" I sadly went ... " ( ? ) - Did someone make you go ?
Seems to me you made a conscience decision to go to two NASCAR race's ; ordered your tickets , made weekend accomodation arrangements , traveled 530 miles , probably with friends and/or family members ... were they sad , too ?
Because you know that this Board is largely anti-NASCAR ;( most here can't spell NASCAR , rather NAPCAR or NASCRAP ) , you were struggling with how to admit going to a NASCAR event ! Amazing !
Admit that you went , had a great weekend along with your guests , probably purchased some driver merchandise , etc. It's OK !! It's called being a race fan !
I am responding to this in light of something that recently took place. The Director of a large corporate marketing group said , "...if the throngs of NASCAR fans were also recognized to be equal supporters of Open-Wheel the money would be there ".( i.e. midget / sprint )." ...the money follows the fans".
Apparently we need to bring more NASCAR fans over to our product... not hate them or alienate ourselves from them as a group. That's it ... enough said.
Paul Gray
USAC Regional Midget # 28
www.paulgray28.com