NASCAR went racing with closed grandstands at many events. NASCAR 101: A thread for new fans, returning fans, and even current fans to ask any questions they've always wanted to At its tracks this year, its database shows that 30% of attendees are new, and new attendees are twice as likely as returning fans to be under age 35. The only question after Sunday it appeared that there were at least 50,000 in attendance is whether NASCAR will return next year or take this temporary bullring idea around the country, a la hockeys Winter Classic. Has Alonso chosen the right team? WebNASCAR 101 and Track Attendance Questions - March 2022 Serious Welcome to this month's NASCAR 101 and Track Attendance Questions Thread! It will also be interesting to see who will draw first blood in the 2022 season and challenge for the title. Any idea when we can enter and whether we can bring backpacks? There were plenty of well-deserved smiles after the Clash, from NASCAR executives to the person who unexpectedly joined this video. Sign up for the FOX Sports NASCAR Newsletter with Bob Pockrass! Drivers there included Joey Logano, Austin Dillon, Chris Buescher, William Byron, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. He got a lemonade and then sat and watched the entire Xfinity race. Also on Sunday, the NTT IndyCar Series Xpel 375 had a "thriller of a finish" at Texas Motor Speedway and made a "big and positive impression that wasnt entirely expected." Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his The Money Team are reportedly close to sealing a deal to be a part of the Daytona 500 later this month. "You give us a new car and limited practice each weekend and it definitely opens the door of opportunity for a lot of guys to figure some stuff out, and some not to," said Ryan Blaney, who is second in the championship standings but winless this year. Despite COVID-19, there are no restrictions on how many people will be allowed to attend. We have hot passes with McLeods team. NASCAR is taking a big gamble with the Clash at LA Coliseum, a wager worth well over $1million. One promoter thought that the tiny crowd was "likely a result of making a big mistake on setting the start time" around 11:30am CT. Of course, the COVID-19 virus is still lingering around like a stubborn blemish that refuses to go away. With that said, however, NASCAR did have a test session with the Next Gen cars at Daytona in early September with over a half dozen cars. But Hamlin is open about the struggles he's faced to get it all headed in the right direction. "Weve made strides the past several years with the U.S. Hispanic market, and were investing more to build relevance and connection with the African-American market.". They added a second victory last weekend with Kurt Busch in a Jumpman ride. When Ross Chastain won at Talladega in the same ride he'd driven to victory on the road course at COTA four weeks earlier, well, that was an old-school move that no one thought we'd see this century, especially those of us who remember the not-so-long-ago somewhat out-of-control custom-built days when teams would spend tens of millions cranking out dozens of cars each season. F1 noted that its key measure of primary revenue rose 14% from $1.850bn to $2.107bn, split between race promotion fees (28.6%), media rights (36.4%) and sponsorship (16.9%). The swaths of empty seats NASCAR and its tracks do not release attendance figures made for unpleasant optics Sunday during the Cup race, arguably the best race of the season so far. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @bobpockrass. Its the race every driver dreams of winning, such is the First time at Indy. "It's just so wild," Chastain, 29, says of his Trackhouse Racing Camaro. New fan? Just thinking if I take them to a shorter race, it'll make them hungry for more. If Chastain thinks the quick turnaround on these smaller fleets is wild, then what must he think of the results it has created on the racetrack? Speaking of those guys Those three first-time winners -- Chastain, Phoenix victor Chase Briscoe and Daytona 500 stunner Austin Cindric -- are all under 30, and they have a lot of company. One of the big questions is what could have happened had Kurt Busch gotten to the rear bumper of the No. NASCAR 101: A thread for new fans, returning fans, and even current fans to ask any questions they've always wanted to ask. It started a mask mandate for indoor areas last weekend at The Glen, but at the moment, all 13 remaining races plan to sell as many tickets as full seating capacity and camping allow. Why did it work? 3:49 p.m. NASCAR's race at COTA in 2021 was a washout that ended early due to inclement weather. After the race at the LA Coliseum, there is the official season-opening race, the iconic Daytona 