End of Stock and SuperStock Racing??

[Don Kennedy]

Originally Posted by Bobby Fazio

I have a better idea.. Explain to the 3 spectators in the stands what dial-in racing is, why the numbers are on the board, and why the racer got to the finish line first and lost. Have alan reinhart and dave reiff explain it with a computer generated visual aid on espn2, illustrating a few different scenarios that can happen in a dialed race. Explain that this concept is what keeps class racing "fair" for all the competitors until a heads-up run occurs. How about an information board or a pamphlet at national events that explains this as well? I think eliminations are way more interesting to watch than qualifying.. First guy to the finish line wins in those and it's boring. If you don't explain what dial-in racing is you just keep having "ignorant" spectators through no fault of their own who continue to utter things like "That's stupid it should just be first guy to the finish line wins."

Bobby ; You have nailed the problem big time The chase is always more exciting than a simple heads up run. The Sportsman racer just needs to be promoted more and the fans will like that and will show more to help the track make some more money

[Harry 6674]

No one watches shoe polish racing no matter how hard its pushed. If you get to finish line first and lose it should have a different name. When I started racing we ran off the records and it was way more fun. The cars back then typically weren't built like they are now. There was a bigger chance of breakage so there was always the chance you could beat a faster car. Missed shifts were common.

[Bobby Fazio]

Originally Posted by Harry 6674

No one watches shoe polish racing no matter how hard its pushed. If you get to finish line first and lose it should have a different name. When I started racing we ran off the records and it was way more fun. The cars back then typically weren't built like they are now. There was a bigger chance of breakage so there was always the chance you could beat a faster car. Missed shifts were common.

How hard is it pushed? I think many more would watch if they knew what they were watching. Heaven forbid I bust my way into the tower and get a mic in my hand, then you will know what push is! Maybe I should make an instructional video on dial in racing and pitch it to nhra and espn.. I will write on the cover "this could make you more money".