Welcome to this month's NASCAR 101 and Track Attendance Questions Thread! But attendance at race tracks and television ratings have not backed up that theory. Looking into attending Kansas this September. I listen to the DJD regularly. Cowboys say Dallas has the ideal qualities to host the Scouting Combine Posted by Michael David Smith on March 1, 2022, 6:23 AM EST Getty Images The Scouting Combine has taken place in Indianapolis since 1987, but that may change in 2023. From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. Chase Briscoe, driver of the No. A whopping 35 drivers have led at least one lap, and 23 of those have run up front for double-digit lap counts. Definitely trying to bat the Sonoma heat. NASCARs main concern about using that extra section is that it could have limited passing zones and that the extra mile added to the course would mean fewer laps and that fans in attendance would not see the cars as often. Stupid question but it isnt clear online. NASCAR now faces the challenge that those new fans remain fans. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. ago How much were tickets this year? ago Think I paid ~$400 for a 3-day pass at turn 9 this year. NASCARs premier series returned to the 4.048-mile course for the first time in 65 years, and the weekend in Wisconsin did not disappoint. William Byron won the race for Hendrick Motorsports (AP, 3/20). I feel like Dover is usually one of the worse races of the season. Kansas has the Ignition Garage pass. If anyone is interested let me know !!! "[My] last couple wins have been on some weird racetracks. Thats what it says for Dover. Indy race day at Texas Motor Speedway pic.twitter.com/V4Rzcyx4aF, The Charlie Baker era begins; UFC/PBR fuel Endeavor; Add OKC to markets eyeing new venue; Disney doubles down on F1 and people on the move. NASCAR sometimes seems to get lost in the shuffle, even though the nations largest auto racing organization was perhaps the first top-tier pro sport to embrace our Valley. How the F1 2023 competitive order is shaping up after Bahrain testing, What we learned on the final day of F1 testing in Bahrain, What we learned on the final day of F1 testing in Bahrain The NASCAR Cup Series early season swing through the West continues Sunday with a 400-mile race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It makes for a more exciting racing environment, part of NASCARs master plan when it introduced the Next Gen car at the start of the 2022 season. Hell be driving the No. It was the perfect length, any longer he would have been over it. Please logout and login again. 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). WebNASCAR 101 and Track Attendance Questions - April 2022. Looking for more NASCAR content? Dover owns both Dover International Speedway and Nashville Superspeedway and moved one of its two Cup weekends to Nashville this year (and at least for the next three). Bring them on. So, what have we learned? Any info would be great! The 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season has officially gotten underway, and in a way that only fans, sponsors and partners alike could have hoped for. Although the Coliseum can typically hold around 78,000 people, NASCAR expects attendance to be around 60,000. 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. 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. Although the Coliseum can typically hold around 78,000 people, NASCAR expects attendance to be around 60,000. Las Vegas Sun, 2023, All Rights Reserved, Vegas Vipers Home Opener Against DCDefenders, Durango Beats Liberty, 57-47, in Boys 5A BasketballChampionship. The rookies looking to make their mark on F1 in 2023, The key factors behind F1s Premier League-style managerial revolving door, The key factors behind F1s Premier League-style managerial revolving door For 2021, attendance is up, at most tracks. Evaluating NASCARs business operations and economic health became more difficult the past couple of years. NASCAR owns 11 of the 23 venues on the 2021 NASCAR Cup schedule. You have to order online beforehand??? A sport that sometimes needs a swift kick in the butt to make changes decided to make a huge, huge change. We live in Northern Virginia. Where are F1 2023 absentees Vettel, Ricciardo and Schumacher? 