tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866731447362215384.post8895235520858416507..comments2023-10-24T08:19:22.167-07:00Comments on Auto Racing Review: NASCAR’s Pointless ProposalArt Garnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11260111462453339346noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866731447362215384.post-89484813851303178422014-01-25T02:21:14.280-08:002014-01-25T02:21:14.280-08:00If the 16th place driver is running well enough to...If the 16th place driver is running well enough to make top 12 after 3, top 8 after 6 and top 4 after 9 races, he/she deserves a shot at the championship. Its no different than Smoke winning 5 races and the championship in '11 after barely qualifying for the chase. I didn't hear many complaints then that he wasn't the true champ. <br /><br />You're also confusing those who comment negatively on forums, chatrooms and articles with NASCAR's 'core' fans. I think you would find internent commentators do not form a representative sample of NASCAR's fan base. Not everyone uses the internet, not everyone who has an opinion shares it. <br /><br />As with anything, people are resistant to change. Personally, the thought that 4 drivers have a chance at the championship in Homestead is much more exciting to me than when the 48 needing to finish 22nd or better to clinch regardless of what anyone else does. <br /><br />That being said, it might work and it might not. I'll reserve judgement until i see it. But i'm still going to watch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866731447362215384.post-85551690495240366802014-01-23T20:11:05.475-08:002014-01-23T20:11:05.475-08:00Obviously, a lot of people feel strongly about thi...Obviously, a lot of people feel strongly about this, both here and elsewhere. Thanks for your comments.Art Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260111462453339346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866731447362215384.post-62885355557227592902014-01-23T16:29:23.819-08:002014-01-23T16:29:23.819-08:00Just remember in all other sports you don't pl...Just remember in all other sports you don't play all your competition every week so a playoff is a viable way to crown a champion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866731447362215384.post-75837570259999049512014-01-23T16:19:53.427-08:002014-01-23T16:19:53.427-08:00Come on Art, who do you think you're writing t...Come on Art, who do you think you're writing to?<br /><br />Probably 90% of today's NASCAR fans don't know what an Australian Pursuit race is, let alone ever seen one.<br /><br />As they're gimmicking up a gimmick, I'm voting for another staple for desperate promoters.<br /><br />The second car wins race.<br /><br />That having been said, I'm in complete agreement.dawgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866731447362215384.post-36419212594661132042014-01-23T10:56:34.830-08:002014-01-23T10:56:34.830-08:00If NASCAR wants to mimic the "ball: sports, w...If NASCAR wants to mimic the "ball: sports, why don't they also only allow the drivers eligible to win the championship participate in the chase and see how all the sponsers like the idea then. The also rans shouldn't be allowed to influence the outcome in a race in a winner take all format.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866731447362215384.post-45605260847362651122014-01-23T10:37:32.153-08:002014-01-23T10:37:32.153-08:00When will NASCAR realize that the problem isn'...When will NASCAR realize that the problem isn't with how the champion is decided, but with the racing itself. No matter what system you put in, if the basic product isn't good, it is irrelevant. As a long time short track racer and fan, I find Cup races to be yawners for the most part. There is very little good racing going on. Contrary to what the announcers would have you believe, two cars side by side, with one on the white line and the other up by the guard rail is not exciting. I could go into a long explanation of the things I feel need to be changed, but there isn't enough time or space here. Suffice to say, the new proposed system, and the Chase in general, is not going to draw more interest from the casual fan. The Chase was brought in to help NASCAR compete with the NFL, and to garner more attention in the traditional Stick / Ball media (example, Newsday on Long Island). It has done neither. I would guess that Bill France SR and JR are spinning in their graves at a higher RPM than a Cup engine at Pocono.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866731447362215384.post-81077804654107459302014-01-23T09:55:54.088-08:002014-01-23T09:55:54.088-08:00You are correct about Nascar ignoring fans, what b...You are correct about Nascar ignoring fans, what business does that unless it is clearly motivated by the bigger bucks that TV revenue and the like bring? It just shows Nascar does not care about it's core fan base, the teams, or it's product. If there was ever a time for teams and sponsors to flex their muscles, now would be a good one. Enough of this garbage. Idiots all of them in Castle Daytona.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866731447362215384.post-52356362611547785502014-01-23T09:48:17.956-08:002014-01-23T09:48:17.956-08:00So.... assume for a minute.... Johnson and Earnhar...So.... assume for a minute.... Johnson and Earnhardt make the chase... and then both men have three poor finishes in the first three Chase races.... both are eliminated in the first 'round.' They upped the number to 12 to get Jr and Gordon into the Chase in the first place. What are they going to do if Jr and Johnson go out in the first round? and their new qualifying method couldn't get any more complicated if they tried. Idiots.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866731447362215384.post-45948986698407297872014-01-23T08:45:03.093-08:002014-01-23T08:45:03.093-08:00Has NASCAR considered the possibility that a crash...Has NASCAR considered the possibility that a crash or engine problem for the final 4 could result in their new champion finishing 30th or worse in the final? That would be exciting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866731447362215384.post-33844259505945618202014-01-23T07:13:40.493-08:002014-01-23T07:13:40.493-08:00I guess I'm in the minority. I think the 16 ca...I guess I'm in the minority. I think the 16 car playoff format is a terrific idea. Did it cheapen the Super Bowl win of the Packers in 2010 even though they made it to the playoffs via wild card? No it did not. I did the math for the past two seasons and the champs would have been Matt Kenseth (2013) and Kyle Busch (2012)...if all finishes remained the same. Both would have been deserving of the championship. David Ragan (2013) & Marcos Ambrose (2012) would have both dropped out in the first rounds. Plus, I think it will add some excitement, particularly on the dreadful 1.5 & 2 mile cookie cutters. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5866731447362215384.post-12237323908536350122014-01-23T03:41:25.926-08:002014-01-23T03:41:25.926-08:00Every time you think Nascar can't get any more...Every time you think Nascar can't get any more irrelevant or absurd....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com