8. The author of Passage 3 would most likely agree with which statement? A. Roller derby is a successful sport today even though players depend more on their acting than on their athletic abilities. B. Roller derby is an increasingly popular sport, as shown by the number of teams nationwide and the interest in the sport in other countries. C. Roller derby is a popular sport today even though participants and viewers often prefer the way racetracks used to be slanted rather than flat. D. Roller derby is on pace to become a successful sport again, as evidenced by the interest of national television networks in broadcasting the games.