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We are continuing to build fan engagement through our high-quality broadcast, enhanced content on F1 TV, social channels and new immersive experiences including the F1 Arcade and F1 Exhibition products. It will also be interesting to see who will draw first blood in the 2022 season and challenge for the title. "I think there were a lot of questions coming in as to what the racing product might look like on track. A subreddit for everything NASCAR related! It didnt just have a bigger crowd than this event has seen in several years. Of course. The rest of the 30/40-something crowd has yet to hoist a trophy. The green flag for the Clash at LA Coliseum is to be waved just days away from now. A report from Fox News is expecting a full house at the Daytona International Speedway for the race on February 20. But they're just more aggressive in thinking that, 'Hey, the risk is worth the reward because the reward is winning. In Daytona track president said yesterday no capacity limits the protocols will be same as they were in August -- must wear a mask if indoors. Dhruv has also conducted interviews with F1 The NFL has not decided where to hold future Scouting Combines, and Indianapolis wants to keep it. I think a lot of folks had fun. 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." Has Alonso made the right choice gambling on Aston Martin F1? During today's conversation IEG's Vice President of Strategy and Churchill Downs Vice President of Marketing, Brand and Partnerships Casey Ramage give us some insight on their analytical approach to sponsorship strategy. "Congratulations, NASCAR. April 29, 2022 at 6:22 AM. 42 car for the rebranded Legacy Motor Club (Chevrolet), majority-owned by Allegiant Air CEO Maury Gallagher and recently retired NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson. "We doubled our resources on multicultural thats people, marketing budgets, content, media and if you think of a year where we had to tighten our belts, that was a true commitment that the board was doubling down," Jung said. Why "grounded" Hamilton remains confident in Mercedes' F1 recovery. Such growth has been spurred by a variety of factors, including the racing, NASCARs changes on and off the track and new However, Michael McDowell denied him a hat-trick in 2021. We're halfway to the playoffs. "Congratulations, NASCAR. Some observers "put it down to all the NCAA March Madness basketball to watch from home." Bring on the more weird stuff.". There are plenty more traditional stock-car racing markets than downtown Los Angeles. The 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season is steadily approaching. Coliseum. Gragson is already a polarizing figure in racing circles due to a confrontational and outspoken attitude, not unlike the one for which Busch has been known throughout his career. In general, there is pent-up demand for experiences and probably people putting more value on experiences and more unique, authentic experiences.". Look it up! "It's just so wild," Chastain, 29, says of his Trackhouse Racing Camaro. Among them will be defending champion Kyle Larson leading the Hendrick Motorsports charge. WebThe 10 teams shared total payments of $1.157bn between them in 2022, compared with $1.068bn the previous year. A common saying in NASCAR for decades was that once NASCAR got a fan to the track, that person became a fan for life. Is anyone ready to declare this a return to the 2000's? 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. getty images At its peak, 101,000 people can be fitted inside the oval and all tickets have already been bought weeks in advance. "Being a race car driver is hard. A tweet by Adam Stern seemed to confirm Mayweather and TMT's interest. Despite COVID-19, there are no restrictions on how many people will be allowed to attend. A crowd estimate of 5,000 "feels slightly optimistic." As the Daytona 500 inches forward, NASCAR fans can rejoice in the fact that there will be no crowd restrictions in 2022. Joey Logano holds off Kyle Busch in the last five laps to win The Clash at the Coliseum. Formula 1 attendance represents cumulative weekend attendance. While there was a full 22-race calendar in 2021 there were still some restrictions on attendance in place, but last year with those finally gone and F1 continuing to benefit worldwide from the Drive to Survive boost, the numbers rose significantly. If theres no shifting, might as well be an automatic. Its the race every driver dreams of winning, such is the It would appear to finally be the arrival of the youth wave that we in the NASCAR media corps wrote about during the 2018 (and last) NASCAR preseason Media Tour, a fact that greatly angered the established likes of Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch. Why? authored nearly 12000 articles spanning different sports like F1, NASCAR, The iconic race is the curtain raiser for the NASCAR Cup Series after the first race of the year at the L.A. And for the sixth consecutive time, the speedway will host a pair of NASCAR weekends during the 2023 season. I'll be there 3 this weekend and have another person coming, so I'm not sure if we'll make it on water. Click below to sign in. With the Next Gen car designed to be more nimble on road courses, NASCAR should test the boot to see if it could add to The Glen product. "Change the geometry, the suspension, shim the body a little bit, and then go race. In the Las Vegas record books, only Jimmie Johnson sits above Logano with four career wins. 