Out of curiosity, what can anyone on this forum do about the sliding numbers? Not a thing. Anybody with half a brain can read the TV ratings, and view the stands and see that the numbers are down. So be it. If there were ever a shred of positive info shared about racing via the mainstream media outlets, the passive types may tune back in. But there is never any positive news shared about NASCAR. If it is, I haven't seen it. Interesting enough, there are people that seem to honestly enjoy the downturn for a sport they follow closely. Now that's what is wierd to me. I couldn't give a rip about basketball, that's why I'm not a member of a forum where its discussed. If I were a fan of that, I would try to find something positive to focus on, not the never ending negative. Negative is easy, optimism is better. My best guess is it will take a season or two for fans to tune in to Blaney, Elliot, Byron and some if the other new kids. I'm happy to give it time.