base and it sounds friggin unbelievable. sounds and feels like your right in the middle of the track while the pack of race cars go whizzing right by you . also makes me think it must sound/feel/smell pretty decent being there close to the track watching it live .