How long before we lose Hud to NASCAR?

[Matt49]

I feel like people are lost on the fact that the "top level" racing classes (as viewed by the American public) are basically spec classes with enormous marketing potential. The "drivers" that get opportunities in these classes are the ones that bring money and/or a pretty smile to the table. Tony Stewart was probably that last real racer that made it in NASCAR. We'll see what happens with Larson. Past that, it's actors and silver spoon babies that will dominate the NASCAR "driver" scene.

Having raced and chatted with Huddy quite a bit, I can tell you that he eats, sleeps, and breaths racing. He's a sponge for knowledge, a perfectionist, very respectful, yet fiercely competitive. He is more interested in being the best racer he can be than being famous. NASCAR isn't exactly the best fit for that.

[mcarter815]

I feel like people are lost on the fact that the "top level" racing classes (as viewed by the American public) are basically spec classes with enormous marketing potential. The "drivers" that get opportunities in these classes are the ones that bring money and/or a pretty smile to the table. Tony Stewart was probably that last real racer that made it in NASCAR. We'll see what happens with Larson. Past that, it's actors and silver spoon babies that will dominate the NASCAR "driver" scene.

Having raced and chatted with Huddy quite a bit, I can tell you that he eats, sleeps, and breaths racing. He's a sponge for knowledge, a perfectionist, very respectful, yet fiercely competitive. He is more interested in being the best racer he can be than being famous. NASCAR isn't exactly the best fit for that.

All levels of racing are turning into spec in an effort to "control costs."

[NormP]

Sports car racing on the lower levels doesn't pay a dime, at least here in America.

Neither does stock car racing. That's why everyone is talking about the jump to nascar.

[Josh Bayko]

Neither does stock car racing. That's why everyone is talking about the jump to nascar.

There aren’t that many short track superstars talking about the jump to NASCAR anymore though.

[TS FAN]

I feel like people are lost on the fact that the "top level" racing classes (as viewed by the American public) are basically spec classes with enormous marketing potential. The "drivers" that get opportunities in these classes are the ones that bring money and/or a pretty smile to the table. Tony Stewart was probably that last real racer that made it in NASCAR. We'll see what happens with Larson. Past that, it's actors and silver spoon babies that will dominate the NASCAR "driver" scene.

Having raced and chatted with Huddy quite a bit, I can tell you that he eats, sleeps, and breaths racing. He's a sponge for knowledge, a perfectionist, very respectful, yet fiercely competitive. He is more interested in being the best racer he can be than being famous. NASCAR isn't exactly the best fit for that.

not Chris Bell, don't put him in the spoon fed category