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A current ESPN Sportsnation poll. Interesting...

I kept my responses in bold. I don't care if y'all know my thinking (obviously).




Wednesday, November 17

Vote: NASCAR State of the Sport
Is NASCAR headed in the right direction?

Thank you for voting. See below for the results from across SportsNation.

Your responses in bold text.






1) Who do you want to win the Nextel Cup title?


40.1% Dale Earnhardt Jr.

27.1% Jeff Gordon

16.7% Mark Martin

10.5% Jimmie Johnson

5.7% Kurt Busch


2) Who do you think will actually win the Cup title?


39.7% Jimmie Johnson

29.8% Kurt Busch

24.0% Jeff Gordon

5.7% Dale Earnhardt Jr.

0.7% Mark Martin


3) What is most true with regards to the new points system?


32.9% It's been a success

30.0% Tweak it and it will be fine

18.8% The old system was better

13.6% Good for the media, bad for fans

4.7% It's had no effect one way or the other


4) Is the 36-race season too long?


49.4% No, it's perfect as is

22.4% Yes, could easily cut 3-4 races

18.9% Yes, should be 30 max

9.3% No, please add to it


5) Do you agree with Dale Earnhardt Jr. that all races should be 300 miles, except for the Daytona 500?


72.4% No

27.6% Yes


6) What is your reaction to the new track being planned in the Seattle area?


51.3% It's sad to lose traditional tracks and dates

29.3% Seattle is fine, but please don't go to Mexico and/or Canada

19.4% Love it, expansion is great


7) Should beer sponsors be allowed in NASCAR?


93.4% Yes

6.6% No


8) Should liquor sponsors be allowed in NASCAR?


86.7% Yes

13.3% No


9) What would you think if Toyota and/or Honda one day dominated NASCAR's top series?


38.9% That's great if they can do it

24.5% It's never going to happen

22.4% I'd be very upset

14.2% It's inevitable


10) What's your opinion on NASCAR's stance toward minorities in racing?


47.0% It's not NASCAR's problem, it's up to owners

23.8% Their programs are good and will work in time

19.9% I'd like to see more diversity

9.3% They aren't doing enough


Total Votes: 4,181
 
10) What's your opinion on NASCAR's stance toward minorities in racing?


47.0% It's not NASCAR's problem, it's up to owners

23.8% Their programs are good and will work in time

19.9% I'd like to see more diversity

9.3% They aren't doing enough

who cares if the guy/girl can drive but em' in a car
 
Now, my interpretation of some of this:

1. People do not like Kurt Busch.
2. People fear Kurt Busch. I base this on the 5% who want him to win versus the 30% who think he will win.
3. People like Mark Martin, but not his chances.
4. People like Dale Junior, but not his chances.
5. More people like Junior than any opf the other chasers. (duh)
6. People don't like Jimmie Johnson, but respect his ability.
7. People prefer the new points system.
8. 27.6% would agree with anything Dale Junior said.
9. People prefer Darlington to Mexico City.
10. Alcohol advertising isn't nearly as big a deal as NASCAR said it would be.


Now bear in mind...these are poll responants from ESPN.com. NOT what I'd call a racing oriented site, but still sports fans. So any generalities drawn from it, good or bad, need to bear that fact in mind. So in that spirit...

*90.7% of fans do NOT want more races.
*41.3% want FEWER races.

Sound like the number two spectator sport in America to you?

Sound like a sport fickle Californians are going to support long haul?

Sound like an overwhelming vote of support from sports fans to you?



Sometimes our vision gets clouded. We hang out at racing sites. These things mean more to us than the average sports fan, the average racing fan, or the average person.

Just some things to gnaw on...Possum out!
 
fickle californians? My family is from california. My dad has been a die hard race fan his whole life. I just think to make such an accusation is a little ludicrous. There are fickle people everywhere, please don't earmark an entire state based on a few fickle fans. There are fickle fans everywhere.

At the same time, I think you are right about Kurt Busch, people don't like him and respect his driving ability. I don't think they fear him. I don't fear him...but what exactly are people of afraid of when it comes to Kurt Busch? Is it that he can "back it up" on the track? Or that he is consistantly good? Why are these things fear worthy? Maybe they aren't afraid of him, but (like you already stated) just don't like him.
 
EatMorePossum said:
8. 27.6% would agree with anything Dale Junior said.
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Hilarious...but true.

I also think there should be less races throughout the year. Not so much because I don't enjoy them, but I'd like to see the guys have more free time. And we could always get rid of one of the Pocono races, I mean, I like the place, but two races in like 2 months there? C'mon.
 
esorlxaw said:
fickle californians? My family is from california. My dad has been a die hard race fan his whole life. I just think to make such an accusation is a little ludicrous. There are fickle people everywhere, please don't earmark an entire state based on a few fickle fans. There are fickle fans everywhere.
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Come holler at me on the 55th running of the Labor Day race from Fontana.
 
EatMorePossum said:
Come holler at me on the 55th running of the Labor Day race from Fontana.
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if we live that long, id be glad to, maybe we can watch together
 
EatMorePossum said:
Now, my interpretation of some of this:

1. People do not like Kurt Busch.
2. People fear Kurt Busch. I base this on the 5% who want him to win versus the 30% who think he will win.
3. People like Mark Martin, but not his chances.
4. People like Dale Junior, but not his chances.
5. More people like Junior than any opf the other chasers. (duh)
6. People don't like Jimmie Johnson, but respect his ability.
7. People prefer the new points system.
8. 27.6% would agree with anything Dale Junior said.
9. People prefer Darlington to Mexico City.
10. Alcohol advertising isn't nearly as big a deal as NASCAR said it would be.


Now bear in mind...these are poll responants from ESPN.com. NOT what I'd call a racing oriented site, but still sports fans. So any generalities drawn from it, good or bad, need to bear that fact in mind. So in that spirit...

*90.7% of fans do NOT want more races.
*41.3% want FEWER races.

Sound like the number two spectator sport in America to you?

Sound like a sport fickle Californians are going to support long haul?

Sound like an overwhelming vote of support from sports fans to you?



Sometimes our vision gets clouded. We hang out at racing sites. These things mean more to us than the average sports fan, the average racing fan, or the average person.

Just some things to gnaw on...Possum out!
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Wher in that pole did it ask what state you are from?

That's just an assumption on your part.
For my part I'm going to ASSUME that They're all from NC. Now one of the things I learned in school when you assume you make an A$$ out of U & ME
 
That's why it clearly says MY INTERPRETATION. Read, THEN type. Not really difficult, people do it all the time...

And for the record, I ain't from NC.
 
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