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Wanning attendance at races

Stock Car Racing History

" In a bid to grow roots beyond the South, Nascar a decade ago expanded aggressively, lengthening the season and opening new tracks. But no sooner did Nascar move races to California and Kansas than fan enthusiasm cooled, even at classic tracks such as Martinsville." you've heard a lot about this from that Goat Rodeo bunch.

There's a lot of truth in this article! How about the comment about the average fan....? "Nascar's average fan is a blue-collar white man around 50 years old who has been hurt disproportionately by the economic downturn. He can't easily afford the ticket, which hovers around $80 (down from $90) at ISC's 13 tracks. He can't afford the gas, since the average fan lives 115 miles from the nearest track."

The 18 to 24 year stuff is...as I have said many times (if I can toot toot my horn) absolute and total bull_ _ _ _ !!! This article spoke the truth. The average fan is not 18 to 24 years old. If the old folks cant' afford tickets, how the hell can the younger demo.?

Corporate America...(and NASCAR followed) created this fake demographic based on the belief that only young people could interact if today's gadgets. Well...what are you folks using right now.

Wanning attendance at races

Stock Car Racing History

Sad...but very true

The right direction ?

Current NASCAR

I see glimmers of hope...like Watkins Glen. And I try to come to grips with the fact that racing will never be again the sport I grew up loving. I look for things to like....notfinding that many. I loved seeing Bowyer run through the pits in Phoenix to engage Gordon. What does that tell you?

I would love to see top level NASCAR (any of the top three) back on the dirt tracks. There is hope there. I would love to see the Nationwideseriesreturn to the smaller venues and become more accessible by start-up teams rather than being dominated by big money....an extension of the cup teams. Don'tknowif there is much hope there...but I keep hoping.

I've given up on the cup series...it will run its course..almost complete now.

I suppose that is a lot to hope for...but that is what I'm wanting to see.

Good topic, Max!

Any Myrtle Beach Goat Rodeo Broadcasters Out of Touch? Stay Tuned Tuesday Night

General

Yes it is.

Any Myrtle Beach Goat Rodeo Broadcasters Out of Touch? Stay Tuned Tuesday Night

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Wasn't me. I won't drive a toyota

Penalties...Wait maybe NASCAR should read this.

Stock Car Racing History

I agree with Andy...allowing the phone was a mistake in the first place. My guess is they figured that out afterward. Have you seen how small the traction control devices are now...hmmm. Any device that is capable of communication (or cpable of housing another such device) is an open opportunity for these tech savvy crew chiefs of today. I would certainly wager there were already some shenanigans taking place that involve cell phones in drivers pockets.

Saturday Night Heroes

Stock Car Racing History

You're slippin Pkl. Perhaps it is the continuing side effect of your northern body adjusting to grits.

Saturday Night Heroes

Stock Car Racing History

Nice one!

Saturday Night Heroes

Stock Car Racing History

The first of a series of "snapshot" racing stories has been provided by the Scott family...legendary racer, Billy Scott and Ms. Barbara. You can click here to read the article.

We would like this forum topic to be a place to gather more stories from and about our Saturday Night Heroes.I think this is a great platform and an awesome opportunity to share more "racing then" stories from those who lived it. So, don't be shy. Have at it.

updated by @jeff-gilder: 12/16/16 07:54:33AM

Brad &@#$ Keselowski

Current NASCAR

So right...the standards are getting lower. But, itparallels everything else in this day and time. They are saying things on other prime-time TV shows that would never have worked 20 years ago.

Although I'm guilty of an "occasional"boo-boo, it makes me uncomfortable to hear it on TV. Can't help it.

Tommy is right too. It depends on where you're from as to theperceivedseverity of the language.

As for Brad...he's right! in my opinion. Would love to see him win this. I've become a BK fan just this year. He has a lot of "old school" in him...it is in his blood.