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[+] leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 30, 2024 in Lebanon, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) Getty Images The first question any NASCAR enthusiast will ask you when you meet is, “Who’s your favorite driver?”, a query that immediately defines your level of fandom. After a weekend at Nashville Superspeedway, where I got an in depth look at the world of motorsports, I’m convinced that NASCAR devotees have the best fan experience of any other sport.

From pre-race festivities like garage, Pit Row, and infield tours to the Driver’s Meeting that takes place right before the big event, racing buffs have the ability to get up-close and personal encounters with, you’ve guessed it, their favorite driver. How many football or basketball fans get to see the locker room right before a game or watch their favorite players warm up behind-the-scenes? All of this is to say that NASCAR events offers something different, something that brings people of all ages together. From the Fan Zone walkaround to the Xfininty Race to the Ally 400 NASCAR Cup Series Race, I met many interesting folks at Nashville Superspeedway , and the sentiment was the same: community is king.

Part of what creates a solid sense of belonging is the camping experience. THOR Industries , whic.