Is Loudon the new Bristol?

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foehammer111

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I'll probably get flamed for this, but an interesting though occured to me, and I wanted to see what you guys thought:

Could Loudon be the new Bristol for on-track action?

Before you flame me, consider the evidence:

#1 - Lots of side-by-side racing
#2 - Multiple racing grooves
#3 - Several multi-car crashes, including "the big one"
#4 - "The big one" has happened two races in a row at this track
#5 - One of the best examples of why double-file restarts work
#6 - Two good races in a row (except for the rain shortened spring race)

and.....(drum roll please).........

#6 - Lots of short tempers

I think this last one is key. Every driver was pissed at someone else the entire race. Everyone was fighting loose conditions, and this caused lots of contact, and lots of crashes.

I think Elliot Sadler once said (before the progressive banking was installed) that "Racing at Bristol is like being stuck in a tumble dryer for 4 hours, and at the end of the day someone has lost a few socks."

Loudon will never have Bristol's legendary status, or the great atmosphere, but after seeing Sunday's race that quote now applies more to Loudon than it does to Bristol.

:beerbang:
 
I'll probably get flamed for this, but an interesting though occured to me, and I wanted to see what you guys thought:

Could Loudon be the new Bristol for on-track action?

Before you flame me, consider the evidence:

#1 - Lots of side-by-side racing
#2 - Multiple racing grooves
#3 - Several multi-car crashes, including "the big one"
#4 - "The big one" has happened two races in a row at this track
#5 - One of the best examples of why double-file restarts work
#6 - Two good races in a row (except for the rain shortened spring race)

and.....(drum roll please).........

#6 - Lots of short tempers

I think this last one is key. Every driver was pissed at someone else the entire race. Everyone was fighting loose conditions, and this caused lots of contact, and lots of crashes.

I think Elliot Sadler once said (before the progressive banking was installed) that "Racing at Bristol is like being stuck in a tumble dryer for 4 hours, and at the end of the day someone has lost a few socks."

Loudon will never have Bristol's legendary status, or the great atmosphere, but after seeing Sunday's race that quote now applies more to Loudon than it does to Bristol.

:beerbang:

I think it's the new car more than it is Loudon. I said it in another thread a while back in regards to Pocono, I think this new car races better on flat tracks than the old car did.
 
BEING NEW TO THIS FORUM AND A DIEHARD NHMS FAN WHO ATTENDS EVERY SEPTENBER RACE,I HAVE TO SAY LOUDON DOES HAVE IT'S SHARE OF THRILLING RACING,BUT THE NEWER CAR HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THAT NOW.
 
Sorry. I didn't realize the cap key was on.

Better.

Oh, and welcome to the nuthouse!
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MagicMiler ---- welcome to the forum/nuthouse. Pull up a chair a stay a while.

Loudon as the new Bristol. I'd be more inclined to compare it M'ville, myself.
 
Thanks everyone for the nice welcome:rolleyes:

I agree about Martinsville and Loudon!!Big 1 mile flat tracks is where you see some strategy and driving ability.
The Modifieds are VERY entertaining at Loudon,as it's one of the bigger tracks they race on up here in New England!!!

Now if they could put light ih at NHMS,that would make for some great racing!!
 
Thanks everyone for the nice welcome:rolleyes:

I agree about Martinsville and Loudon!!Big 1 mile flat tracks is where you see some strategy and driving ability.
The Modifieds are VERY entertaining at Loudon,as it's one of the bigger tracks they race on up here in New England!!!

Now if they could put light ih at NHMS,that would make for some great racing!!
Yeah, lights would be great. Then, it may become the new Bristol. :)
 
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