The NASCAR machine

[XcYZ]

I'll admit it, I watch, it's the perfect white noise for when I'm in the shop. I knew NASCAR was pulling big numbers, but I didn't know how big...

Fortune Magazine on Nascar's size and power (http://money.aol.com/fortune/general/canvas3?id=20050829145209990001)

[907rs]

Scott, sounds like you need to send your favorite driver a G-shirt and some decals. :D

[MaxHarvard]

who says rednecks dont have any supporters?

I watch NASCAR every chance i get, i guess that makes me a redneck.

well then.... YEEEHHHAAWW!! :D

[Derek69SS]

Go Tony Stewart! :cool:

I'm a fan too :thumbsup:

[race-rodz]

i just dont get it.... those nascar drivers drive around in circles lookin for the finish line :willy:

[MaxHarvard]

i just dont get it.... those nascar drivers drive around in circles lookin for the finish line :willy:

So does IRL .. they hardly run any road courses and they do is complain about tires and refuse to race. :rolleyes:

[Musclerodz]

I will watch Nascar when I can't find any other racing on. Or it is the last ten laps of the race. That is when it gets real interesting.

Mike

[XcYZ]

So does IRL .. they hardly run any road courses and they do is complain about tires and refuse to race. :rolleyes:

Eric, that would be F1.

[Edward Bednar]

I had been a Nascar fan for forty years but it has become a big yawn. I really don't see racing anymore in Nascar and rarely watch a race. They have so crippled the cars they can't even pass one another anymore. If they didn't have a manufacturer's name on them you couldn't tell them apart. I grew up in Detroit and in the sixties it was about the cars. I'm now here in Nascar country and I believe the fans here who grew Nascar feel a bit betrayed.The closing of many of the old tracks' races is a trade for the big money venues and the TV money. I'm not sure but it might eventually backfire on them just as the NBA was the glamor sport for awhile and has seen its' numbers declining. I know it must sound like I'm turning into an old fuddy duddy.I guess the way it works is they're trying to make sure everybodies billboard gets equal time on television. If you'd like to see some real racing go down to the Friday or Saturday night dirt track race locally. Catch some of the outlaw races. I guarentee that for $10.00 you'll have a great time. You'll actually see some racing.Ed

[XcYZ]

I agree, Ed. If you want to see some REAL racing, go watch a 410 Sprint Car program.

[jonny51]

I agree, Ed. If you want to see some REAL racing, go watch a 410 Sprint Car program.

Or even better Motocross. :thumbsup: :D

[race-rodz]

I agree, Ed. If you want to see some REAL racing, go watch a 410 Sprint Car program.


as much as i hate any kinda racing where all ya do is drive in circles.... i have been offered a "ride" in a 360 sprint. not cuz i have the expierence...but because im a scrawny bastard 5'10'' 130.... that and a combination of a few other things...like the normal driver, who is the same size as myself, is out with a broken leg.... i jokingly offered to drive the car... one thing led to another... and the car owner decided he would rather try me out the rest of the year...so he can atleast get paid from his sponsors...and if i do ok.. who knows... might have another car next year.

first "play day" is fri night... and racing sat/sun. we will see how it goes.

[XcYZ]

360 winged on non wing car? I worked on a 360 winged sprinter for 6 years.

Have you ever driven anything like that before? Remember, the car only works when your on the gas (well, methanol). Stand on it and get some pics if possible. :thumbsup:

[MaxHarvard]

Nah, if you really want to see racing, check out the figure 8 guys race!! lol, now thats entertainment :willy:

[race-rodz]

360 winged...methanol. never driven any kinda dirt racing before, tonight is the first night i will actually be driving the car. the other driver has been giving me the "crash coarse" verbal driving lessons.... i think im ready :_paranoid

the nice part about it is... its a top 5 car..... the team is great with set up etc... basically all i have to do is get in the car... and learn to pilot it.

the main goal for the weekend is to just keep the car in 1 piece and finish the races...... so we will see :thumbsup:

[XcYZ]

I'll definitely want a race report.

How big is the track?

[Bill Howell]

Ed is right. Being another "seasoned" nascar fan, it has lost it's luster lately. The only race I attend now is Bristol. It is 90 miles away but argueable the best race all season. The Saturday night race is no doubt as good as it gets nowdays.
Bristol=Racing the way it ought to be. :thumbsup:

[race-rodz]

well.... i have to say my sprint car piloting performance was miserable...borderline pathetic, but for the first time ever purposly in the dirt i had a lot of fun.

they ended up putting another driver in... somebody with some actual expierence. i swear the kid cant be any more than 15..maybe 16..... used to race the winged kart things... then pro mods... jumped in the car and looked like a professional...which made my attempt at driving look even worse :willy:

i can already tell im gonna be sore in the morning...... so off to bed for me.