Do updates keep you away?

Charles Nungester · 5/23/14, 3:45 PM

I can also say going to the track is more than the racing for me. Its the people (Racers and fans) and atmosphere. Updates could never keep me away from that.

I have some favorites but its hard for me to root against anyone. If someones making moves and moving forward, I cheer him on,

One of the best runs I seen was at Bloomington in the Sprint last year at the Powri show when the track was heavy. Updates could never explain Schurenburg jumping the cushion, Running four in the fluff and coming from 17th to third before he slipped off the track.

Jerry Shaw · 5/23/14, 3:50 PM

If you have to ask that question, Chris, then it means that you don't really know race fans. You may walk around and talk at them, but you really listen to them.

Jerry

Chris Nunn · 5/23/14, 3:53 PM

I was asked to post this. Figured I'd get some feedback.

Jerry Shaw · 5/23/14, 3:57 PM

The premise is a little insulting to a whole demographic of people who work hard all week and spend a great deal of the money they earn chasing races. And put a whole lot of $3.75/gal gas in their cars to be able to do this.

Jerry

cleatziff · 5/23/14, 4:00 PM

Updates do not keep me away. If anything they make me want to be there more.

Chris Nunn · 5/23/14, 4:02 PM

Please don't shoot the messenger (me)

race14317 · 5/23/14, 4:14 PM

I go to races and check the updates when I get home to relive the event I just saw. Thanks to those who take the time.

cmiracingvids · 5/23/14, 4:14 PM

Not at all Chris. I have to work tonight (2nd shift) or I'd probably be there. It's simple...if you can go to a race, you're going to go. If you can't, you can't. Updates just keeps all of us fans informed on everything that we unfortunately are missing out on.
Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, beats being at the track and taking it all in.

team3521 · 5/23/14, 4:16 PM

Absolutely NOT! I get there when I can. I follow a lot of the action in Indiana on the live updates when I can't make it.
Like last night for instance. It killed me to not be at the fairgrounds. But now that I t's been moved to Thursday, I would have had to of taken two days off to see that race. I chose to stay at home and watch updates.
Thanks to all that do the updates!

RxIxCxH · 5/23/14, 4:18 PM

i stayed home a few weeks ago not wanting to risk the weather at Eldora, the next morning i watched a great video recap still laying in bed. Yes things have changed a bunch with the internet, but there is nothing like being there.

5/23/14, 3:45 PM	#11 Re: Do updates keep you away?
Charles Nungester Senior Member Race Count This Year: 6 Race Count Last Year: 14 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 21,265	I can also say going to the track is more than the racing for me. Its the people (Racers and fans) and atmosphere. Updates could never keep me away from that. I have some favorites but its hard for me to root against anyone. If someones making moves and moving forward, I cheer him on, One of the best runs I seen was at Bloomington in the Sprint last year at the Powri show when the track was heavy. Updates could never explain Schurenburg jumping the cushion, Running four in the fluff and coming from 17th to third before he slipped off the track. __________________ Charles Nungester

5/23/14, 3:50 PM	#12 Re: Do updates keep you away?
Jerry Shaw Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,694	If you have to ask that question, Chris, then it means that you don't really know race fans. You may walk around and talk at them, but you really listen to them. Jerry __________________ A man is about as big as the things that make him angry. Winston Churchill

5/23/14, 3:53 PM	#13 Re: Do updates keep you away?
Chris Nunn Senior Member Race Count This Year: 20 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,123	I was asked to post this. Figured I'd get some feedback. __________________ Chris Nunn 812-360-6711 nunnc812@gmail.com

5/23/14, 4:02 PM	#16 Re: Do updates keep you away?
Chris Nunn Senior Member Race Count This Year: 20 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,123	Please don't shoot the messenger (me) __________________ Chris Nunn 812-360-6711 nunnc812@gmail.com

5/23/14, 4:14 PM	#18
cmiracingvids Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,312	Not at all Chris. I have to work tonight (2nd shift) or I'd probably be there. It's simple...if you can go to a race, you're going to go. If you can't, you can't. Updates just keeps all of us fans informed on everything that we unfortunately are missing out on. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, beats being at the track and taking it all in.

5/23/14, 4:18 PM	#20 Re: Do updates keep you away?
RxIxCxH Member Race Count This Year: 25 Race Count Last Year: Lots Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 50	i stayed home a few weeks ago not wanting to risk the weather at Eldora, the next morning i watched a great video recap still laying in bed. Yes things have changed a bunch with the internet, but there is nothing like being there.