Virtually all the fans with whom I have spoken over the years (quite a friendly bunch, actually) consider the absence of big wrecks, injuries, etc., a key component of a good race.
Most of the fans I've talked to think that a race without big wrecks or a lot injuries is a good one. 
mnli hypothesis: Most of the fans I've talked to think that a race without big wrecks or a lot injuries is a good one.  premise: Virtually all the fans with whom I have spoken over the years (quite a friendly bunch, actually) consider the absence of big wrecks, injuries, etc., a key component of a good race.