One of the ways guys "compliment" each other is through insult and teasing. It is part of their culture. You don't hear many men walk up to each other and say things like "you look good today" or "I think your girlfriend is pretty" or "wow, you are a great racer" BUT what they might say is "you are one ugly sucker" or "how did you score on someone like that?" or "you could barely keep yourself upright in that race" followed by a smack on the back.

We are different genders and for the most part communicate differently.

Lighten up, they are trying to incorporate you into their world. That is a huge compliment. Have some fun with it, and then find one of us on the other side to speak in our world terms.