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He actually seems more invested, more informed as opposed to OxyBrian.
And not just ISC, perhaps. If NASCAR forces ISC to swallow some unpleasant "medicine," that gives them huge leverage to force SMI to swallow some as well.What jumps out at me is that Phelps continues to hint that 2020 will see significant schedule changes, a year ahead of what most people presumed due to the agreements in place. An officially combined and private NASCAR / ISC could move, add, and subtract from the ISC dates pretty much as desired.
Q. Steve, I got a chance to go to a few different kinds of racing series this year, and one thing I was struck by coming back here was that it doesn't seem the drivers here have as much fun or show passion or joy or happiness in that same way that they do in other series. Is there anything NASCAR can do to get the drivers here back to where it looks like they're having fun again?
STEVE PHELPS: You know, I think that's -- this afternoon you're going to see a driver having fun for sure. He's going to win a championship. There's going to be raw emotion. It's going to be amazing. There are three of them that are going to win a second championship or one who will win his first. So, there will be raw emotion and excitement around that for sure. You know, we have a long season, and I think that if you look at our drivers, to generalize it as they're not having fun, I think is a little bit unfair. Are there drivers that have bad days and not as excited as they might be? You probably have that now and again. With that said, we've got some tremendous, young and up-and-coming drivers who are excited about going to the racetrack and trying to win and compete every day, and so, again, I think it's a -- I know I'm having fun. I hope you guys are having fun out there, too. But I think to say that our drivers are not having fun I think is a generalization.
They said the offer to buy ISC was so secret, many of the principles in the company weren't aware of it right until they went public with it to prevent insider trading. I hope they get it done. In the transcript Phelps didn't have anything to say about that.What jumps out at me is that Phelps continues to hint that 2020 will see significant schedule changes, a year ahead of what most people presumed due to the agreements in place. An officially combined and private NASCAR / ISC could move, add, and subtract from the ISC dates pretty much as desired.
SMI is moving forward and so far doesn't seem affected an article said. I know they are pushing the Nashville track, and they gambled and won pretty big on the Roval. It was a real crowd pleaser.And not just ISC, perhaps. If NASCAR forces ISC to swallow some unpleasant "medicine," that gives them huge leverage to force SMI to swallow some as well.
Does anyone have comment about the Q & A below about drivers not enjoying their job and lack of passion for racing? It is from the transcript, not in the video. I'm guessing it is Gluck..
But changes are afootThey said the offer to buy ISC was so secret, many of the principles in the company weren't aware of it right until they went public with it to prevent insider trading. I hope they get it done. In the transcript Phelps didn't have anything to say about that.
NASCAR can't draw fans here yet they want to expand to China, yeh that makes a lot of sense. Midweek racing works for the trucks at Eldora, but to go to it for Cup...I just don't see it working. Hell mid week races at the local level here have tough time drawing in Modified country.
Does anyone have comment about the Q & A below about drivers not enjoying their job and lack of passion for racing? It is from the transcript, not in the video. I'm guessing it is Gluck..
Why would Nascar drivers be less than enthused about their chosen profession? IDK why but here are a few guesses.
A crappy work life balance
A numbingly long season
A poorer compensation plan than stick and ball
Constant changes to the cars
Rules for 2019 that are not driver friendly
Why would Nascar drivers be less than enthused about their chosen profession? IDK why but here are a few guesses.
A crappy work life balance
A numbingly long season
A poorer compensation plan than stick and ball
It looked like Brian was thinking about his next fix with all of the sweating he was usually doing that was his number one focus IMO. Phelps does a great job expressing himself, yeah he dances around a bit, but that is to be expected I think. He has been very vocal and transparent since he took over the reigns
While the cup and Xfinity and the truck drivers wait to get on a plane to be home in a couple hours, Tony Stewart and others are driving the dually trailer rig full of T-shirts to the next gig. Driver friendly means they get to ride shotgunPerhaps, but the flaw with that being the answer to Gluck's question regarding other types of racing is that I can assure you that Donny Schatz, Brad Sweet, and anyone working on a sprint car team have an objectively crappier "work / life balance" and longer season to grind through, as do Eli Tomac, Jason Anderson, and anyone trying to make it as a professional motocross rider.
Why would Nascar drivers be less than enthused about their chosen profession? IDK why but here are a few guesses.
A crappy work life balance
A numbingly long season
A poorer compensation plan than stick and ball
Constant changes to the cars
Rules for 2019 that are not driver friendly
What about they are spoiled bitches?
Making six and seven figures to drive a car?
What has Carl said about retiring?If it was just driving a car it would be one thing but it is much more. It is part of the reason Carl Edwards retired.
Driver friendly, *chuckle*, that's a good one Skoal.
Perhaps, but the flaw with that being the answer to Gluck's question regarding other types of racing is that I can assure you that Donny Schatz, Brad Sweet, and anyone working on a sprint car team have an objectively crappier "work / life balance" and longer season to grind through, as do Eli Tomac, Jason Anderson, and anyone trying to make it as a professional motocross rider.
These are the types of racing Gluck discovered in 2018. While I'm glad for that, I think he's enthralled with it because it's new to him. The passion may be more evident there because those guys really do live and breathe what they do to an absurd degree.
thanks there Atomic punk, your concern for others feelings is noted.I used driver friendly as I am trying not to use term dumbed down to refer to next year’s rules. I don’t want to insult you or the other person that are already big fans of it.
What about they are spoiled bitches?
thanks there Atomic punk, your concern for others feelings is noted.
That isn't correct, Racing has always been a rich mans game, still is. There has always been a much larger pool of drivers wanting a ride, and with few exceptions when the choice between the two, a driver who brings money to the table in the form of a sponsor and family resources usually will get the nod. you have to remember this isn't stick ball sports where money doesn't count unless it is under the table.A lot of the younger drivers today come from wealth and have different expectations than guys years ago. Not saying it is good or bad but just different.
That isn't correct, Racing has always been a rich mans game, still is. There has always been a much larger pool of drivers wanting a ride, and with few exceptions when the choice between the two, a driver who brings money to the table in the form of a sponsor and family resources usually will get the nod. you have to remember this isn't stick ball sports where money doesn't count unless it is under the table.
I'm not sure if this is a serious post from someone who doesn't understand racers, or a joke post. The season is 38 races, each requiring 2 or 3 days at the track. There is some additional preparation time, and some sponsor obligations for some. If the work is too onerous or the season too long, why do so many Cup drivers seek out additional races... Xfinity, trucks, late models, sprint cars, modifieds, sports cars? Hint: it ain't for the money.Why would Nascar drivers be less than enthused about their chosen profession? IDK why but here are a few guesses.
A crappy work life balance
A numbingly long season
A poorer compensation plan than stick and ball
Constant changes to the cars
Rules for 2019 that are not driver friendly
neither were the Logano's. If people were watching and listening to the victory lane broadcast instead of doing something else, they would have heard Joey's dad say he sold his business to keep Joey going. And that is called family resources on the table. SighThe Blaney family is not wealthy.
DVR bruh!Im with you on this. I can barely stay awake for the night races when I dont have to work the next day. No way I am staying up for a mid week race.