When I'm at the track and there's a late caution that bunches up the field, I think, "Can we just hurry up and end this already. I've had to pee since lap 120."Quote:
Originally Posted by Lee Roy
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When I'm at the track and there's a late caution that bunches up the field, I think, "Can we just hurry up and end this already. I've had to pee since lap 120."Quote:
Originally Posted by Lee Roy
Good point. That's why I would doubt NASCAR would ever consider doing that for their races. But I mentioned the possibility of doing that at Watkins Glen and Sonoma, the two road courses. I think it would be a little easier do that on those tracks. NASCAR cars are pretty slow on road courses, and I have a feeling the races at Watkins Glen and Sonoma probably have two of the lowest T.V. ratings of all the Cup races during the season, due to lack of speed and excitement. Of course, both of the races tend to last about 2 1/2 hours, which is roughly 30 minutes up to 1 1/2 hour shorter than the other races on the schedule.Quote:
Originally Posted by NaBUru38
Actually, road course races get some of the highest ratings. http://jayski.com/pages/tvratings2010.htmQuote:
Originally Posted by ICWS
You are correct. I think people look forward to the road course races because they are a bit of a different, almost always exciting, always bring in new drivers (ringers), and for me, I particularly love watching the cars go through the esses at the Glen.Quote:
Originally Posted by call_me_andrew
I think road courses are one of those types of races where you either love them or you hate them...I love them!
Same here. I wish there were more of them on the schedules.Quote:
Originally Posted by BrownDog
Me too. Montreal and Road America.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sparky1329
Amen :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by Lee Roy
How about Laguna Seca? Although, if that were to happen I'm pretty sure they would have to drop the race at Sonoma.
Road courses are my favorite also, and are the 2 races I am the most likely to watch flag to flag. The whole race is interesting & meaningful. Most NASCAR races are like NBA games - fun start, lots & lots of filler time in the middle (still good sport, but you don't miss anything by skipping it) then a tight, ref/official staged finish.