2. OFFICIAL SITES:

The best resource website for someone trying to get into the sport and learn to follow NASCAR is the official NASCAR home page. This site is located at www.nascar.com. Here you will find everything you need to get into the sport. Not only does it list the latest news and highlights, it also has race schedules and results. The best page for NASCAR rookies is the NASCAR 101 page accessible via a link found at the top of the NASCAR homepage. At NASCAR 101 you will get lessons on everything imaginable that is NASCAR related, from information on the drivers to how the cars work and are maintained. Most of the lessons are taught by a professional NASCAR driver and come in video format that can be viewed directly from the site.

Watch Races with Diehards

Know a friend who is a NASCAR fanatic? Although their non-stop talk about the sport may be nauseating at times, they are probably your best resource for learning to follow the sport. Most fans are more than enthusiastic about introducing others to the sport they love. Invite them over to watch a race sometime. While watching the race, ask questions and have your friend explain everything that is going on. Often times the best way to learn something new is by doing it. Although you really can't learn NASCAR by driving in a NASCAR race, the next best thing is to learn by watching a race. If you can, see if your friend will go with you to a live race, even if it is just a local one. There really is no better way to learn than from an expert while watching the action in person or on the screen.

Join a Fan Club

If you are really committed to following the sport and working your way to becoming a diehard NASCAR fanatic yourself, the next step to take is to join a NASCAR fan club. There are many clubs to choose from, from local clubs that get together to watch weekend races and organize an annual trip to Daytona to national clubs that produce magazines and other benefits for members. There are also fan clubs for each racer or car.