While I admit I'm really looking forward to screaming engines and burned alcohol fumes, what gets me through it is the best sport that doesn't require an engine. Hockey! Now as a HUGE fan I will say the season is too long (I will have made a few race's before they raise the cup) but it certainly fills the void as far as entertainment during the off season. The Stanley Cup playoffs are as intense as any competition there is, barring maybe bubble day at the speedway back when it meant something