Before I get started, let me explain that I was at one time a huge Nascar fan and got to go to Charlotte, Daytona, Atlanta and still go to Bristol. However, this sport has become so money driven and so corporate image that the old core fan has lost all interest. The races are boring. Run araound these tracks in single file and wait for the last 30 laps before the drivers start to race each other. Makes one wonder why the sponsors shell out such big bucks for an audience that is forever dimenishing. The sport has got to get back to racing the entire venue of la;ps. How does one get motivated? Assign points for laps led. 50 laps increments. 20 points for the first 50, 40 for the next 50, 60 for the next and you know what? Excitement comes back to these long, long, long, and boring races. Hope that someone out there know someone who can get the ear of France and see how he feels about this as the way it stands now, this sport is on a fast track to oblivion.

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I have not watched basketball since it went from a sport to entertain ment. Nascar has one draw for me and that when we go to the races, it is for the good times in the infield which includes good food, good friends, and a never ending supply of good booze.

comment by looserobes on Apr 23, 2008 7:55 AM ()

reply by whereabouts on May 8, 2008 6:32 AM ()

The race is secondary. The people and the food and companionship is what makes racing an event. You meet several different personalities. The attraction is a celebration of food and good friends. I may also add that the booze is also a main ingredient.

reply by theprofessor on Apr 23, 2008 6:43 PM ()

The race is secondary. The people and the food and companionship is what makes racing an event. You meet several different personalities. The attraction is a celebration of food and good friends. I may also add that the booze is also a main ingredient.

reply by theprofessor on Apr 23, 2008 6:40 PM ()

I retired from basketball for the same reason.

comment by bumpedoff on Apr 22, 2008 6:51 PM ()

reply by whereabouts on May 8, 2008 6:32 AM ()