hwytohell Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Just now, ckf said: Is it going to continue to get worse as the older drivers continue to retire? Hard to say , the francecar track owners have to make serious adjustments to gain back the fans that want to travel , sit , spend , eat , drink and shit at the tracks. NHRA has had at least four sell outs crowds this year. They are in Brainerd MN. this weekend , fans say that place is a hoot if the weather is good. " The Zoo " Sad that most of the local racing season here in MI is down to the last three weeks of the year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 1 minute ago, DAVE said: Thats my thinking. It's not just the drivers that are getting older, so are the fans. Today's youth doesn't have any interest in cars. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Busch in the wall!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Yay!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 1 minute ago, DAVE said: Yay!!! You wouldn't say that if you had him in the pool 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, ckf said: You wouldn't say that if you had him in the pool We dont have a pool for the busch cars!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 18 minutes ago, ckf said: Is it going to continue to get worse as the older drivers continue to retire? At the national level, not at this time. At the local level, it has been happening for over a decade. Who can afford it without having family money, sponsor money, or a ride from someone with money? 9 minutes ago, hwytohell said: Hard to say , the francecar track owners have to make serious adjustments to gain back the fans that want to travel , sit , spend , eat , drink and shit at the tracks. NHRA has had at least four sell outs crowds this year. They are in Brainerd MN. this weekend , fans say that place is a hoot if the weather is good. " The Zoo " Sad that most of the local racing season here in MI is down to the last three weeks of the year. I have never been there, but the party in the Zoo at BIR is supposed to be the best in North American motorsports. Too old for all that hootenanny, so I'll take others word for it. 8 minutes ago, ckf said: It's not just the drivers that are getting older, so are the fans. Today's youth doesn't have any interest in cars. It shows in the stands almost everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sael Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Most of these drivers have made some pretty good money why risk their health to put up with the grueling NASCAR schedule. I read somewhere where Sadler was worth 25 mil. Could be fake news but most of them have been smart enough to have other financial interests. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted August 18, 2018 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 18, 2018 (edited) What happened to Shrub....I was taking a shower. Nevermind....just backread. Edited August 18, 2018 by Jimmy Snacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 25 minutes ago, DAVE said: We dont have a pool for the busch cars!!! You know what I meant. So, you can stick that owned emoticon where the sun don't shine 19 minutes ago, Sael said: Most of these drivers have made some pretty good money why risk their health to put up with the grueling NASCAR schedule. I read somewhere where Sadler was worth 25 mil. Could be fake news but most of them have been smart enough to have other financial interests. That's why teams are getting rid of older drivers. I read earlier today that Kurt Busch said he was appreciated (read SHR won't pay him the big $$$$) I have no idea what the difference in pay is between a Harvick and a William Byron? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted August 18, 2018 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, ckf said: You know what I meant. So, you can stick that owned emoticon where the sun don't shine That's why teams are getting rid of older drivers. I read earlier today that Kurt Busch said he was appreciated (read SHR won't pay him the big $$$$) I have no idea what the difference in pay is between a Harvick and a William Byron? Good question and I wonder how compensation works for guys like Harvick doing endorsements especially for sponsors...big bucks, some bucks, part of the sponsorship deal...just not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 49 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Hard to say....hopefully guys like Chase Elliot and Ryan Blaney are attracting new younger fans. 5 out of the top 6 in the race right now are Cup drivers. young fans don't have the money to spend, thats part of the issue with all sports they priced a lot of people out so unless your products super interesting people won't pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 49 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Hard to say....hopefully guys like Chase Elliot and Ryan Blaney are attracting new younger fans. 5 out of the top 6 in the race right now are Cup drivers. young fans don't have the money to spend, thats part of the issue with all sports they priced a lot of people out so unless your products super interesting people won't pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted August 18, 2018 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 18, 2018 Just now, Angry ginger said: young fans don't have the money to spend, thats part of the issue with all sports they priced a lot of people out so unless your products super interesting people won't pay. Good point and there are so many other things they can spend what disposable income they have on....so many more Music Festivals now then in our day. Kids would rather spend their money on something like Faster Horses Country Music Festival than a NASCAR weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 12 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Good point and there are so many other things they can spend what disposable income they have on....so many more Music Festivals now then in our day. Kids would rather spend their money on something like Faster Horses Country Music Festival than a NASCAR weekend. My neighbor is 25 and he goes to at least a half dozen music festivals a summer / fasll. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sael Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 42 minutes ago, ckf said: I have no idea what the difference in pay is between a Harvick and a William Byron? William Byron has Jerry Falwell and Liberty U he doesn't need $$$ he has blessings. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted August 18, 2018 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 18, 2018 Fucking Ty Dillon all over the place running into people...thank god he cut a tire and had to pit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 8 minutes ago, Sael said: William Byron has Jerry Falwell and Liberty U he doesn't need $$$ he has blessings. Just now, Jimmy Snacks said: Fucking Ty Dillon all over the place running into people...thank god he cut a tire and had to pit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted August 18, 2018 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 18, 2018 Kyle Larson can drive the fuck out of a race car. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Just now, Jimmy Snacks said: Kyle Larson can drive the fuck out of a race car. yes he can. i wonder what he would do in a JGR or SHR car? checkers or wreckers coming up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted August 18, 2018 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 18, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, ckf said: yes he can. i wonder what he would do in a JGR or SHR car? checkers or wreckers coming up! He would be up there in the win column with Harvick and Shrub. Larson had a huge lead....should be a good restart. Edited August 18, 2018 by Jimmy Snacks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Larson wins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted August 18, 2018 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 18, 2018 1 minute ago, ckf said: Larson wins! He nailed every restart tonight.....he has the pole tomorrow night....hmmmm.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: He nailed every restart tonight.....he has the pole tomorrow night....hmmmm.... Kyle Busch is good at Bristol too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Interesting. Quote Just how serious is Kasey Kahne about stepping away from NASCAR? Apparently, very. Not only did Kahne turn down a two-year deal to remain at Leavine Family Racing next season but Motorsport.com has learned that the veteran driver also turned down an opportunity to speak to Stewart-Haas Racing about an opening to its No. 41 Ford team. Multiple sources confirmed Thursday that a representative for SHR reached out recently to speak with Kahne about his interest in the No. 41 but Kahne said he had already made up his mind about retiring from full-time NASCAR competition. A move to SHR would have placed Kahne with one of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series' most successful teams this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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