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Something actually worth seeing this weekend, a 2015 will be the pace car....
http://racing.ford.com/series/stock-...ace-car-a.html

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You do what NASCAR tells you to do or else...

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Even though I don't care for Michigan, I'll still watch because I'm that die hard. Will be cool to see the 15 though!

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I see they took out all of the turn 3/turn 4 seating at Michigan. They use to have 3 huge sets of grandstand seating. I sat in the turn 3 grandstand which was even taller than the grandstands at the start/finish line. You could see the whole track and still be sitting in your seat.

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Those turn 3 grand stands are now at my local track, Berlin Raceway. (Marne MI). They look freaking huge at a 7/16 mile track.

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There was a recent article in Autoweek on Humpy Wheeler and how there are large banners and flags over the backstretch seats. NASCAR needs to figure out how to keep fans and bring back ones they've lost. Nothing they done has worked so far, and I don't think the chase format has helped.
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Lose the chase, limit teams to one or two cars, stop playing favorites, ditch the COT and return to run what ya brung, stop plastering sponsor names everywhere, let the drivers duke it out on the track, lower the ticket prices, and the fans will come back.

I for one have found better more productive ways to spend my Sunday afternoons than to watch a whole race just to see a Hendrick car win at the end.

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Ticket prices are not near as bad as hotel prices. The hotels are forcing week long stays at greatly inflated prices. Bristol called me a while back with tickets starting at $40 for the night race. I turned them down because of the cost of the rest of the trip and that has nothing to do with the on track action. IMO, a lot of the boredom on track comes from the length of the races, and the dependence on aerodynamics. Go back to shorter tracks, and shorter races. They would have to get after it right away when they don't have a bunch of pit stops to adjust the cars. That's a true run what you brung there. The trucks seem to put on the best show, again IMO.

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Another Ford win today, making it four in a row. Something that hasn't happened since 2001 (?), according to the talking heads. Glad to see coverage move from TNT, these guys really can put you to sleep, race not withstanding.
Still not a Brad fan, but happy for Ford and Penske.
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Still not a Brad fan, but happy for Ford and Penske :agree:

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When they were showing the TNT car that was built, Larry Mac actually said this was a farewell to TNT broadcasting the races. I wonder who will pick up those 6 races next year? And more importantly, who will commentate them? Anyone heard anything?

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I believe the second half of the season is going back to NBC next year. So were still stuck with DW and is shtick.

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I think you're correct. This is what it looks like for the next 10 years......


The first 16 points races will be broadcast by Fox. 9 races, including the Daytona 500, will be broadcast on Fox with 7 races on Fox Sports 1.

The final 20 points races, including the Chase for the Sprint Cup, will be broadcast by NBC. 7 races will air on NBC and 13 will air on NBCSN.

As part of the deal, Chase races airing on NBC will be lead-ins to NBC Sunday Night Football.

The Sprint Unlimited will alternate between FOX (2015-2016) and Fox Sports 1 (2014, 2017-2024).

The Budweiser Duel races (now in primetime) and NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race will air on Fox Sports 1.

Practice & qualifying rights will belong to the network group broadcasting the race.





Big Ron :28:

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Are you saying that next week DW will still be in the booth? The only thing that can get any worse than that is put Mikey in there with him. There are many races where I mute the TV and turn on the radio or just in car driver communication on the iPad. Those two are irritating and clearly play favorites during the broadcast.


If they like the driver and he makes a mistake it is 'that's racing', if they do not like the driver or it is not a popular driver it is 'blame, blame, pay attention, to aggressive, etc... '

Sorry, I really think Nascar would do so much better with out those two, clearly I am not the only one, look at how the ratings drop every week while they are broadcasters. Numbers do not lie.

ok, off my box now..

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^^^AHEM!!^^Those 2 clearly are in bed with Hendrix and Chevy as a whole, guess Roush doesn't give them perks, they are so Pro-Chevy it is obvious to the point of nauseating, I am with you Darrell, I mute as well, and unmute once 48, 88, etc other Chevy drivers are out, then they get quiet and have nothing to say..ESPECIALLY if a Ford is up front :Flame:

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Funny, I am actually an 88 fan, but even when they go on and on about the 88 it is not worth listening to. I am also a fan of other drivers and want to hear about them as well but more importantly, I want to see where the best and closest racing is or someone that is plowing through the field regardless of popularity.

Now, listening to the in-car of the 88 is very entertaining and informative. I even had in-car video and watched him pour orange energy drink all over his driving suite to hide and wash away the fact he had to relieve himself during the race. This happened during a rain delay.

For entertainment, I switch between these drivers: 88, 4, 14, 42, 18, 41, 10(daughter likes to hear) , also switch over drivers involved in a wreck, there is a 30-40 second delay so I have time to switch and get the good stuff.

You can also watch lap times on the iPad, hear car changes and literally be a better commentator than those on TV. I text back and forth with my brother during a race and he gets more info from me than TV. Fun stuff. Without the iPad application, I don't think I could watch many races where the Waltrips are on.

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I'd rather DW be in the booth than two losers (Kyle Petty/Dallenbach) who average 30th Place finishes in their career. I can't stand Michael Waltrip, though. He's the biggest suck-up I've ever seen. If it wasn't for both Earnhardt's blocking for him, or rain, he would have never won a Cup race. I believe you always need a champion in the booth commentating, no matter what sport it is. Otherwise, the others just speculate on what the experience must be like.

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Race buddy?

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Nascar Mobile on the iPhone / iPad.

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I agree with you completely, except the DW part, there are other Champions I would rather see in the booth. At times in the race, DW says things that clearly shows he is not really paying attention to the race. I loved the B.Parson days. ( I think I just showed how old I am)

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Benny Parsons was a good commentator. Jarrett is good. Rust Wallace is a good one. You could even include say Mark Martin, or someone of that caliber who was good, and a class act, just never won a title.

Steve Letarte is gonna make a good announcer I think.

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I prefer Andy Petree, Dale Jarrett and Larry Mac. They could do all the races and I'd be happy.

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I really want one of those apps but my data usage would probably peg out in one race and then at&t would be throttling my speed for the remainder of the month.

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When I run that app, I use Wifi!