Whats the point...

I don't visit this site as much as I use to but always enjoy my time here. I've notice that here lately much of the comments are focused on the negitive aspects of the sport today. I could, and have, done the same from time to time, but now I prefer to look at the sport with less objective eyes. As I've said before, I love NASCAR racing and to me nothing can compare to the drivers, teams and racing of the BIG cars back in the early 70's. I still get chills when I see a new picture of a Mercury Montego or Dodge Charger posted by the great peeople that are a part of this site. But I try not to be so critical of the sport today for 2 reasons, one, I can't change the rules and two, I will not bash the sport that has been a huge part of my life for 39 years. Sure I wish some things could change, but even if the sport continues on the path it is on, I will be a fan. I don't go to many races anymore, but I still love the sport more that any stick and ball sport. If you choose to remain negitive in your fews and opions, thats your choice. I will take a higher road.

Looking forward to 2011, race hard, race clean and on with the show.

Bumpertag

updated by @bumpertag: 12/05/16 04:02:07PM

maybe ive misread some of the words wrote by others but I think no one is bashing our sport but only trying to in some form or fashion steer the leaders of todays racing in a curve that will lead the future of racing higher, not squeeze it for what its worth to them. We have a lot to say thanks to the past leaders and "W H Y" should we stand and let the untrained ruin our sport. Can you answer that!!

It's been a huge part of my life over the past 40-50 years, too, Bumpertag; but I don't believe that most of these people are intentionally trying to put the sport in a negative light. We all love the sport......to the point of being passionate about it. Many of us have such lasting and great memories (in my case going back to the '62 Atlanta 500 & '63 Daytona 500 and so, so many since then) of the '60s,'70s,'80s,'90s, and '00s of NASCAR racing (including dirt tracks). It's because we love the sport as we do that we tend to get protective of what created all these great memories for us. I don't believe there's a single person posting here who would be unwilling to make sacrifices in order to strengthen the sport. As with any organization, there are times when even management seems to get led down some wrong pathways............for various reasons. Although many of the recent comments might seem negative, I believe the hope and intent is to try to create some positive suggestions which could help strengthen the sport, improve the ratings, and improve track attendance. I'm just a little voice in a big crowd, but that has certainly been my intent. There's nothing I would love better than to see NASCAR racing return to the glory days.

I like Bumper's point of view and this is what makes it good right here. All opinons and ideas respected and listened to. Sound's like an American thing does it not ?

I see your points, BT and raise you these: . I've always enjoyed your points and contributions to RR. Your perspective is as important as any of the others. Some see passionate opinions as negative comments....even bashing. I don't. I do not approve of what I would consider bashing. But I guess my opinion of bashing is different from others. I think hearing opinions of those who have consequently lost passion for the sport is important. Extremely important! Bottom line, attendance and TV ratings are beyond slipping and are tanking. Something is wrong. I do not enjoy the sport as I used to and that bothers me...cause I love the sport and just can't find the passion I once had. Why...? For the reasons you've all heard me state. And I'm not ready to give up. I still have to believe if the fans speak loudly enough, they'll be heard. I've tried accepting it as it is and it doesn't work for me. So I'll continue to give my opinion to anyone who will listen because I truly believe it is constructive. I'm just not ready to give up....sorry if my passion offends anyone. If you want to see real NASCAR bashing visit their site. I stopped going there because I couldn't handle what I considered bashing.

--
Founder/Creator - RacersReunion®

I believe im going to side with Jeff and his explanation on this one. My passion runs deep with racing because I was raised on modifieds and flatheads only to find out that V8 Chevys were a little more fun. I cut my teeth on the early days like most of the veterans on R/R. So im not going to stand by and let the wash lady mess the sheets up by what she washes them with.

I see your points and can't disagree with any. I guess the term "Bashing" was a bad coice of words and maybe I should have stayed with the words "BeingCritical". I have been very critical in the past at times and found it did very little for me or the sport. I see and feel the problems that affect this sport just as everyone else and I have never lost my passion. I still follow the teams and drivers EVERY DAY. NASCAR is my most loved sport and I don't see that changing ever. But I don't see where being critical does anything but let each of us vent a little. Maybe thats enough, but for me I prefer to look at the positives, where possible, and enjoy the competition and the spectacle that is NASCAR.

Todays sport isn't as thrilling to me as it use to be and some of that is becauseof the changes in the sport and the direction, but not all. Some is because of age. I see very few things the same way I did in my teens. But I think the problems with the sport are tied to the economyand the fact that none of us like change. The cars and racing have chaged and I don't see any way to restore it back to our glory days. I still hope to remain as positive as possible and it will enable me to enjoy the racing. Lets go racin!

Bumpertag

Being critical wont change anything. The cars are different, the technology is greatly improved and the speeds are at the limit of safety, things have to change. I wish the teams were still runnung 1974 Chargers, Torinos and Chevelles, I wish the cars could run as fast as they are capable of and that mechanical grip was the goal of every team. Those days are gone. No way we can stear the leaders other than by the number of tickets bought.

I don't know the "Untrained" you're speaking of. The leadership of this sport are capable and I think they are doing all they can do. The cars had to made safer and slower and the competition has improved. I find no fault in the leadership in Daytona. I think the complaining all goes back to the fact that todays NASCAR is different from what made us all fans years ago. The sport changes, it always has and will. We can adjust and be fans or stay home.
Johnny Mallonee said:

maybe ive misread some of the words wrote by others but I think no one is bashing our sport but only trying to in some form or fashion steer the leaders of todays racing in a curve that will lead the future of racing higher, not squeeze it for what its worth to them. We have a lot to say thanks to the past leaders and "W H Y" should we stand and let the untrained ruin our sport. Can you answer that!!