Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted July 23, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, ckf said: Are you sure about that Fixed it for ya No! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 6 minutes ago, Biggie Smails said: No! At least you are consistent. Although you have disappointed me in keeping the same sled for so long 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted July 23, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, ckf said: At least you are consistent. Although you have disappointed me in keeping the same sled for so long Not for a lack of trying I assure you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted July 23, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 23, 2017 Attendance looks weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 12 minutes ago, Biggie Smails said: Attendance looks weak. Was just gonna say that...sad state of affairs... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted July 23, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 23, 2017 JJ started in the back....gear change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Think they could lop their ticket prices by a quarter or a third to get fans back in the stands? Quick thinking on my end says possibly, but probably not because of the cost of everything away from the track on a race weekend (hotel, parking, etc.). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted July 23, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: Think they could lop their ticket prices by a quarter or a third to get fans back in the stands? Quick thinking on my end says possibly, but probably not because of the cost of everything away from the track on a race weekend (hotel, parking, etc.). Possibly but not even sure that would help....I just think the fan base is shrinking as the fans from the 80's, 90's and early 2000's are not being replaced by new younger fans. Not sure what the answer to that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted July 23, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 23, 2017 They just replayed Lajoies crash and god god the place is even more empty than I thought....wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Biggie Smails said: Possibly but not even sure that would help....I just think the fan base is shrinking as the fans from the 80's, 90's and early 2000's are not being replaced by new younger fans. Not sure what the answer to that is. Its all Jimmie Johnsons fault...he made Cup boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted July 23, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: Think they could lop their ticket prices by a quarter or a third to get fans back in the stands? Quick thinking on my end says possibly, but probably not because of the cost of everything away from the track on a race weekend (hotel, parking, etc.). I dont think ticket prices have gone up much in the last 10 years. I think Nascar has just lost a chunk of its crowd as the times have changed. The older folks have left and the younger ones are not picking up the slack because they just don't care about racing or cars in general. Monster Energy is an attempt to appeal to a younger crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted July 23, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 23, 2017 1 minute ago, FAT DAVE said: Its all Jimmie Johnsons fault...he made Cup boring. Don't blame the GOAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted July 23, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, Biggie Smails said: They just replayed Lajoies crash and god god the place is even more empty than I thought....wow. Dismal crowd but this is not a track I'd spend my money at either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Just now, Blackstar said: Don't blame the GOAT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted July 23, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, Blackstar said: I dont think ticket prices have gone up much in the last 10 years. I think Nascar has just lost a chunk of its crowd as the times have changed. The older folks have left and the younger ones are not picking up the slack because they just don't care about racing or cars in general. Monster Energy is an attempt to appeal to a younger crowd. Yep and hopefully Monster draws them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted July 23, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Biggie Smails said: Yep and hopefully Monster draws them in. I dont see it. Maybe Logan Lucky will bring them to the track. Edited July 23, 2017 by Blackstar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Supply and demand guys.It's time to cut back on the schedule and limit each track to one race a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 1 minute ago, ckf said: Supply and demand guys.It's time to cut back on the schedule and limit each track to one race a year. Bring back N Wilksboro The Rock...Hickory...have a race or races at a dirt track. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Stephen Hawking Posted July 23, 2017 Gold Member Share Posted July 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Blackstar said: I dont think ticket prices have gone up much in the last 10 years. I think Nascar has just lost a chunk of its crowd as the times have changed. The older folks have left and the younger ones are not picking up the slack because they just don't care about racing or cars in general. Monster Energy is an attempt to appeal to a younger crowd. My boss used to go to Daytona every year with his buddies. He stopped going when they put in a requirement that they buy a ticket package that included all the races on speed week in order for them to keep the seats they held for years. I guess they had to extort fans into the stands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 14 minutes ago, FAT DAVE said: Bring back N Wilksboro The Rock...Hickory...have a race or races at a dirt track. I don't think I've ever watched a cup race at Hickory, but wouldn't mind seeing them bring back Nort Wilksboro or Rockingham 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 22 minutes ago, ckf said: I don't think I've ever watched a cup race at Hickory, but wouldn't mind seeing them bring back Nort Wilksboro or Rockingham Not likely...think 71 was the last yr. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 1 minute ago, FAT DAVE said: Not likely...think 71 was the last yr. Since I was born in 1970, I think you would be right, for once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted July 23, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted July 23, 2017 Well I just got back from walking the dog and was thinking about this fan issue and what strikes me is that younger kids, teens and twentysomethings are more into MotoX, Rally Racing, etc....than they are NASCAR. While I realize there are local short tracks where kids can race cars it is still pricey to get into especially if you advance past the bomber class whereas they can buy an almost race ready MotoX bike and ride tracks that are similar to the ones pros ride....maybe not competively but still tear it up and have fun. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Finally back to racing at the Brickyard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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