500. "Being a race car driver is hard. Because NASCAR team owners realized that sponsors actually wanted to be part of this event instead of dismissing it. The rest of the 30/40-something crowd has yet to hoist a trophy. And all season long they've been smacking walls, not to mention each other, and then racing on. Is anyone ready to declare this a return to the 2000's? On it and other interviews, Ive heard drivers talk about shifting as if its a bad thing. Nascars TV Ratings Are No Longer The Big Deal They Once Were More From Forbes Feb 26, 2023,11:50pm EST Jrue Holiday Has Been Everything The A two-time NASCAR Cup series champion and 60-time Cup series race winner, 37-year-old Kyle Rowdy Busch is the most accomplished driver ever to hail from Las Vegas. No. Admissions revenue for the Dover and Nashville weekends totaled $5.7 million, an improvement over Dovers two weekends in 2019 ($4.9 million) and 2018 ($5.6 million). With the new variant plaguing the world, there are concerns about Daytona International Speedways attendance. He hit .349 with six homers and 13 RBIs in 17 postseason games. Did Kevin Durant's sensational run to Olympic gold solidify him as world's best player. was $7.1 million for its two weekends, compared to $6.7 million in 2019 and $8.4 million in 2018. ), the most amazing aspect of that most amazing year was the fact that His Royal Fastness used pretty much the same Plymouth Belvedere in all 48 starts, from Daytona to Darlington to Beltsville, Maryland. "[Well] really think about what the future might look like, both for being here at the L.A. 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This is Daytona track president said yesterday no capacity limits the protocols will be same as they were in August must wear a mask if indoors. With the addition of an entertainment lineup featuring Pitbull, Ice Cube and DJ Skee, the occasion looks set to be a crowd-puller. WebThe average attendance in 2022 for NASCAR races has increased to capacity in all locations except Kansas, Texas, and Darlington. Please logout and login again. Do we think the new cars might make it a little more racey than it has been in the recent past? They also have have their pre race pass as a cheaper option not sure what it includes. 14 Mahindra Tractors Ford, is assisted by the NASCAR Safety Team after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. NASCARs most famous race takes place today as the Daytona 500 opens the 2022 Cup Series season. However, Michael McDowell denied him a hat-trick in 2021. The reduced number is due to some seats in just called and confirmed they are not renting at the track anymore. Top race day attendance 141,000 at Silverstone. The Speedways capacity has twice been downsized, from a high of 140,000 seats to its current total of 80,000. Gragson won 13 races in the Xfinity Series, falling just short of winning the championship with a second-place finish behind Ty Gibbs in 2022 and a third-place showing in 2021. Published March 1, 2022 NASCARs ratings keep dropping compared to previous years NASCAR's ratings continue to fall as another bad record has Despite the COVID-19 pandemic still raging with the highly contagious Omicron variant, reports indicate the grandstands are sold out. In fact, seven of the top 10 drivers in the championship standing have walked the Earth for 29 years or fewer. Race Timings for NASCAR Cup, Truck, Xfinity and ARCA Series, Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved. Looking for more NASCAR content? Hes also starting to think about doing a weekend trip to Charlotte. More than two decades of archival stories, profiles, research and data. Executives believe they see signs of that happening. Track Attendance: Any questions related to seats, policies, first time attendees, or advice regarding track attendance! Has Alonso made the right choice gambling on Aston Martin F1? NASCAR (@NASCAR) April 3, 2022 5:09 p.m.: Bell is back in the lead with 50 laps to go. Fox's TV ratings are up nearly 20 percent over one year ago, including a giant number posted on a date that was long-considered NASCAR taboo, Easter evening. I've only ever stayed 1 or 2 nights and never had an issue. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. "Change the geometry, the suspension, shim the body a little bit, and then go race. Admittedly, we are going into this race blind. The other? Every William Byron fan today: pic.twitter.com/GgjXkVZHGv, The NASCAR Hall of Famer laughs. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Please logout and login again. 