NASCAR Stupidity

[CIRF]

ALL RIGHT!!!!

Congratulations, your just the guy NASCAR is looking to entertain!


Lets see, you, Kidrock and mudslinger make 3, and counting, that I know of that are pumped up about this new qualifying gig. Now, if they can only find and win back the other 3 or 4 million who have quit paying any attention to NASCAR they'll be able to decry all the gimmicks a rousing success.

Sure not takin' any bets on it.

Many of us consider ourselves overall race fans, not just one particular type of racing, and no true race fan wants to see any sanction implode onto itself, whether it be NASCAR, Indy Car, USAC, WoO or a weekly dirt track in podunk USA.

As much as many of us scorn NASCAR, racing as a whole would be worse off without it. I will gladly admit that, but some of the decisions they make sure defy logic.

[stock car driver]

ALL RIGHT!!!!

Congratulations, your just the guy NASCAR is looking to entertain!

I would bet there are way more than you think watching to see the circus of qualifying than you think.. I haven't EVER watched qualifying before so therefore Id be NEW to watching that!

I don't see how losing Nascar would effect anything I care about. I suppose my local Nascar track I race weekly would be unsanctioned but its been that before.. Maybe they would get IMCA sanctioned again like the other 20 plus tracks I race at within 4 hours from my house thru the summer!

[stock car driver]

qualifying is starting now! hopefully its more entertaining than the Atlanta race I napped thru and the Daytona race I napped thru!!

[ride height]

All the more reason to take some kids to a dirt race. Support a local track, and eat a little popcorn with some dirt in it. Screw the corporate Nascrap. Youll save a crap pot full of money and have more fun at the dirt speedway. I promise.

[Captain Happy]

ALL RIGHT!!!!Congratulations, your just the guy NASCAR is looking to entertain!

Lmao!!! I just wet myself here Thanks Big C!!!!! Dam that was a good'n!!!!! Lol some more.....

[Barbecueboy]

Lmao!!! I just wet myself here Thanks Big C!!!!! Dam that was a good'n!!!!! Lol some more.....

Where is muddy mike when you need him????

After all , this is a thread about stupidity isn't it???

I read something somewhere from an internet hypocrite that went something like this.....
Things would be better if everybody took a handful of chill pills.......would be even better if some folks choked on them.

Words have power , right bubby???

[Captain Happy]

Where is muddy mike when you need him????After all , this is a thread about stupidity isn't it???I read something somewhere from an internet hypocrite that went something like this.....Things would be better if everybody took a handful of chill pills.......would be even better if some folks choked on them.Words have power , right bubby???

When the words are spoken in truth, and has a negative effect on someone, you bet there is power in them. Truth really sucks for some so they do need to run for the shelter of their mothers little helpers... Lol, and they shore is certainly a cast of thems round here wouldn't ya say?

[mudslinger47]

I can understand that some don't like the new format, but why lambaste the folks that do? I guess it must be illegal for anyone to enjoy something they don't....Soccer is boring as hell to me, but if you want to watch it, more power to ya.... Just don't understand it....they hate it so everyone has to hate it...what are you guys 12?

[JK4745]

I would bet Nascar has decreasing numbers for the same reason dirt tracks are closing all over the country. Racing is a sport that has an older fan base and when they are unable to attend because of health reasons or pass away there is nobody to take their place in the stands. I attend 40 or so races every year at several different tracks and have observed not many 15-25 year olds in the stands. The sport needs to get the teens and young adults interested or all motorsports is in big trouble. In my opinion that is the reason NASCAR is changing things up to try and attract a younger fan base. I applaud them for trying new things but some older fans just don't like change and now don't support them. I suppose it's a calculated risk they took trying to draw in younger fans even if they lose some older fans. I have been to some truck races and I agree that series puts on good racing.

[Barbecueboy]

Mud, I don't think anybody is lambasting you personally.......it's nascar as a whole.

Things aren't great in nascar land right now, NASCAR just seems to be throwing good money after bad money with some of the recent changes.

The problem I have are with the NASCAR sheep that are hearded all together and believe( and try forcing others to believe) that it's great in France world......

To your point, you like it.........more power to ya, I hope they are able to pull it out of the dive it's in so that more people like it.........right now , it's just not for everyone.

[Nasty55]

I would bet Nascar has decreasing numbers for the same reason dirt tracks are closing all over the country. Racing is sport that has an older fan base and when they are unable to attend because of health reasons or pass away there is nobody to take their place in the stands. I attend 40 or so races every year at several different tracks and have observed not many 15-25 year olds in the stands. The sport needs to get the teens and young adults interested or all motorsports is in big trouble. In my opinion that is the reason NASCAR is changing things up to try and attract a younger fan base. I applaud them for trying new things but some older fans just don't like change and now don't support them. I suppose it's a calculated risk they took trying to draw in younger fans even if they lose some older fans. I have been to some truck races and I agree that series puts on good racing.

Ive got to agree with you JK on the fan base in nascar... They seem to be trying to attract new fans but in the process of doing so they are losing old fans which is hurting them in the long run of if all... I'm all for change if it makes for more exciting racing and better quality racing but in the grand scheme of it all is that what we are actually getting? I mean sure we have the Danica dog and pony show trying to reel in more female fans then we have the Marshall Dillon show trying to get the younger fans but it just doesn't seem to be working... Although on a side note we have young gun Chase Elliott making his cup debut this weekend at martinsville and Jr motorsports is bringing out their new truck team this weekend as well so hopefully it is a good weekend for all....

[mudslinger47]

I would bet Nascar has decreasing numbers for the same reason dirt tracks are closing all over the country. Racing is a sport that has an older fan base and when they are unable to attend because of health reasons or pass away there is nobody to take their place in the stands. I attend 40 or so races every year at several different tracks and have observed not many 15-25 year olds in the stands. The sport needs to get the teens and young adults interested or all motorsports is in big trouble. In my opinion that is the reason NASCAR is changing things up to try and attract a younger fan base. I applaud them for trying new things but some older fans just don't like change and now don't support them. I suppose it's a calculated risk they took trying to draw in younger fans even if they lose some older fans. I have been to some truck races and I agree that series puts on good racing.

You are very correct...the promoters have to go for the younger fans to survive in the long haul... Another big deal is the economy...I used to go to one or two cup shows a year, but it just costs to much money to do it anymore... not just the tickets, but the travel expense the lodging etc etc etc... I live with in less then 8 hours of four major NASCAR tracks but its still boils down to cost...

[Captain Happy]

I can understand that some don't like the new format, but why lambaste the folks that do? I guess it must be illegal for anyone to enjoy something they don't....Soccer is boring as hell to me, but if you want to watch it, more power to ya.... Just don't understand it....they hate it so everyone has to hate it...what are you guys 12?

No one intended any harm your way mud I don't think. I certainly didn't bud! My 12 year old comments and remarks where criticism towards NASCAR for what I see as them scewing up a good thing long ago, not just recent changes. Poking your rids was only that... didn't intend to be maen. You are obviously a man of higher intelligence, and we should trust your judgment that NASCAR is haeding in the right direction and will be around for many years to come!!