“I think it's because it's a normal, everyday-people kind of sport.”

— Jabraan Pasha, Kansas University medical student, Kansas City, Mo.

“I think it's the danger and the fast pace.”

— Rebecca Holmes, KU junior, Lawrence

“I think the wrecks are a big part of it. They like it when the drivers get mad at one another.”

— Justin Martinek, portfolio accountant, Olathe

“I think the potential for crashes is pretty exciting. People always want to see a catastrophe.”

— Jennifer Stuart, homemaker, Lawrence