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. Logano also has one runner-up and three fourth-place finishes to go with his trio of wins. 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. Fans I have talked to at the track dont seem overly concerned about whether the boot is part of the track for NASCAR. WebHes doing great from the recovery perspective, Dombrowski said, via ESPN. Any tips for the Indy race this weekend? Access to easy-to-read digital editions of weekly issues. https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Morning-Buzz/2022/03/21/motorsports-crowds.aspx. As the Daytona 500 inches forward, NASCAR fans can rejoice in the fact that there will be no crowd restrictions in 2022. It sold out all 38,000 seats at Nashville, where it added temporary seating to its 25,000 permanent grandstands. There is free water over in lot 10 - youll just need some jugs to get it back to your camper. 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. Superspeedways like Daytona notoriously level the playing field for the entire entry list more than a traditional-type course like Las Vegas, but theres still arguably more competition at every track than ever before. No. Be the first one to comment on this story. View full match commentary including video highlights, news, team line-ups, player ratings, stats and more. Your login session has expired. The reduced number is due to some seats in the lower area of the stadium being blocked off for safety measures. 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? 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%). Sign up for the FOX Sports NASCAR Newsletter with Bob Pockrass! Loganos previous NASCAR victory came at NASCARs latest experiment: putting dirt on Bristol Motor Speedway for a regular-season event. 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Because it was unique. 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. 13 of 64 It was "like a short-track race at a superspeedway." Kennedy is the son of NASCAR co-owner Lesa France Kennedy, and revamping the schedule has been his baby. 5:07 p.m.: Chastain and Truex have made pit stops. Atlanta Motor Speedway and Bristol Motor Speedway both confirmed their biggest spring crowds since 2014 and 2017, respectively. https://t.co/1q6T8SL1Zv, Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) January 13, 2022. In fact, seven of the top 10 drivers in the championship standing have walked the Earth for 29 years or fewer. Steve ODonnell, NASCAR's executive vice president and chief racing development officer, declined to offer the exact price tag for the event. There are plenty of short tracks though maybe not quarter-mile tracks that NASCAR could have raced. 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. According to the track president, there will be no capacity limits in terms of the seating arrangement. 10 in a row! The other? People wonder why Nascar is dying. Tickets: $10-$230 for weekend pass, $10-$165 for Pennzoil 400; lvms.com, ticketmaster.com, 800-644-4444. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Leaders Group. His tweet read: This is great news for fans, who were unable to throng en masse for the Daytona 500 last year. The race was sold out, preceded by a buzz-machine Busch Light Clash held inside the L.A. Bush picked up a victory in the second race of the year, February 26 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, after narrowly missing at the Daytona 500. Executives believe they see signs of that happening. "An incredible day for the sport," NASCAR Senior Vice President Ben Kennedy said. NASCAR lost about $170 Even Hamlins own teammates will try and get in on the action, and the likes of Team Penske and Stewart-Haas wont be far behind. Of course, the COVID-19 virus is still lingering around like a stubborn blemish that refuses to go away. Our ten year old started asking to go to a race last year. NASCAR and its marks are trademarks of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC. He graduated with a PG Diploma in Journalism from the 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 It would be stupid to mess with something just to make a change, so if NASCAR wants to use the boot, it needs to be sure it would significantly improve the product. 