Losing interest in NASCAR

[Radar]

I cant seem to get into it like I used to . I haven't watched the last 10 races . It just doesn't seem as exciting as it used to be for me . Most of the races are boring . I'd much rather watch the NFL .
Anyone else feel the same way about the sport ?

 

[4onaside]

Yeah, I think that it is true with just about anything. As you get older and as time goes on, your interests change, and the zeal that you once had for certain sports or activities is not as sharp as it once was. Also, in NASCAR, as in other sports, drivers that "you" have followed for years, are either no longer a factor or have retired (or died), and we can't connect with anyone in particular in the new generation.

 

[TheAirMan]

I've lost interest also. I may have watched one whole race all year. To me its not as good as it used to be. Seems like its just follow the leader. Also, the fact that I don't like any of the drivers in real contention for the championship isn't helping anything.

 

[iowavf]

I don't watch the whole race like I use to, but it seems like they race every weekend for 11 months. There's almost too much racing and I'm still not a huge fan of the new cars. They seem to make some of the races pretty boring to watch on TV.

 

[NICHOLS3]

I can say the same thing I used to be glued to the the TV every Sunday up until 3 to 4 years ago. I havent watched a whole race this year, just the bits and pieces while flipping channels. Boring plain and simple but I guess the Nascar big wigs know what they are doing.

 

[Radar]

It's just too hard to stay glued to the TV for 4-5 hours , especially during hunting season . I'd rather see them shorten some of the races similar in length to the Nationwide series . Keep a few 500 mile races , and throw in more short races .

 

[Gravey]

It's like Major League Baseball. The season is way too long. By the midway point in the season I've lost interest. About the only time I've watched it lately is if my little boy wants to watch it.

 

[oakclimber]

i still watch it every sun. with friends and family. each of us has a driver we root for. i've been a nascar fan for a long time and will admit it gets boring on the cookie cutter tracks.

 

[NICHOLS3]

I dont think Nascar is getting it. They are losing fans and they only have themselves to blame they have made the sport boring, by trying to control the drivers tempers and the way they drive.

 

[mike243]

I cant seem to get into it like I used to . I haven't watched the last 10 races . It just doesn't seem as exciting as it used to be for me . Most of the races are boring . I'd much rather watch the NFL .
Anyone else feel the same way about the sport ?

Ditto !! I'm also not a fan of the Chase, it's a screwed up system that awards drivers who contend for 1/2 of a season only.



ditto,mike243

 

[strutandrut]

I lost interest a few years ago.

 

[spoon]

I've always been a fan in the early part of the season, but it get old quickly and I don't have the time to sit down and watch

 

[Radar]

I think they should move the Daytona 500 to the last race of the season . It's like having the super bowl before the season starts now . I don't care for the cookie cutter 1-1.5 mile tracks . Boring !

 

[.300 WSM]

I still like it, but I must admit that I too am becoming a little bored with it and I don't care for the cahse format either.
someone is going to have to get better in the last 10 races or Jimmie will win 20 championships!!

 

[Akurn]

They need more Bristol's!!!!!!

 

[backstraps]

They need more Bristol's!!!!!!

I am so disappointed with Bristol races anymore. Sincethey worked on the track and created another groove of racing... personally, Bristol isnt what is used to be, nor what it should be!

 

[LadyMarlin]

I guess I've hit that 'over the hill' gang, cause I don't watch a complete race and haven't for a few years now.

 

[Baxter83]

I dont think Nascar is getting it. They are losing fans and they only have themselves to blame they have made the sport boring, by trying to control the drivers tempers and the way they drive.

Ditto! They try to be "Politically correct" nowadays. I used to love it when I was a kid (early-mid 90's). I was a big Darrel Waltrip fan , cause my dad was. Now it seems like a lot of city folks race. I'll bet half of them don't even know how to work on their own cars. I haven't watched an entire race on tv for years. I usually go to Talledega with my father-in-law once a year and thats it.

 

[RUGER]

i lost interest after earnhardt got killed

Me too.

 

[LadyMarlin]

I think the thing that ticked me off so much was when they got too GOOD to be WINSTON CUP.

just took the air out of the balloon and showed a lot of folks what nascar was becoming.....a money sport....and to think the whole thing started out as moonshine deliveries.

 

[SALECREEKHUNTER]

I haven't watched much racing since they started using restrictor plates. Especially on the bigger tracks. Its just not exciting to me to see guys just put it to the floor and go around and around.

 

[Allen Sullivan]

I think a lot of folks are losing interest in NASCAR - I know I am. If you look at the stands during the race you will see a lot of empty sites.

 

[Outdoor Lady]

I have loved Nascar for a long time, but since Dale Sr died and the car of tomorrow (now today) and the Chase rules have changed, it is BORING!!!

Bristol use to be one of the best races, now it is 500 miles boring round and round driving.

Hopefully, it will get better and not worse. Nascar needs to listen to the fans.

 

[Bertman]

haven't watched a race in years don't care if it stays or goes.

 

[nbforrest#3]

I guess I've hit that 'over the hill' gang, cause I don't watch a complete race and haven't for a few years now.

Welcome to the club

 

[backstraps]

I have loved Nascar for a long time, but since Dale Sr died and the car of tomorrow (now today) and the Chase rules have changed, it is BORING!!!

Bristol use to be one of the best races, now it is 500 miles boring round and round driving.

Hopefully, it will get better and not worse. Nascar needs to listen to the fans.

OUTDOOR LADY: you arent supposed to say how Bristol "really" is now! I have my Spring Cup seats for sale!!!!! LOL JJ

 

[JIMMYJAMES]

i have had my share of nascar for 22 years ,, all my favorites ,have been killed .. kuwicki ,allison in the same year, rob moroso ,neil bonnett ,macduffy,then earnhardt, petty,and the otheres ,, i use to go the big races talladega ,daytona , atlanta,, and backthen when no restricor plates ,it was awesome,, now all you here as far as names is hendrick ,gibbs ,rouse, ,,the car owners ,, losing interest quick ,,

gordon ,screwed up and hired johnson years ago,and gonna let him beat him on his championships . the team with the mosty money is gonna win .. and the way the economy is, people are gonna relize you cant aford to go to the races anymore ,, it used to 40 dollars to drive in the infield , and 20 dollar parking for the weekend,, now its 1500 to drive in a moter home ,and 150 for the tickets ...thats crazy ,, and then for johnson to win ..... you just hate yourself for goin .........lol

 

[oakclimber]

we park in the infield parking right outside the track at talladega and its free. we get there friday night and we stay till monday morning in the infield and its $90. we watch the nationwide race on saturday and the nextel cup race on sunday. i dont think thats a bad deal.

 

[ShaneHallum]

I lost interest when the drivers started getting fined to death for being a pound or so too heavy.. Put the shine in the back and lettum run... I like the old days..

He didn't bump ya He didn't hit ya... He rubbed ya... And RUBBING SON IS RACING...