Yah know, it could be the Charlotte Roval is nothing but chicanes. Look at turns 1 through 4, and then 5 through 8. A case could be made that they're basically extended chicanes. Toss in the two true bus stops and it's a Chasefest.
It gets the race in as scheduled but that's it. Damp is one thing; COTA '21 is another.
I REALLY don't understand how this happens at ALL, let alone as often as it does. About the only thing more stupid is starting the race with loose lug nuts.
I don't get it either. It wouldn't be quite as bad if it weren't for all the spray, which not only screws up the racing, it makes the race very difficult to watch. ESPECIALLY at the Glen, I want to see the cars flat out balls to the wall, not tiptoeing around. I love the Glen so much, I think Cup should run there FOUR times a year.
I'm waiting on the Master Prognosticators to reassure us all that this race would be run dry if 'THEY' has scheduled the start time at 1:00, or at least get to half way, dadgummit.
Well, sometimes the truth hurts. It’s a shame more people don ‘t embrace it.
Start times aren't predicated on the whims of the weather, so instead of the truth, it's a futile exercise in yapping so all of the "embracing" is a waste of time.
The truth is start times are based on when the networks' research shows the most people will watch, and their willingness to accept that a later start time will result in statistically acceptable number of delays each season.
Well, when you sell your soul to the devil…… the question NEVER asked is how much would they have paid letting NASCAR decide the start times. There WAS a time when NASCAR had the clout to probably get almost anything they wanted, and didn’t take advantage of it. Now, not so much. All Brian was concerned about was the $$$.
Said nobody who is attending a race in person.
I agree, but the truth is income from attendance is a percentage of what tracks get from TV. Most of the 2020 season was run to empty stands but the tracks (SMI and NASCAR) still turned profits off TV revenue.
The storm is moving pretty quickly, hopefully it gets in and out without multiple delays. I mean, if it gets to that point.
While I agree with Jackman…this is the right way of thinking here. TV pays the $$$$$ they decide start times. Done deal….we have an actual NASCAR race today with a former F1 WORLD CHAMPION in it, under the threat of rain and getting to watch these drivers get at it under the weather….and all some are concerned about is a start time. Good grief. Anyways these rascal race fans in this picture…they’re ready for today
Oh, I'd much prefer a 1:00 start myself. And no stage breaks, and a total points championship. And a flying unicorn that craps bratwurst and onions and pees 4.5% ABV Macintosh cider.
Don't forget the track tweakers..The race would be better here or here or here and on this date or this date on and on.
Yah know, I guarantee it was raining at 1:00 today on some track on the schedule. Michigan, I think.
Agree completely and well said. While I prefer some of the old way….this current version isn’t so bad.
We know, it's the other one
