so why the la coliseum?????

Charlie Spencer said:
There are only two types of people who go to NASCAR races. One is a foul-mouthed, tattooed, tobacco-spitting, shirtless drunk ... and the other is her boyfriend.
Click to expand...
My foul-mouthed, tattooed, tobacco-spitting girlfriend has never gone shirtless at a NASCAR race.

At least not yet. :cool:
 
Biggreen695 said:
Dated a chick who was a nascar fan… she was crazy as hell and I’m at a different point in life but it was a hell of a ride. 10/10 recommend everyone tries it once


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Ok, where is she at? I will try it once, but am i going to need some spurs and a whip? :)
 
Last edited:
Here's a thought on why LA (other than the Super Bowl being there the following week). I don't think a lot of teams have a big inventory of the new car. By eliminating a plate race where there is bound to be a lot of torn up cars, go somewhere where they won't have to trash a whole car.
 
I hope the Clash is back on Friday or Saturday night in 2023 & the All-Star race is at a stadium with SMI in charge.
 
MRM said:
Here's a thought on why LA (other than the Super Bowl being there the following week). I don't think a lot of teams have a big inventory of the new car. By eliminating a plate race where there is bound to be a lot of torn up cars, go somewhere where they won't have to trash a whole car.
Click to expand...

There are also safety concerns about the car. If they wreck them at 50 mph and see something they don't like, they can figure something out before the Daytona 500. My theory is that this is part of the reason they chose LA.
 
I'm wondering if this is a "test" to see if they can take this to other venues in areas where they do not have tracks that are close. I'd assume most major college stadiums could accommodate this race if everything goes well in LA? The money isn't really made with attendance as it is with TV rights.
 
Ford 222 said:
I'm wondering if this is a "test" to see if they can take this to other venues in areas where they do not have tracks that are close. I'd assume most major college stadiums could accommodate this race if everything goes well in LA? The money isn't really made with attendance as it is with TV rights.
Click to expand...
I’m not sure if the network money is enough to cover doing this annually. I believe the contract is for a fixed number of races. I don’t know how much say the networks have in exactly which tracks.
 
Charlie Spencer said:
I’m not sure if the network money is enough to cover doing this annually. I believe the contract is for a fixed number of races. I don’t know how much say the networks have in exactly which tracks.
Click to expand...
If they move it about every year it's still just the Clash.
 
Ford 222 said:
I'm wondering if this is a "test" to see if they can take this to other venues in areas where they do not have tracks that are close. I'd assume most major college stadiums could accommodate this race if everything goes well in LA? The money isn't really made with attendance as it is with TV rights.
Click to expand...

The top Nascar racing teams in the USA racing on a 1/4 mile make believe track in 100,000 dollar cars, is assinine! I can go to Auburndale Speedway to watch bull ring racing.
 
Ford 222 said:
I'm wondering if this is a "test" to see if they can take this to other venues in areas where they do not have tracks that are close. I'd assume most major college stadiums could accommodate this race if everything goes well in LA? The money isn't really made with attendance as it is with TV rights.
Click to expand...

I don’t think as many college (or NFL) stadiums can do this like you think.
 
Ford 222 said:
If they move it about every year it's still just the Clash.
Click to expand...
I doubt the networks are covering the costs of building and tearing down the racing surface. That’s coming out if NASCARs slice. Running at a real track eliminates those costs.
 
I watched them set it up. Everything was modular, catch fence panels, outer walls, safer barriers, it was pretty impressive. All that can be loaded on trucks, used and re-used and I'm betting it will. The costs go way down with the second one.
 
Charlie Spencer said:
I doubt the networks are covering the costs of building and tearing down the racing surface. That’s coming out if NASCARs slice. Running at a real track eliminates those costs.
Click to expand...
I'm sure it is...but if they are getting enough from TV to make it worth their while?
 
Ford 222 said:
Maybe not.....but even just a few could bring live NASCAR racing to areas they don't touch.
Click to expand...
That's what I was thinking also. I think many areas where it would take an act of congress to build a permanent Nascar track won't have a problem with a one off event in an existing stick and ball stadium.
 
StandOnIt said:
That's what I was thinking also. I think many areas where it would take an act of congress to build a permanent Nascar track won't have a problem with a one off event in an existing stick and ball stadium.
Click to expand...
Yeah, where it makes sense it seems like a good option for a "road show" here and there. And may be will be one of the better (more entertaining?) races?

Wow you're pretty cool on some subjects.... ;)
 
StandOnIt said:
I watched them set it up. Everything was modular, catch fence panels, outer walls, safer barriers, it was pretty impressive. All that can be loaded on trucks, used and re-used and I'm betting it will. The costs go way down with the second one.
Click to expand...
Wembley? :blink:
 
Ford 222 said:
Then don't watch...go to that track you mentioned.
Click to expand...

Oh, I will watch it from my DVR after I get back from my hunting lease, but, it is still an assinine idea for top teer Nascar Race Cars to race on a made up Bull Ring. JMHO.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom