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— NASCAR (@NASCAR) July 9, 2024

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PossumJenkins said:

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Glasswolf said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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NASCAR needs to stop this shi$ show. Do what you do best…lord.

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The race almost seemed like a side show to a Chicago street fest with bands, food trucks, etc. Once the rain came, the performers finished, and the food trucks left, there was hardly anyone left to watch the end of the race.

Yes, I agree, the teams must hate this race. Like Bristol, you take your most beaten up car to this race as aero has no significance and you know what the narrow track is about.

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As a 50+ NASCAR fan I actually do enjoy the racing at Chicago. It just needs to be on another date with an earlier start. Bring back the tracks that made NASCAR. I don't care if anyone in the Midwest or west coast is watching.

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The problem with this is that some of these tracks have attendance problems. ie Richmond is losing a date next year. If NASCAR goes to these small tracks with low number grandstands, how are the tracks going to pay the purse?

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This opens up the point as to why it will never return to just a Southern sport. The tracks could pay the purse if not a single person showed up to the event. That's not hyperbole. I know that to be true from friends both at ISC and SMI. The TV money the tracks get dwarfs the at-track rev and it's not close. There are more eyeballs across the country than there are just in the South...and that's what the effort to expand has been about.

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Agree with the tv money. The tracks get a tone. But the sport is bigger now than just the south. I'll add this, for the amount of money the tracks get, some look like 1982 on the inside.

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Wolfer79 said:

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SMW was on-site at the NASCAR Chicago Street Race on Sunday. Here are some thoughts on the race itself and the recent trend of sports novelties:

https://www.sportsmediawatch.com/2024/07/nascar-chicago-thoughts-unique-events-sports/

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GetOffMyLawnPack said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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PossumJenkins said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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Glasswolf said:

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GetOffMyLawnPack said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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NASCAR needs to stop this shi$ show. Do what you do best…lord.

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The race almost seemed like a side show to a Chicago street fest with bands, food trucks, etc. Once the rain came, the performers finished, and the food trucks left, there was hardly anyone left to watch the end of the race.

Yes, I agree, the teams must hate this race. Like Bristol, you take your most beaten up car to this race as aero has no significance and you know what the narrow track is about.

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As a 50+ NASCAR fan I actually do enjoy the racing at Chicago. It just needs to be on another date with an earlier start. Bring back the tracks that made NASCAR. I don't care if anyone in the Midwest or west coast is watching.

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The problem with this is that some of these tracks have attendance problems. ie Richmond is losing a date next year. If NASCAR goes to these small tracks with low number grandstands, how are the tracks going to pay the purse?

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This opens up the point as to why it will never return to just a Southern sport. The tracks could pay the purse if not a single person showed up to the event. That's not hyperbole. I know that to be true from friends both at ISC and SMI. The TV money the tracks get dwarfs the at-track rev and it's not close. There are more eyeballs across the country than there are just in the South...and that's what the effort to expand has been about.

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Agree with the tv money. The tracks get a tone. But the sport is bigger now than just the south. I'll add this, for the amount of money the tracks get, some look like 1982 on the inside.

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some look like 1982 on the inside.
Agreed; that's the last time they were renovated. Restrooms at many tracks make C-F east side men's room look modern, even with the mystery water.

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Wolfer79 said:

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Adam Petty would have been 44 today. One of the great, if not greatest, what-ifs in NASCAR history.

Adam Petty would have been 44 today. One of the great, if not greatest, what-ifs in NASCAR history. I've always been thankful that I knew him, even just a little. A blueblood. Petty Blue. pic.twitter.com/UO1onq2A5L

— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) July 10, 2024

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ncsupack1 said:

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GetOffMyLawnPack said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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PossumJenkins said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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Glasswolf said:

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GetOffMyLawnPack said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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NASCAR needs to stop this shi$ show. Do what you do best…lord.

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The race almost seemed like a side show to a Chicago street fest with bands, food trucks, etc. Once the rain came, the performers finished, and the food trucks left, there was hardly anyone left to watch the end of the race.

Yes, I agree, the teams must hate this race. Like Bristol, you take your most beaten up car to this race as aero has no significance and you know what the narrow track is about.

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As a 50+ NASCAR fan I actually do enjoy the racing at Chicago. It just needs to be on another date with an earlier start. Bring back the tracks that made NASCAR. I don't care if anyone in the Midwest or west coast is watching.

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The problem with this is that some of these tracks have attendance problems. ie Richmond is losing a date next year. If NASCAR goes to these small tracks with low number grandstands, how are the tracks going to pay the purse?

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This opens up the point as to why it will never return to just a Southern sport. The tracks could pay the purse if not a single person showed up to the event. That's not hyperbole. I know that to be true from friends both at ISC and SMI. The TV money the tracks get dwarfs the at-track rev and it's not close. There are more eyeballs across the country than there are just in the South...and that's what the effort to expand has been about.

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Agree with the tv money. The tracks get a tone. But the sport is bigger now than just the south. I'll add this, for the amount of money the tracks get, some look like 1982 on the inside.

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some look like 1982 on the inside.
Agreed; that's the last time they were renovated. Restrooms at many tracks make C-F east side men's room look modern, even with the mystery water.

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I love going to Martinsville every year, but I just kinda laugh to myself when I walk into that place. I'll also add, glad that all the tracks we go to you can bring your own food and drinks. One could almost miss a stage there waiting in line for a hotdog.

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Glasswolf said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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GetOffMyLawnPack said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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PossumJenkins said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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Glasswolf said:

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GetOffMyLawnPack said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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NASCAR needs to stop this shi$ show. Do what you do best…lord.

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The race almost seemed like a side show to a Chicago street fest with bands, food trucks, etc. Once the rain came, the performers finished, and the food trucks left, there was hardly anyone left to watch the end of the race.

Yes, I agree, the teams must hate this race. Like Bristol, you take your most beaten up car to this race as aero has no significance and you know what the narrow track is about.

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As a 50+ NASCAR fan I actually do enjoy the racing at Chicago. It just needs to be on another date with an earlier start. Bring back the tracks that made NASCAR. I don't care if anyone in the Midwest or west coast is watching.

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The problem with this is that some of these tracks have attendance problems. ie Richmond is losing a date next year. If NASCAR goes to these small tracks with low number grandstands, how are the tracks going to pay the purse?

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This opens up the point as to why it will never return to just a Southern sport. The tracks could pay the purse if not a single person showed up to the event. That's not hyperbole. I know that to be true from friends both at ISC and SMI. The TV money the tracks get dwarfs the at-track rev and it's not close. There are more eyeballs across the country than there are just in the South...and that's what the effort to expand has been about.

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Agree with the tv money. The tracks get a tone. But the sport is bigger now than just the south. I'll add this, for the amount of money the tracks get, some look like 1982 on the inside.

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some look like 1982 on the inside.
Agreed; that's the last time they were renovated. Restrooms at many tracks make C-F east side men's room look modern, even with the mystery water.

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I love going to Martinsville every year, but I just kinda laugh to myself when I walk into that place. I'll also add, glad that all the tracks we go to you can bring your own food and drinks. One could almost miss a stage there waiting in line for a hotdog.

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Got to grab 2 on the way in. I'm good after that lol

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ncsupack1 said:

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Question for everyone. What is everyone's personal favorite track that you have personally been to. Second question, what track is on your bucket list? For me, Darlington, as for a race I want to go to, Talladega. Charlotte is a close second, more like a 1A or 1B. They do a great job with the fans.

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GetOffMyLawnPack said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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Question for everyone. What is everyone's personal favorite track that you have personally been to. Second question, what track is on your bucket list? For me, Darlington, as for a race I want to go to, Talladega. Charlotte is a close second, more like a 1A or 1B. They do a great job with the fans.

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I would say Charlotte the best. Been there many times. Driven on the track at the Rusty Wallace racing experience. Took some laps at 160mph. Sad that I didn't get to Daytona Speedweeks when it was great. They say you could go in a restaurant and David Pearson, Richard Petty, etc. might be in there. Back in the day before million dollar RV's for drivers. Went to Rockingham several times when it was open and it was always a good race because the sand kept the track pretty abrasive so tire management was key in additions to all the other variables. Too old at this point to stay in Talladega infield for a week. My cousin and I were going to go about 5 years ago, but he is pu***whupped and his wife made him back out. Would like to go to Darlington one more time.

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ncsupack1 said:

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Marty Smith is a joke.

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erniencsu02 said:

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Marty Smith is a joke.

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at this point I wish they would just hold auditions for race fans that want to work in broadcasting. I bet there is some real talent out there.

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ncsupack1 said:

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Question for everyone. What is everyone's personal favorite track that you have personally been to. Second question, what track is on your bucket list? For me, Darlington, as for a race I want to go to, Talladega. Charlotte is a close second, more like a 1A or 1B. They do a great job with the fans.

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PossumJenkins said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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Question for everyone. What is everyone's personal favorite track that you have personally been to. Second question, what track is on your bucket list? For me, Darlington, as for a race I want to go to, Talladega. Charlotte is a close second, more like a 1A or 1B. They do a great job with the fans.

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Great question...I would only ask favorite from what standpoint? Having been to basically every major track (and a LOT of tracks that aren't major haha), I have favorites for a lot of differing reasons. Talladega is an absolute blast, but only if you're staying in the infield. Didn't enjoy it as much if I was at the hotel. Charlotte...living here and having so many memories there over the years, will always hold a very special place. Bristol is so unique, being inside with the racing around you 360 degrees is such an overwhelming experience.

Then I had favorites because of food, hotels (PHX, Dallas, Sonoma) and of course places we won. We also had a running list of the best bathroom locations at each track and judged them based on the available facilities. A very important measuring stick when spending life on the road. Haha. At the end of the day though...it's still probably Charlotte.

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ncsupack1 said:

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Question for everyone. What is everyone's personal favorite track that you have personally been to. Second question, what track is on your bucket list? For me, Darlington, as for a race I want to go to, Talladega. Charlotte is a close second, more like a 1A or 1B. They do a great job with the fans.

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erniencsu02 said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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Question for everyone. What is everyone's personal favorite track that you have personally been to. Second question, what track is on your bucket list? For me, Darlington, as for a race I want to go to, Talladega. Charlotte is a close second, more like a 1A or 1B. They do a great job with the fans.

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Darlington is one of my faves to go to. Maybe because it's easy to get to and the area hasnt changed much over the years.

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ncsupack1 said:

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PossumJenkins said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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Question for everyone. What is everyone's personal favorite track that you have personally been to. Second question, what track is on your bucket list? For me, Darlington, as for a race I want to go to, Talladega. Charlotte is a close second, more like a 1A or 1B. They do a great job with the fans.

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Great question...I would only ask favorite from what standpoint? Having been to basically every major track (and a LOT of tracks that aren't major haha), I have favorites for a lot of differing reasons. Talladega is an absolute blast, but only if you're staying in the infield. Didn't enjoy it as much if I was at the hotel. Charlotte...living here and having so many memories there over the years, will always hold a very special place. Bristol is so unique, being inside with the racing around you 360 degrees is such an overwhelming experience.

Then I had favorites because of food, hotels (PHX, Dallas, Sonoma) and of course places we won. We also had a running list of the best bathroom locations at each track and judged them based on the available facilities. A very important measuring stick when spending life on the road. Haha. At the end of the day though...it's still probably Charlotte.

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Thank you for sharing this. I second Bristol, not a bad seat in the house. We've been going to Charlotte for many years and do enjoy it. If I may ask, are you still in the industry? I've got family who work with NASCAR, and know a few folks who work for race teams. To answer your question, favorite stand point, everything. But you pretty much hit the nail on the head.

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PossumJenkins said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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PossumJenkins said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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Question for everyone. What is everyone's personal favorite track that you have personally been to. Second question, what track is on your bucket list? For me, Darlington, as for a race I want to go to, Talladega. Charlotte is a close second, more like a 1A or 1B. They do a great job with the fans.

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Great question...I would only ask favorite from what standpoint? Having been to basically every major track (and a LOT of tracks that aren't major haha), I have favorites for a lot of differing reasons. Talladega is an absolute blast, but only if you're staying in the infield. Didn't enjoy it as much if I was at the hotel. Charlotte...living here and having so many memories there over the years, will always hold a very special place. Bristol is so unique, being inside with the racing around you 360 degrees is such an overwhelming experience.

Then I had favorites because of food, hotels (PHX, Dallas, Sonoma) and of course places we won. We also had a running list of the best bathroom locations at each track and judged them based on the available facilities. A very important measuring stick when spending life on the road. Haha. At the end of the day though...it's still probably Charlotte.

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Thank you for sharing this. I second Bristol, not a bad seat in the house. We've been going to Charlotte for many years and do enjoy it. If I may ask, are you still in the industry? I've got family who work with NASCAR, and know a few folks who work for race teams. To answer your question, favorite stand point, everything. But you pretty much hit the nail on the head.

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I'm not…i left a couple years ago. I had about 15 years in sports and ent with about 8 of those nascar specific. I'm still really close with a lot of people across the sport though. Spent time with teams, agencies and sponsors so covered a little bit of everything. Miss some of it…don't miss all of it. Haha

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ncsupack1 said:

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Question for everyone. What is everyone's personal favorite track that you have personally been to. Second question, what track is on your bucket list? For me, Darlington, as for a race I want to go to, Talladega. Charlotte is a close second, more like a 1A or 1B. They do a great job with the fans.

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Glasswolf said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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Question for everyone. What is everyone's personal favorite track that you have personally been to. Second question, what track is on your bucket list? For me, Darlington, as for a race I want to go to, Talladega. Charlotte is a close second, more like a 1A or 1B. They do a great job with the fans.

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Rockingham was my favorite followed close by Darlington then the old Richmond Fairgrounds race. Bristol was good as is Daytona. Talladega was super fun as we got to attempt to climb the banking lol. Brickyard is a bucket list (both NASCAR and Indy)

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ncsupack1 said:

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Glasswolf said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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Question for everyone. What is everyone's personal favorite track that you have personally been to. Second question, what track is on your bucket list? For me, Darlington, as for a race I want to go to, Talladega. Charlotte is a close second, more like a 1A or 1B. They do a great job with the fans.

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Rockingham was my favorite followed close by Darlington then the old Richmond Fairgrounds race. Bristol was good as is Daytona. Talladega was super fun as we got to attempt to climb the banking lol. Brickyard is a bucket list (both NASCAR and Indy)

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Nice list there.

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Glasswolf said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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Glasswolf said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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Question for everyone. What is everyone's personal favorite track that you have personally been to. Second question, what track is on your bucket list? For me, Darlington, as for a race I want to go to, Talladega. Charlotte is a close second, more like a 1A or 1B. They do a great job with the fans.

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Rockingham was my favorite followed close by Darlington then the old Richmond Fairgrounds race. Bristol was good as is Daytona. Talladega was super fun as we got to attempt to climb the banking lol. Brickyard is a bucket list (both NASCAR and Indy)

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Nice list there.

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ETA: I've been to every track except the California tracks, and Iowa. With my father being a local dirt track racer, I spent Friday night at Wake County Speedway, Saturday night at Wilson County Speedway, and Sunday at what ever track NASCAR was at lol. We took family vacations to Tampa twice a year. Feb and July. Went to visit my Aunt. Took Mom about 2 years to realize why it was those 2 months lol

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ncsupack1 said:

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PossumJenkins said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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PossumJenkins said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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Question for everyone. What is everyone's personal favorite track that you have personally been to. Second question, what track is on your bucket list? For me, Darlington, as for a race I want to go to, Talladega. Charlotte is a close second, more like a 1A or 1B. They do a great job with the fans.

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Great question...I would only ask favorite from what standpoint? Having been to basically every major track (and a LOT of tracks that aren't major haha), I have favorites for a lot of differing reasons. Talladega is an absolute blast, but only if you're staying in the infield. Didn't enjoy it as much if I was at the hotel. Charlotte...living here and having so many memories there over the years, will always hold a very special place. Bristol is so unique, being inside with the racing around you 360 degrees is such an overwhelming experience.

Then I had favorites because of food, hotels (PHX, Dallas, Sonoma) and of course places we won. We also had a running list of the best bathroom locations at each track and judged them based on the available facilities. A very important measuring stick when spending life on the road. Haha. At the end of the day though...it's still probably Charlotte.

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Thank you for sharing this. I second Bristol, not a bad seat in the house. We've been going to Charlotte for many years and do enjoy it. If I may ask, are you still in the industry? I've got family who work with NASCAR, and know a few folks who work for race teams. To answer your question, favorite stand point, everything. But you pretty much hit the nail on the head.

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I'm not…i left a couple years ago. I had about 15 years in sports and ent with about 8 of those nascar specific. I'm still really close with a lot of people across the sport though. Spent time with teams, agencies and sponsors so covered a little bit of everything. Miss some of it…don't miss all of it. Haha

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That's pretty cool. Sounds like you are seasoned with the tracks. I may use your advice if we decide on any new tracks if you don't mind?

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Glasswolf said:

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Glasswolf said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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Question for everyone. What is everyone's personal favorite track that you have personally been to. Second question, what track is on your bucket list? For me, Darlington, as for a race I want to go to, Talladega. Charlotte is a close second, more like a 1A or 1B. They do a great job with the fans.

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Rockingham was my favorite followed close by Darlington then the old Richmond Fairgrounds race. Bristol was good as is Daytona. Talladega was super fun as we got to attempt to climb the banking lol. Brickyard is a bucket list (both NASCAR and Indy)

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Nice list there.

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ETA: I've been to every track except the California tracks, and Iowa. With my father being a local dirt track racer, I spent Friday night at Wake County Speedway, Saturday night at Wilson County Speedway, and Sunday at what ever track NASCAR was at lol. We took family vacations to Tampa twice a year. Feb and July. Went to visit my Aunt. Took Mom about 2 years to realize why it was those 2 months lol

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My family and I still go to almost every race at Wake. BTW, you said dirt, it's been a while since that track was dirt. Have you been back in a while? Charlie has done a great job there.

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Glasswolf said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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Glasswolf said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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Question for everyone. What is everyone's personal favorite track that you have personally been to. Second question, what track is on your bucket list? For me, Darlington, as for a race I want to go to, Talladega. Charlotte is a close second, more like a 1A or 1B. They do a great job with the fans.

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Rockingham was my favorite followed close by Darlington then the old Richmond Fairgrounds race. Bristol was good as is Daytona. Talladega was super fun as we got to attempt to climb the banking lol. Brickyard is a bucket list (both NASCAR and Indy)

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Nice list there.

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ETA: I've been to every track except the California tracks, and Iowa. With my father being a local dirt track racer, I spent Friday night at Wake County Speedway, Saturday night at Wilson County Speedway, and Sunday at what ever track NASCAR was at lol. We took family vacations to Tampa twice a year. Feb and July. Went to visit my Aunt. Took Mom about 2 years to realize why it was those 2 months lol

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My family and I still go to almost every race at Wake. BTW, you said dirt, it's been a while since that track was dirt. Have you been back in a while? Charlie has done a great job there.

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Went a few times last year. I love short track racing. I loved the racing at Southern National also. Last time my Dad raced was probably the mid 70's

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