O sorry about the misunderstanding Luv4dale8, and wow was it cheaper or what! You could get a ticket for about pocket change and the races were rarely stuffed like they were today. Its a shame tho, the racing today is so much more boring than it was when the fans really weren't into it as they are today.
O sorry about the misunderstanding Luv4dale8, and wow was it cheaper or what! You could get a ticket for about pocket change and the races were rarely stuffed like they were today. Its a shame tho, the racing today is so much more boring than it was when the fans really weren't into it as they are today. [/b][/quote]
Well IF they had stuck with it until this day, they would also adapt to it just like the guys from the late 70's have done. Bill, Terry, Mark, Dale Jarrett, Dale Earnhardt sr., they all were there for the changes and had the ability to adapt to it. As the cars and Sport changed, they changed with it. They could do it because it wouldnt have gone on without them, and it wasn't something new just to them when it came, it was new to everyone. Now The same goes for the real greats, Richard, David, Cale, etc. could have done the same as those have done ahead of them, its just a matter of being there for the changes.
Im just wonering, do you mean todays racing is much more boring then it was in the old days? Sorry if Im wrong, thats what it sounds like. [/b][/quote]
Well IF they had stuck with it until this day, they would also adapt to it just like the guys from the late 70's have done. Bill, Terry, Mark, Dale Jarrett, Dale Earnhardt sr., they all were there for the changes and had the ability to adapt to it. As the cars and Sport changed, they changed with it. They could do it because it wouldnt have gone on without them, and it wasn't something new just to them when it came, it was new to everyone. Now The same goes for the real greats, Richard, David, Cale, etc. could have done the same as those have done ahead of them, its just a matter of being there for the changes. [/b][/quote]
What is IRL? Im not really familiar.
But do you think people from the 50's could do it? [/b][/quote]
It is very rare, thats why Bristol is so popular among the fans. Its the only way to see good beatin' and bangin' racing! Another thing that brought NASCAR to stardom was seeing all the 'emotion' from races in the past. The good ol Allisons and Cale fight that one year really brought it on with America. Nowadays, if a driver shows emotion, they get suspended, fined, whatever the punishment may be.
So Fuel milage races are exciting? Races where there is no real racing is exciting? Heck now a days drivers are letting people pass them without even racing them, that was unheard of 20 years ago. You had to race your ass off for every single spot back then, today you only have to do it if you're "battling" for the win, although that is also rare today.
Couldn't of said it better myself, Awesome_Bill.
So Fuel milage races are exciting? Races where there is no real racing is exciting? Heck now a days drivers are letting people pass them without even racing them, that was unheard of 20 years ago. You had to race your ass off for every single spot back then, today you only have to do it if you're "battling" for the win, although that is also rare today. [/b][/quote]
OF course it wouldnt be nearly as popular without the changes. If drivers were still racing on the beaches of Daytona it would be like a good ol dirt race on a saturday night. Now as we know, that kind of racing just doesn't appeal to the fans as the cars of today do. Of course, Nascar did one hell of a job of marketing this sport to the fans, and they got what they expected.
Maybe they let them pass not to cause wrecks. These cars are so dangerous a little accident could easily kill you. But then again with the little protection they had in the early years of racing was also dangerous. And yes I think it's intersting, Im just wondering why you watch it if it's not as exciting. [/b][/quote]
Exactly. When the day comes that they just go to far, I'll have to stop watching. The sad part is, that day is not very far away. If they dont stop advancing these cars in the next 5 years, the term racing will only be a label, it won't actually be going on.
Have a good nite nick. I'll be looking for ya on here tommorow, and looking forward to it.
Exactly. When the day comes that they just go to far, I'll have to stop watching. The sad part is, that day is not very far away. If they dont stop advancing these cars in the next 5 years, the term racing will only be a label, it won't actually be going on. [/b][/quote]
Have a good nite nick. I'll be looking for ya on here tommorow, and looking forward to it. [/b][/quote]
I get off work at 930, so I should be on here around 10 tomorrow night.
Anthing can happen. Im off too...tired .