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Because the drivers bought in to an extra trip on their schedule, with the idea to grow their brands as well as the sport. F1 noted that its key measure of primary revenue rose 14% Some of NASCARs initiatives have been quite visible, such as the hiring of NFL star and NASCAR fan Alvin Kamara to promote the sport. Liberty added: These costs increased in the full year primarily driven by higher freight costs with three more events held outside of Europe and underlying inflation on freight costs, increased Paddock Club costs associated with higher hospitality attendance and servicing eight additional Paddock Club events compared to the prior year, as well as higher commissions and partner servicing costs associated with increased Primary F1 revenue streams and higher F2 and F3 related costs. Regarding the results Liberty Media noted: Race promotion revenue grew due to higher fees generated from the mix of events held, with three additional races held outside of Europe compared to 2021 and the return of capacity crowds, whereas limitations on fan attendance in 2021 led to one-time changes in the contractual terms of a limited number of races held. Hamlin, Jones, Almirola and Truex next up. At its tracks this year, its database shows that 30% of attendees are new, and new Daytona 500 Weekend Schedule Released Find Out the Practice, Qualifying and And if it gets universal or as universal as possible approval that it could improve the show, then go for it. What preseason predictions and concerns did we correctly see coming and on which ones did we totally whiff worse than Kyle Busch at Darlington? Ask all of them here! "Really cool," he said. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. Copyright 2023 NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. When NASCAR rolled out the Next Gen car that debuted this season, they promised a super-durable, one-size-fits-all-tracks machine that could take a licking and keep on racing. More than two decades of archival stories, profiles, research and data. Cup races have seen increased attendance this year and some events have had their largest crowds in at least five years, officials from NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports tell NBC Sports. So Race Electronics are not available at the track anymore? The Busch brothers own one win apiece, as do Denny Hamlin and 31-year-old "old man" Joey Logano. WebThe 10 teams shared total payments of $1.157bn between them in 2022, compared with $1.068bn the previous year. Returning fan? You saw it in the drivers, the industry, saw it with a lot of folks in the media. UK MPs express "grave concerns" over FIA and F1 role in "sportswashing", M-Sport hopes Ford's Red Bull F1 partnership can strengthen WRC team, M-Sport hopes Ford's Red Bull F1 partnership can strengthen WRC team One of the big questions is what could have happened had Kurt Busch gotten to the rear bumper of the No. That's just wild.". As the Daytona 500 inches forward, NASCAR fans can rejoice in the fact that there will be no crowd restrictions in 2022. Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been approved for attendance of 135,000 in the grandstands for the Indianapolis 500 on May 30, a little more than half of its 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. "It is fun to be a part of. He loved it, we got there early to see the cup cars run their qualifying laps. More than half of the drivers in the field each week are twenty-somethings, simply the latest bar on a graph that has trended younger for the last half-decade. And who could guarantee that the four-inch layer of asphalt wouldn't come apart after curing for just a few weeks prior to the 150-lap event? "Us old veterans, we make our mistakes too. Obviously, the track authorities will try everything in their power to ensure a safe environment for all. Aside from single race tickets that are rather straight forward, what are the other options for race day? "We are looking at the highest attendance we've had in four or five years, we're actually above where we were in 2019," said Cooper. was $7.1 million for its two weekends, compared to $6.7 million in 2019 and $8.4 million in 2018. NASCAR 101: A thread for new fans, returning fans, and even current fans to ask any questions they've always wanted to ask. He joined FOX Sports in 2019 following stints at ESPN, Sporting News, NASCAR Scene magazine and The (Daytona Beach) News-Journal. And while social media had its share of criticism, the crowd roared several times during the five-hour event and not just during the concerts. Despite those challenges, NASCAR pulled off as solid of an event as it could. "The health and relevance of the sport, in general, is trending positively," NASCAR Chief Marketing Officer Pete Jung said. But people just think it's worth it nowadays.". Overall, the sport is up in comparison to 2019 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. Bob Pockrass shares his thoughts on why the The Clash at the Coliseum exceeded expectations. 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. The Speedways capacity has twice been The reduced number is due to some seats in 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. Also Checkout : Nascar Daytona 500 Results, Be the first one to comment on this story. Hes been the fastest driver in the Cup series through two races. Daytona track president said yesterday no capacity limits the protocols will be same as they were in August must wear a mask if indoors. After the race at the LA Coliseum, there is the official season-opening race, the iconic Daytona 500. 