10 in a row! Ask all of them here! NASCAR hoped that with the banning of the Confederate flag last season (at the urging of Bubba Wallace, the sports only full-time national series Black driver), as well as more outreach focusing on diversity, it could attract a younger, more diverse audience. Last year overall revenue was up 20% from $2.136 billion to $2.573bn, while the operating income of the business the number left after the teams were paid and other costs taken into account rose from $92m to $239m. Tickets: $10-$230 for weekend pass, $10-$165 for Pennzoil 400; lvms.com, ticketmaster.com, 800-644-4444. getty images The latest personnel hires and promotions, plus exclusive ratings and research from the sports industry. Busch parted ways with Joe Gibbs Racing after 15 years following last season. ago [removed] autobanh_me 4 mo. I have an extra ticket for Sundays race and youd be sitting next to me and couple people. All rights reserved. Sorry, something went wrong with the copy but here is the link for you. Michael Dunlop announces Isle of Man TT 2023 plans, UK MPs express "grave concerns" over FIA and F1 role in "sportswashing", UK MPs express "grave concerns" over FIA and F1 role in "sportswashing" What makes that more encouraging is that the Dover race in May this year was limited to 20,000 people, and without that limit, it would have generated more revenue. Dovers other event-related, non-broadcasting revenue (sponsorships, merchandise and concession sales, etc.) As of the time of writing, the 2022 Superspeedway package has yet to be finalized. There were also angry drivers; Ryan Blaney threw a piece of equipment at the car of Erik Jones. There have also been eight different pole winners, 24 different drivers to earn at least one top-five finish, 30 to finish in the top 10, and a trio of first-time Cup Series race winners. That was the exact sentence screamed by driving legend-turned-Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman Jeff Gordon as he walked onto the set of "Marty & McGee" on Daytona 500 eve, and Wonder Boy's wonderment was with good reason. WebFind FC Ingolstadt 04 vs Rostock result on Yahoo Sports. The 24-year-old Bishop Gorman High graduate gets a well-deserved promotion to the Cup Series after dominating the secondary Xfinity Series the past two years. But this years first NASCAR stopthe second will take place in October during the sports playoffs is a good opportunity to start paying attention again, if not get back into the grandstands themselves. 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Cup driver Denny Hamlin co-owns a team with Michael Jordan, and former driver Justin Marks co-owns a team with entertainer Pitbull. "It's been a while since we've been here, so hopefully we put on a good show for you," Watkins Glen winner Kyle Larson told the fans after his win Sunday at a track that did not host a race last year. WebTop leagues in weekly attendance [ edit] Note that other ticketed activities in motor sports such as practices and qualifying are not included in the number of "games" in a week. driver Pierre Gasly and Moto2 rider Tony Arbolino. 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Some of NASCARs initiatives have been quite visible, such as the hiring of NFL star and NASCAR fan Alvin Kamara to promote the sport. As per a tweet by Bob Pockrass, the president of the Daytona International Speedway has confirmed the news. WebIn the latest edition of the Frontstretch Podcast, Dustin Albino and Mike Neff discuss Kyle Buschs most recent win at Bristol Motor Speedway, which makes him three-for-eight in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series this season. Click below to sign in. Press J to jump to the feed. He is one of only two multi-race winners. He joined FOX Sports in 2019 following stints at ESPN, Sporting News, NASCAR Scene magazine and The (Daytona Beach) News-Journal. LOS ANGELES Sorry, Daytona International Speedway, but the preseason Clash probably should never return to NASCARs most iconic venue. Upgrade your subscription to get all the news you need: Adding SBJ weekly content will give you the comprehensive view of sports business with: Adding SBJ daily content will give you the comprehensive view of sports business with: You have 1 All Access article remaining this month. Have questions? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. If only there were "more people in the grandstands." You saw it in the drivers, the industry, saw it with a lot of folks in the media. Daily updates aggregating the stories and spin from more than 600 outlets across the globe. Anyone have any info on the Ally Hospitality seats at Sonoma? NASCAR draws "promising" crowd in Atlanta 3.21.2022 Getty Images After NASCAR "struggling with attendance for years" at Atlanta Motor Speedway, a That race will be the first racing scenario that the Next Gen cars face, so the pecking order will probably be determined around that time. 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