...And For Something A Little Different

jmcarter · 02-09-2022, 11:18 AM

Think we’d all like more spectators to translate into increased participation and new blood into class racing. Not sure how track operators can somehow use this type of promotion to increase their gate receipts but if they can then that would be a good thing. However, the most likely mimicking in drag racing is for NHRA to expand their “theatrical sh.. show” at the expense of sportsman racers by reducing quotas or time on the track. NASCAR is slowly killing their base, isn’t NHRA doing that fast enough already?

Rory McNeil · 02-09-2022, 01:05 PM

I always considered auto racing to be the "event" . To me, a sideshow with (c)RAP music would be great for keeping guys like me at home. $50.00 for parking would accomplish the same thing!

Carguy49 · 02-09-2022, 08:35 PM

I had the event on just to see what might happen. It was mostly background noise for other things I was doing. I am not a big nascar fan anymore and found this event BORING. The music they played - not interested.

rognelson777 · 02-10-2022, 12:24 PM

Sickweek.com warren eevans doing the live feed for this drag and drive eventss. top 4 cars so far under 7 seconds after driving on the road for 600 miles so far. 341 cars entered plus 200 cars following along that paid $200 which include food at 2 tracks and entry to all tracks.

Andy Friar · 02-10-2022, 04:31 PM

I didn't even hear about this event until reading John's blog/ post. Sounds like the ratings were good, but as a one off type deal, hard to say what the ROI would be. Seeing Nascars running a city circuit like Long Beach or Detroit could be interesting.

jmcarter · 02-10-2022, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rognelson777

Sickweek.com warren eevans doing the live feed for this drag and drive eventss. top 4 cars so far under 7 seconds after driving on the road for 600 miles so far. 341 cars entered plus 200 cars following along that paid $200 which include food at 2 tracks and entry to all tracks.

Here’s a link to Day 3’s coverage from Gainesville, some very interesting vehicles…the big Buick and Volvo long roofs are my personal favorites. These cars are so much more interesting than all composite Mustang/Camero/Camrys running around in circles, a little different to be sure.

Tom P · 02-11-2022, 05:25 AM

I've been watching the SickWeek and never even knew the NASCAR race was on. Interesting venue for sure. I would think Fontana or extra grandstands at Irwindale would make more financial sense. For me the new "Next Gen" changes are bad, eliminating my source of cheap lightened, REM polished 9" gears, N cases and 31 spline Detroit Lockers

02-09-2022, 11:18 AM	#1
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,294 Likes: 2,370 Liked 3,171 Times in 971 Posts	Re: ...And For Something A Little Different Think we’d all like more spectators to translate into increased participation and new blood into class racing. Not sure how track operators can somehow use this type of promotion to increase their gate receipts but if they can then that would be a good thing. However, the most likely mimicking in drag racing is for NHRA to expand their “theatrical sh.. show” at the expense of sportsman racers by reducing quotas or time on the track. NASCAR is slowly killing their base, isn’t NHRA doing that fast enough already? __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

02-09-2022, 01:05 PM	#2
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,311 Likes: 315 Liked 1,102 Times in 301 Posts	Re: ...And For Something A Little Different I always considered auto racing to be the "event" . To me, a sideshow with (c)RAP music would be great for keeping guys like me at home. $50.00 for parking would accomplish the same thing! __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

02-09-2022, 08:35 PM	#3
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,972 Likes: 2,455 Liked 2,926 Times in 703 Posts	Re: ...And For Something A Little Different I had the event on just to see what might happen. It was mostly background noise for other things I was doing. I am not a big nascar fan anymore and found this event BORING. The music they played - not interested. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

02-10-2022, 12:24 PM	#4
rognelson777 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 376 Likes: 20 Liked 135 Times in 74 Posts	Re: ...And For Something A Little Different Sickweek.com warren eevans doing the live feed for this drag and drive eventss. top 4 cars so far under 7 seconds after driving on the road for 600 miles so far. 341 cars entered plus 200 cars following along that paid $200 which include food at 2 tracks and entry to all tracks.

02-10-2022, 04:31 PM	#5
Andy Friar Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 250 Likes: 699 Liked 226 Times in 76 Posts	Re: ...And For Something A Little Different I didn't even hear about this event until reading John's blog/ post. Sounds like the ratings were good, but as a one off type deal, hard to say what the ROI would be. Seeing Nascars running a city circuit like Long Beach or Detroit could be interesting. __________________ Andy Friar Last edited by Andy Friar; 02-10-2022 at 04:44 PM.

02-11-2022, 05:25 AM	#7
Tom P Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 707 Likes: 30 Liked 239 Times in 94 Posts	Re: ...And For Something A Little Different I've been watching the SickWeek and never even knew the NASCAR race was on. Interesting venue for sure. I would think Fontana or extra grandstands at Irwindale would make more financial sense. For me the new "Next Gen" changes are bad, eliminating my source of cheap lightened, REM polished 9" gears, N cases and 31 spline Detroit Lockers