Which track for July 4th?

Which track for July 4th?

  • Daytona oval

  • Daytona road course

  • Road America

  • Other (post in comments)

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Snappy D said:
There is something special about traditions, frankly it’s the only thing that’s left in this ever changing sport. Some change is good, some detrimental. I don’t hate the Road America race on this day, if it’s kept on July 4th weekend for the immediate future that’s be great. A slight part of me will miss Daytona on this weekend, I prefer that Sunday afternoon 10am central start. Hell for weather problems make it Saturday at that time instead
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I agree about tradition. I grew up with Daytona ALWAYS on 4th of July weekend (Firecracker 400 etc) and definitely miss it. However it just seems fitting for them the be at a track with "America" in its name on the 4th of July.
 
Charlie Spencer said:
As unlikely as NASCAR is to alter plate racing or switch permanently to the roval, it's even less likely to move a race to an FL track it doesn't own.
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NASCAR controls Sebring and Road Atlanta since the ALMS/IMSA acquisition.

I’m not big on plate racing but there was something right about the cars under the lights on Independence Day weekend, followed by the fireworks show.

I won’t complain about Road America though. As long as they keep it and let it build date equity it’s going to stay a major hit. Arguably the best road course in North America and the crowd was phenomenal.
 
The tradition of the July 4th Daytona race was neat but the weather makes it a non starter for me. Makes no sense to race down there this time of year.
 
As of now the Poll is 60.6% in favor of Daytona on the fourth. I was born in and grew up in Florida, the 400 at Daytona became my annual event when the race went to the Night Race, I have super great seats for this race. Stayed on the beach had a great time. When the date moved because of COVID BS, I shifted gears and went to the later race and the fireworks are unbelievable after the race. I have not changed my trip to Daytona, just the Date.
 
sdj said:
As of now the Poll is 60.6% in favor of Daytona on the fourth. I was born in and grew up in Florida, the 400 at Daytona became my annual event when the race went to the Night Race, I have super great seats for this race. Stayed on the beach had a great time. When the date moved because of COVID BS, I shifted gears and went to the later race and the fireworks are unbelievable after the race. I have not changed my trip to Daytona, just the Date.
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Lately I went to the 400 too because for us it was easier to get tickets and just an easier experience overall. I even planned my wedding around the 2018 400, got married in Daytona the day before that year's race and went to the race the next day. I had hoped the 400 in July would have been annual pilgrimage for me too but I might give Road America a shot if its kept on that date for the immediate future.
 
cheesepuffs said:
Halftime break for setup adjustments and to convert the track from oval to roadcourse configuration. Winner gets double points.
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I'm not sure if that's practical or if you're serious (I'm thinking not) but if that could be pulled off, that'd be kind of cool.
 
DewChaser988 said:
They do own Sebring though
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Yeah, I've been corrected on that. Let me rephrase.

While Sebring may be a 'better' course for stock cars than the Daytona roval, does anyone see NASCAR giving it a date at the expense of its flagship track? As one who abhors pack racing, the Daytona roval is the most I can hope for, but I see that as only slightly more likely.
 
Charlie Spencer said:
Yeah, I've been corrected on that. Let me rephrase.

While Sebring may be a 'better' course for stock cars than the Daytona roval, does anyone see NASCAR giving it a date at the expense of its flagship track? As one who abhors pack racing, the Daytona roval is the most I can hope for, but I see that as only slightly more likely.
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Definitely not, you’re right on that. At best it would be a facility that could host Truck and Xfinity, there wouldn’t be near enough of what they look for as far as facilities/amenities for a Cup race. Fwiw, I don’t think any of this is on their radar at all, just that it happens to be under their umbrella.
 
Daytona Oval. Road America is a great addition to the schedule though.
 
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