2023 Leaders Group. Churchill Downs has been home to some of the most incredible moments in sports history. NASCAR is taking a big gamble with the Clash at LA Coliseum, a wager worth well over $1million. The Busch Light Clash typically kicks off NASCAR's season at Daytona International Speedway. With most of the tracks now owned by privately held companies, there is much less data in the public domain when it comes to attendance and the sports economic health. The 32-year-old Team Penske driver won for the third time in Las Vegas during the tracks most recent race in last October as part of the Cup Series playoffs. 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. The 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season is steadily approaching. 24. Why did it work? I'm curious if Dover has the same? Ben Kennedy and the guys at NASCAR, if this didnt work, it was going to be ugly.". While the kids (and Logano at Darlington) think it's worth the risk to win races, Hamlin and his fellow closer-to-retirement racers are taking a much longer-term risk by stepping into team ownership. Tennis, NFL, and eSports. Others "said it was Formula 1s fault." WebThe 10 teams shared total payments of $1.157bn between them in 2022, compared with $1.068bn the previous year. He is one of only two multi-race winners. Brandon Jones, driver of the No. 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. Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) president and CEO Geoff Cooper is pleased with attendance at this year's National Ethanol Conference in Orlando. NASCAR is no longer the biggest game in town; local attendance figures are one measure of its declining presence. NASCARs research through its fan council indicates that those who are 18-to-34 are more enthused about the new owners in the sport this year. Dhruv George is a senior Motorsports author for EssentiallySports, having Already a subscriber? 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly, Susie Wolff appointed managing director of F1 Academy, Tost: No foundation to AlphaTauri F1 team sale rumours. But the Durango High graduate is entering a new phase of his career in 2023. Hes also starting to think about doing a weekend trip to Charlotte. "A lot of us in the industry forgot that we're in a pretty cool sport," NASCAR Executive Vice President Steve ODonnell said. Have questions? A bad week or the dark horse from F1 testing? While NASCAR wont talk about its financials, it is talking about seeing attendance shift to a younger fan base, a pivotal and key element to any potential growth. Michael Dunlop announces Isle of Man TT 2023 plans, Michael Dunlop announces Isle of Man TT 2023 plans NASCAR Cup Series at Fontana results: Kyle Larson drives into Victory Lane for the first time in 2022 Larson's win in California is his first of the season after 10 wins and a championship in 2021 Coliseum and the type of venue in general, too," Kennedy said. NASCAR is no longer the biggest game in town; local attendance figures are one measure of its declining presence. All rights reserved. 39 of 62. Its recent financial report indicates that the move created a boost. Are there certain opportunities to meet drivers that I should know about? All rights reserved.The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Leaders Group. FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) March 27, 2022. LVSportsBiz.com is proud to turn five years old in June 2022 and we are proud of our sports-business journalism, content and photos that more than 1 million NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch, left, races during the South Point 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup auto race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. And so he thought bold, and this was his boldest idea yet. Thats a near-unprecedented number of different winners over the course of one calendar year. 7 coldsprunk Ferrari 4 mo. NASCAR's preseason event had gotten stale as a reward for select drivers for a solid previous season or earning a pole the previous year. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the annual season-opening Daytona 500 on February 19, becoming the 20th driver since the start of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season to capture a checkered flag. Several in the industry, as well as many hard-core fans, shook their heads at this plan. Joey Logano might not be a Southern Nevada product, but he sure seems at home at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Hamlin's Team 23XI (co-owned by Michael Jordan) started the 2021 season without a finished race shop but still won in the fall with Bubba Wallace. Question for the people on the sub who tend to know what makes good racing: How do you expect the new cars to race on Dover? This is such a huge step in our industry.".