Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV: Heroes

The word 'hero" should not be used in any way connected to automobile racing. Very offensive. The real heroes are the ones fighting for our safety everyday...service men and women and first reponders. What a boob to equate racing with heroism.

@ BB

From OED:

"hero: a person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities"

I don't disagree that our men and women in uniform and first responders are indeed heroes, but heroes are more than that. Oftentimes a hero is a person who is important to you, someone you admire or aspire to be like. They don't have to save people or fight wars. Most of my heroes have never done those things. But they're still my heroes because they have other outstanding achievements and noble qualities. Racing drivers? They have some outstanding achievements. And I'd call them courageous. Certainly heroes in my book.