Alan Roehrich |
06-20-2010 08:37 AM |
Re: pics from Bristol....
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Originally Posted by chris3racing
(Post 193366)
Look at the stands in these pictures. Where is everybody? This was a money making event. Look at the tv coverage last night from the pro qualifying. Tons of empty seats and this is Bristol, "Thunder Valley".
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When you have Bristol this late in the year, the air is terrible for the racers and the fans. The cars are slower, for the most part, and when it is that hot, and that far above sea level, it's not a great experience for people sitting in the stands. Realize that's for class on Friday, even when Bristol was in April, the stands weren't real full on Friday for class.
Bristol is far better in April, June and July are just miserable there. Moving Bristol to June or July from April is about as smart on NHRA's part as moving Memphis to August from October. It makes a great race miserable.
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