I have never been there.
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Nothing Wrong with Dirt Tracks
Originally Posted by kwob
It's a blast if ya like dirt tracks. Next time I head over that way I'll let ya know
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They sure did... Sure wish NASCAR was like it was 15-20 years ago. I'm not sure what to think about it anymore. It's almost like they are alienating thier old fan base...but that's just my opinion.
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Originally Posted by kwob
They sure did... Sure wish NASCAR was like it was 15-20 years ago. I'm not sure what to think about it anymore. It's almost like they are alienating thier old fan base...but that's just my opinion.
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Yeah, it is expanding, and expanding a little too much the way I look at it.
NASCAR has lost touch with the people that made the sport. The middle class working kind of guy that made the sport is being turned off by the corporate glitz and glamore.
The ticket prices are outrageous, however that is only the "tip of the iceberg"! Hotels and campgrounds gouge the race fans, gasoline costs are up and the list goes on and on. The $100 dollar ticket is the norm not the exception. It can easily cost $500 to $1000 dollars per person to attend a race weekend.
Then you have all of the "new" tracks spread all over the country, every one is the same old formula, boreing 1.5 mile "cookie cutters" they all look like Charlotte. Return to racing at the great old tracks at North Wilkesboro, Darlington and others would spark interest, but the Corporate sponsors don't like those places since their marketing departments feel the demographics are wrong!
I don't know...it's just changed a bit too much for my tastes.
NASCAR has lost touch with the people that made the sport. The middle class working kind of guy that made the sport is being turned off by the corporate glitz and glamore.
The ticket prices are outrageous, however that is only the "tip of the iceberg"! Hotels and campgrounds gouge the race fans, gasoline costs are up and the list goes on and on. The $100 dollar ticket is the norm not the exception. It can easily cost $500 to $1000 dollars per person to attend a race weekend.
Then you have all of the "new" tracks spread all over the country, every one is the same old formula, boreing 1.5 mile "cookie cutters" they all look like Charlotte. Return to racing at the great old tracks at North Wilkesboro, Darlington and others would spark interest, but the Corporate sponsors don't like those places since their marketing departments feel the demographics are wrong!
I don't know...it's just changed a bit too much for my tastes.
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Check out the Elma fair grounds track most every weekend in the summer. Awesome! And it's cheap. Bring yer ear plugs. It's dirt track Heaven. Although some of the drivers are stuck on themselves. But most will let ya check out there rides and shoot the breeze with ya.
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Originally Posted by kwob
Yeah, it is expanding, and expanding a little too much the way I look at it.
NASCAR has lost touch with the people that made the sport. The middle class working kind of guy that made the sport is being turned off by the corporate glitz and glamore.
The ticket prices are outrageous, however that is only the "tip of the iceberg"! Hotels and campgrounds gouge the race fans, gasoline costs are up and the list goes on and on. The $100 dollar ticket is the norm not the exception. It can easily cost $500 to $1000 dollars per person to attend a race weekend.
Then you have all of the "new" tracks spread all over the country, every one is the same old formula, boreing 1.5 mile "cookie cutters" they all look like Charlotte. Return to racing at the great old tracks at North Wilkesboro, Darlington and others would spark interest, but the Corporate sponsors don't like those places since their marketing departments feel the demographics are wrong!
I don't know...it's just changed a bit too much for my tastes.
NASCAR has lost touch with the people that made the sport. The middle class working kind of guy that made the sport is being turned off by the corporate glitz and glamore.
The ticket prices are outrageous, however that is only the "tip of the iceberg"! Hotels and campgrounds gouge the race fans, gasoline costs are up and the list goes on and on. The $100 dollar ticket is the norm not the exception. It can easily cost $500 to $1000 dollars per person to attend a race weekend.
Then you have all of the "new" tracks spread all over the country, every one is the same old formula, boreing 1.5 mile "cookie cutters" they all look like Charlotte. Return to racing at the great old tracks at North Wilkesboro, Darlington and others would spark interest, but the Corporate sponsors don't like those places since their marketing departments feel the demographics are wrong!
I don't know...it's just changed a bit too much for my tastes.
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Originally Posted by arctic y block
Check out the Elma fair grounds track most every weekend in the summer. Awesome! And it's cheap. Bring yer ear plugs. It's dirt track Heaven. Although some of the drivers are stuck on themselves. But most will let ya check out there rides and shoot the breeze with ya.
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Hey, just checked ant the World of Outlaws is coming to Elma. Here is a link to the Elma Fairgrounds track schedule. The Outlaws are worth the trip if any of you have never watched them before. http://www.brownfieldent.com/GHR/gra...y_schedule.htm
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[QUOTE=hackwillie]Hey, just checked ant the World of Outlaws is coming to Elma. Here is a link to the Elma Fairgrounds track schedule. The Outlaws are worth the trip if any of you have never watched them before. http://www.brownfieldent.com/GHR/grays_harbor_raceway_schedule.htm[/QUOTE]
Maybe we can try and schedule a G2G that coincides?
Maybe we can try and schedule a G2G that coincides?
