Holding a Pretty Wheel: Boob Tube – How Television Is Bringing NASCAR Down
It’s time for the television networks to reconsider the quality of their broadcasts.
It’s time for the television networks to reconsider the quality of their broadcasts.
At the conclusion of a one-day test at Michigan International Speedway, one thing is crystal clear: the track is blazing fast.
The good old days are gone for good. But the nostalgia they create is alive and well and has a double effect on today’s NASCAR.
CONCORD, N.C. – It’s safe to say that there are plenty of young guns in NASCAR. The Charlotte Motor Speedway media center on Thursday was proof positive.
While it’s not as simple as one driver winning races, it’s safe to say that how a particular driver is faring does play a factor in many fans’ enjoyment.
The next five points races – Darlington, Charlotte, Dover, Pocono and Michigan – are critical for those teams whose goal is to make the Chase.
Here’s my take on what’s behind the summer of NASCAR fans’ discontent.
The August race at Bristol will probably be a very good race, if taken for what it is. But it’s not the old days anymore.
NASCAR nailed it the day they penciled in “Rockingham” on the CWTS schedule.
This is the first time voters will have to weigh exceptions for the NASCAR driver contingent.
Between the events that took place at Martinsville and the sentiment of race fans, the Top-35 rule has some serious flaws.
I think it’s great how fans, drivers and media can interact on the Interwebz these days. But it’s also taken a little of the excitement out of the sport.
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