tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post4006499523037398890..comments2024-03-08T11:07:25.905-05:00Comments on The Godfather's Blog: Can NASCAR Shorten Its Sprint Cup Schedule?Dave Moodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14273464897477668872noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-56170723042058890752012-06-12T14:11:56.563-04:002012-06-12T14:11:56.563-04:00My family and I have been NASCAR Fans for many yea...My family and I have been NASCAR Fans for many years, and would not want to see the NASCAR Season shortened!!<br /><br />We look forward every week to each NASCAR race, and that would even make NASCAR racing less attractive to a new fan base. <br /><br />Also, shortening the races is not the answer either, in our opinion, as we and other fans drive a long way some times to watch the races and like the 500 mile races. Also we like the Coca Cola 600 very much. Thank you. <br /><br />Judy from CharlotteJudy Smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-6199421163751109392012-06-05T14:50:57.205-04:002012-06-05T14:50:57.205-04:00Respectfully, fans today will change the channel i...Respectfully, fans today will change the channel if their friends tweet them something else is happening, and cable has lost over 2,000,000 households since 2008 (I just read that and can't find the link or page).<br /><br /><br />The late 90's WERE the late 90's. it's 15 years later, what worked then doesn't work now. Just like I need blood pressure medicine now when I used to need a cup of coffee in the morning, the sport needs RADICAL change immediately before more sponsors and fans slip away. Id you only have an audience of 6,000,000 households and 100,000 live fans, why wouldn't you as a sponsor find better bang for your buck?<br /><br /><br />Doug from NJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-46301195906892016472012-06-05T09:18:38.270-04:002012-06-05T09:18:38.270-04:00Racing Sat nights kills local short track attendan...Racing Sat nights kills local short track attendance.Waynenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-66347502751425169862012-06-05T00:34:25.794-04:002012-06-05T00:34:25.794-04:00Doug, the sport arguably suffered it's biggest...Doug, the sport arguably suffered it's biggest boom in the mid to late 90's when it virtually changed networks every week! So I don't think that argument holds water as far as fan following goes. I actually think the switching made for a better television product because the networks had to be better since if TNN struggled with one area, ESPN could pick right back up the next week. You didn't get lulled by a group.<br /><br />Anyways, I agree with Jr and Rusty. 32 races would be perfect. Love the racing as much as anyone, but you can still have the Feb-Nov. run, just add some more off weeks inbetween.<br /><br />The argument over money is a little frivolous because both the Truck and Nationwide schedules lost multiple races going into this season and no one seems to be arguing how those series lost money.<br /><br />This is squarely an ISC/SMI problem. THOSE entities will not sacrifice a date because they are too concerned with lining their own pockets to act in the greater good. Dover Motorsports Inc learned that they could do more with less. Shame since great tracks lost races entirely (Memphis, Nashville, Gateway)<br /><br />Even reducing two races would be a help at this point.<br /><br />Don't know where they would come from, but I am sure if NASCAR, the tracks, the networks, and the teams all pulled in the same direction to do what was best for the sport that this could be done in a heartbeat.The Loose Wheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06048709313597675807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-39404523469598758082012-06-04T14:51:45.319-04:002012-06-04T14:51:45.319-04:00Myself, I suffer from withdrawls only one week aft...Myself, I suffer from withdrawls only one week after Homestead. Ive heard drivers,owners, and crew members alike say that by the end of December,theyre ready to go again. I dont watch the NFL,and am not a fan,so maybe im a bit biased,but I love the schedule the way it is,and as a hardcore NASCAR fan and supporter,I look forward to Pre-season thunder with impatience every year!I dont need a break,thank goodness for Sirius radio during the offseason!Schreibnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-27139700492777679092012-06-04T14:22:37.071-04:002012-06-04T14:22:37.071-04:00For Dale Jr. to be saying this is great. If Jr. no...For Dale Jr. to be saying this is great. If Jr. notices we have a problem we have a problem. Compounding the issue is the network switching that goes on every season. Taking NASCAR off broadcast and putting it on cable excludes many many fans (especially today) who don't have or no longer have cable or satellite TV. Shorten the season (April to October except for Daytona) 29 total races. Put Sprint Cup on Fox, Nationwide on ABC. Run Saturday nights instead of Sunday afternoon during football season, or even switch to a Thursday night for a couple of races.Cutting the two race tracks to one race would lighten the load. <br /><br /><br />Something has to be done. without better TV scheduling and a shorter schedule, it could go back to the bad old days or being a filler on a Saturday Afternoon or early Tuesday morning like drag racing gets.<br /><br /><br /><br />Doug from NJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-9731570710078908902012-06-04T10:20:58.661-04:002012-06-04T10:20:58.661-04:00Can NASCAR shorten it's season - yes, but like...Can NASCAR shorten it's season - yes, but like Earnhardt Jr said, it won't (or can't) happen.<br /><br />I believe that part of NASCAR's "problem" with dwindling fan numbers can be traced, in part, to over exposure. Truth be told, I've been an NASCAR fan for +/- 35 years and by the end of September I'm ready for a break from racing.<br /><br />I remember reading an article a few months ago where the NFL was considering more games on Thursdays & Fridays. Troy Aikman was quoted that he feared over exposure could cause the same drop in fan participation that NASCAR is seeing.<br /><br />Chuck from AlabamaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com