Nascar Fan March Madness Tournament

What type of fan are YOU? More importantly, which of the following 16 fans will come out on top after four weeks of grueling competition? Stay tuned! (Or, I guess, online).

(Numbers show everyone's seeding, first round matchups are paired together).

1. The Working Fan—gets the top seed for actually WORKING in Nascar. This guy is living out his dream in the pits, the pr department, or even as a janitor. Not surprisingly, all his friends from home hate him.
16. That Annoying Local-Track Guy—cousin of “that guy who says minor league baseball is more fun”, he can’t stop telling you how much better Sprint Car, Late Model, or Modified racing is. No one dares mention that he really can’t afford a better ticket.

2. Old School—a walking font of knowledge, he’s been following the sport since the 70’s. He’s rooted for the Allisons, the Pettys, even the Bouchards, and has the programs to prove it. Missed the top seed due to chronic whining.
15. The Vengeful Mechanic—hates the drivers, who he says “sold out”. Secretly wishes it was him in the pit box, but lives out his dreams every Sunday…seething.

3. New School—she might not go as far back as her arch-rival, Old School, but she’s at every race she can make it to. Moreover, she never misses a race on tv, and Jayski’s her homepage at work. A definite threat for the title.
14. The Bored Girlfriend—she’s wondering how she was dragged here, and hopes that her boyfriend remembers that she gets a day with him at the antiques show as repayment. Quite possibly the most unstable team here.

4. The Stereotype—a former champ who’s fallen on hard times, this Junior fan personifies everything Nascar stood for in 1988. He loves his beer, hates Jeff Gordon, and yells profusely at races. Hasn’t spend money on the sport since Johnny Benson was a young gun.
13. The Snoozer—takes the term “sleeper pick” to a new level. Can’t go to a race, because he hasn’t made it through one at home without dozing off.

5. The Nerd—don’t let his small stature fool you—this dude knows more about rumors than Fleetwood Mac. He’s thinking five weeks ahead, trolls message boards for info, and never saw a prospect he didn’t critique. Never been to a race, however (can’t get his e-girlfriend to go).
12. The Arteest—took his love of Nascar and turned it into a non-profitable business—comics, online blogs, even poorly-written parody sites. It is unwise to rile these folks, but a good idea to date ‘em.

6. The Real Racer—you can see him at your local track, tearing it up with his friends. Sure, he might miss a Nextel Cup race or two, but this guy does it for real. But for much, much, much, MUCH less money.
11. The Hater—this is the guy in the bar who complains about EVERYONE. He can’t be positive, and doesn’t get beat up because he has a lawyer on retainer. Related to the guys who heckle little leaguers.

7. The Diehard—he’s stuck with Kyle Petty (or Schrader, or Kenny Wallace, or etc.) since the 90’s, and isn’t looking to change anytime soon. He’ll root for his favorite driver even though he can’t find his stuff in the Nascar stores. Wish he’d stop sobbing though after every DNQ.
10. Sir Likes-a-lot—she’s never met a driver she didn’t like! Some see her as sweet, others call her a front runner. Her lack of direction cost her a higher seed, but she’s primed for an upset.

8. The Wanderer—a few years ago he was Dale Earnhardt all the way. But he can’t bring himself to root for Junior, and Michael Waltrip annoys him. He’s awash in a sea of red.
9. Mr. Spread-too-thin—Nascar’s just one of the many sports this dude follows. He squeezes in a few laps around the NFL, College Basketball, and a bit of golf as well. Don’t be surprised if this fan weighs in at over 300 pounds.