And racing doesn't have people with money apparently now.....
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I know I am contributing to this madness by responding, but comments like this are what drives me insane. Does your local dirt track EVER host anything other than a regular, weekly show? If yes, then you and all other race fans in your area benefit from the money in racing.
Maybe I'm confused, so my apologies. What is your opinion?You started with horse racing only existing because of money and senators, then dirt late model racing only has Forrest Lucas and the tracks don't have any protection. I am seeing a lot more in dirt late model racing than just Forrest Lucas, but would like to hear more about your point of view.
The mob rules our democracy these days. We participate in a sport that is very disgusting to climate minded people. When we get in the cross hairs of climate and cancel culture, we are in big trouble. There are not many wealthy and politically connected folks to defend what we do.
So far horse racing has had enough of those types of people. I think they have a lot more of them than dirt racing does. I also think PETA isn't as powerful as New Green Deal agenda.
Most people on this board are looking for reasons to blame democrats and liberals for things they don't like. That's all it is.
Nashville is a liberal city with a liberal mayor and it is becoming more liberal every day. The liberals in control have worked with the fairgrounds racetrack to keep the place open. It sounds like they are even taking steps to get NASCAR back. How about that for a bunch of socialists and commies.
This post was started about the clean air act and effect on dirt late model racing, hence the replies about liberals and our government. I agree that there are a lot of other challenges for motor sports (funny, probably should be 'engine sports'), but the topic was directly pointed at conversation on this political agenda.
Canada and Australia are way more liberal in their thinking and policy making than we are here. A conservative there is pretty liberal here. They still race. They race a lot in Canada.
There is room for compromise. Making blanket accusations about liberals does not help.