I haven't seen any fan demographical data in 10 years about how old or young the fan base is. Of course the TV data is going to show an older bunch that doesn't want to or can't go to the races. I don't hear Nascar complaining or Speedway either. They keep buying tracks and redoing others. That's more of a tell than anything IMO.
This article is from 2017 but they've been fighting a rapidly rising age demographic for a handful of years now. Their buying of tracks and such is a strategy of trying to give the sport a shot in the arm and bring people back, not because things are super peachy at the moment. They're basically in a rebuild phase right now
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And, you would be correct.
True, so many younger rappers his height was 30 years ago
I'll side with KKFAN91 on this one. I would take the Port over the Grove any day. Yes, the Grove has such a great history, but the Port has established itself as one of the best dirt tracks in the country, IMO.
What? No kittens at the half? Man, I dunno about that. That's the only halftime show I watch.
Okay, if I've never heard anything by Pitbull, what's the Google result I should listen to first? What cut is likely to appeal to my Jimmy Buffett / Meat Loaf / Billy Joel / Weird Al tastes?Plus, Pitbull will be performing pre-race. He will bring some energy to the Coliseum. The NASCAR drivers better bring their A-game because Pitbull and his Pitbull dancers will be a tough act to follow.
I freaking love all of this. Great job by NASCAR. Somebody asked about ticket sales....I checked the website, and it appears (I am no expert) sales a pretty good. Love this event, and they haven't even fired the engines.
I don't mean for this to be sarcastic in anyway, but I don't think any of them will appeal to you because you have already made it clear in the past that you don't care for the extra activities at a racetrack. If I remember right, you said you want to get to the track and go straight to your seat and watch the race and that if you wanted to see a concert you would go to a concert. And there is nothing wrong with that, but a lot of people do enjoy the extra bang for their buck. This is a special event that NASCAR is investing a lot of money in, but to be truthful I don't think their main target is long time fans like you and me anyway. I also don't think they are targeting teenagers either. They are having this race at a USC college campus stadium in Los Angeles California so who knows maybe they are going for the 20 to 25 age group, or maybe they are trying to enlarge their Hispanic fanbase. As far as why they chose Pitbull that could be for reasons other than trying to attract a certain age group. It could be because he has invested a lot of money in NASCAR. To me it doesn't really matter what their reasoning is or who they are trying to attract... I'm already a longtime fan of NASCAR racing...and I'm a fan of about any kind of music... so I'm going to enjoy the extra entertainment they are going to provide no matter who it is actually intended for. Now I have to figure out where the puppy bowl is going to be at because I don't want to miss that one either.
Okay, you lost me. I'm asking this completely independent of what happens at the track. As you noted, he's already involved in NASCAR. I'm just looking for an introduction to his primary job, something to play that will give me a notion of whether I'd like his stuff. I might ask which of Childress' wines are worth trying, or which of Hendrick's dealerships will screw me over the least.
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Thanks for that info I thought he was making the puppy bowl up. That is pretty awesome what they are doing for animal adoption shelters.Okay, you lost me. I'm asking this completely independent of what happens at the track. As you noted, he's already involved in NASCAR. I'm just looking for an introduction to his primary job, something to play that will give me a notion of whether I'd like his stuff. I might ask which of Childress' wines are worth trying, or which of Hendrick's dealerships will screw me over the least.
Puppy Bowl is on Discovery
Ready, Set, Pup! Introducing Puppy Bowl XVIII
Everyone’s favorite game is back in action! PUPPY BOWL is back with more ear pulls, tail tugs, sloppy kisses, and touchdowns you won't want to miss. Get ready to cheer on the puppy players of Team Ruff and Team Fluff as they give it their all.
And the web site says there will indeed be kittens at half time. No mention of Pitbull, although Snoop Dogg and his French Bulldogs will be hosting. @*WEAVER* comment may have been in jest.
At least, for those that like whoever's being trotted out. There's no surer bet than the national anthem will suck when sung by a 'national recording artist' just there to shill the latest album.
I think its 22 with a Provisional for 23rd. The print on the Jayski site is so small its impossible to read who would get that
Darrell Waltrip.
Interesting. Race fans usually buy the highest tickets first and leave the bottom for last. Maybe this really is reaching some new people who are selecting their seats based on their experiences with other events?
The lower seats are better purely because its a such a small track with no obstructions in the infield and the prices are higher the lower you go. If you've seen Bowman Gray that will give you a good indicator.
There were only 8 qualifying sessions last year...
Right. Thats where the etc.. comes in, former Clash winners, Daytona winners, past Champions etc....
I agree with you here with one weird exception I experienced. A number of years back Darlington prices were pretty high. I remember trying to get a "cheap" ticket down low just to get my butt in the gate. They were all sold out. But there were plenty of $100+ tickets available up high.
During the Recession, maybe? Or maybe we're just weird in the Palmetto State ...
100% disagree. That track had only one lane and passing was nearly impossible with such low speeds. So they just ran right over each other
It's both imo. The track sucks, the depth of talent in the truck series sucks, it just all made for a disaster.
back in the day I would buy the $30 concrete seats on the back stretch at Martinsville
Well it's a stadium, maybe in the locker room.
