The iconic race is the curtain raiser for the NASCAR Cup Series after the first race of the year at the L.A. But the Watkins Glen race is already solid, and there definitely is a feeling of its not broke, dont fix it. Welcome to this month's NASCAR 101 and Track Attendance Questions Thread! Any info would be great! Copyright 2023 NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. 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. NASCAR lost about $170 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" If anyone is interested let me know !!! Returning fan? Any idea when we can enter and whether we can bring backpacks? I am embarrassingly naive regarding what a race day looks like for a fan. In past years, it might have been easy to narrow the potential list of Las Vegas winners down to five or six drivers, but thats no longer the case. It was the perfect length, any longer he would have been over it. "I don't lose sleep over anything, really other than just my kids waking up too early or something like that." NASCAR is taking a big gamble with the Clash at LA Coliseum, a wager worth well over $1million. F1 noted that its key measure of primary revenue rose 14% Regardless, theres "no way to put a positive spin on the dire lack of people who deemed the series and its open-wheel product as being worthy of their presence" (RACER.com, 3/20). FIFA World Cup - Best Goals from Every Angle, Draw for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, Joey Logano holds off Kyle Busch in the last five laps to win The Clash at the Coliseum. Because NASCAR team owners realized that sponsors actually wanted to be part of this event instead of dismissing it. 3:49 p.m. NASCAR's race at COTA in 2021 was a washout that ended early due to inclement weather. Despite those challenges, NASCAR pulled off as solid of an event as it could. Follow your favorite team and driver's progress with daily updates One of the big questions is what could have happened had Kurt Busch gotten to the rear bumper of the No. As per a tweet by Bob Pockrass, the president of the Daytona International Speedway has confirmed the news. But attendance at race tracks and television ratings have not backed up that theory. People wonder why Nascar is dying. The first starts Friday, March 3, with the Victorias Voice Foundation 200 Truck Series event, and ends Sunday, March 5, with the Pennzoil 400 Cup Series race. Loganos previous NASCAR victory came at NASCARs latest experiment: putting dirt on Bristol Motor Speedway for a regular-season event. Coliseum and the type of venue in general, too," Kennedy said. Your login session has expired. 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. In the first-ever NASCAR race at the L.A. Tickets: $10-$230 for weekend pass, $10-$165 for Pennzoil 400; lvms.com, ticketmaster.com, 800-644-4444. authored nearly 12000 articles spanning different sports like F1, NASCAR, He, however, did have this to say: He also made sure to point out that future races could be run at tracks paying homage to NASCAR's roots, saying: Though the official numbers are not yet known, NASCAR indicated nearly 70% of people purchasing tickets to the event are new to the sport. William Byron won the race for Hendrick Motorsports (AP, 3/20). 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? The Busch brothers own one win apiece, as do Denny Hamlin and 31-year-old "old man" Joey Logano. A sport that sometimes needs a swift kick in the butt to make changes decided to make a huge, huge change. The 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season is steadily approaching. 5:07 p.m.: Chastain and Truex have made pit stops. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Hell once again be driving a Pennzoil-branded car this season, and he just might be the man to beat in the Pennzoil 400. The key factors behind F1s Premier League-style managerial revolving door, The tangible steps Alpine has taken to meeting its humble F1 2023 targets, The tangible steps Alpine has taken to meeting its humble F1 2023 targets 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. 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. Evaluating NASCARs business operations and economic health became more difficult the past couple of years. They also have have their pre race pass as a cheaper option not sure what it includes. The 30-year-old graduate from the University of Florida who dabbled as a racer in NASCARs development series has been charged with generating interest in a sport that has faced headwinds over the past decade. Looking into attending Kansas this September. 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. Its the race every driver dreams of winning, such is the Follow your favorite team and driver's progress with daily updates The Speedways capacity has twice been Coliseum, all while new sponsors were popping up all over the garage, and the celebrity guest list for the Great American Race looked like it had been stolen from the MTV VMAs red carpet. WebThe 2022 NASCAR Cup Series race schedule from NASCAR.com has race dates, times and TV and radio broadcast details plus ticket information. The infield was "packed, while the massive grandstands were dotted with a smattering of empty seats." That new car has provided teams with fewer resources a better chance to compete against goliaths of the sport like Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet), Team Penske (Ford) and Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota). Bob Pockrass shares his thoughts on why the The Clash at the Coliseum exceeded expectations. 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). A report from Fox News is expecting a full house at the Daytona International Speedway for the race on February 20. The Ignition Garage pass includes the pre race pass. Bring on the more weird stuff.". "Of all the Clashes, this is probably the biggest Clash win you can imagine," Logano said after his victory. Every William Byron fan today: pic.twitter.com/GgjXkVZHGv, The NASCAR Hall of Famer laughs. Several in the industry, as well as many hard-core fans, shook their heads at this plan. We decided to take him to the Xfinity race in Richmond a few weeks ago to see if he would like it. "This was an amazing event," he said. However, the increase in revenue came in tandem with an increase in costs from $421m to $593m across various areas, including a substantial sum already committed by F1 to this years inaugural Las Vegas GP, which it is promoting. Thats what it says for Dover. For its camping sales, 41% of campers are new fans, compared with 27% in 2019. LOS ANGELES Sorry, Daytona International Speedway, but the preseason Clash probably should never return to NASCARs most iconic venue. The RV parking spots are also booked up at the Daytona International Speedway. James Gilbert | Getty Images. 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 Hendrick Motorsports has finished 1-2 in 48 races. Todays race will help the NASCAR Cup Series set the field for the Playoffs, as only one race will remain in the regular season following the road course battle in New York. 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. 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. This is such a huge step in our industry.". Got a quick question about the water at Dover for RVs. But they're just more aggressive in thinking that, 'Hey, the risk is worth the reward because the reward is winning. Chase Briscoe, driver of the No. was $7.1 million for its two weekends, compared to $6.7 million in 2019 and $8.4 million in 2018. We figured it would be less crowded, shorter and not a financial investment (50 bucks total) if he hated it. "I don't know if that will continue as the races and years go by with this car, but right now it's crazy.". Petty, a retired Cup Series driver and an NBC Sports NASCAR analyst, will lead more than 125 motorcyclists on a seven-day, 1,500-mile ride, a journey that raises funds for Victory Junction Gang Camp, a camp for children with chronic illnesses. Just thinking if I take them to a shorter race, it'll make them hungry for more. ), 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. 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. WebThe 10 teams shared total payments of $1.157bn between them in 2022, compared with $1.068bn the previous year. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. This is There is free water over in lot 10 - youll just need some jugs to get it back to your camper. Busch parted ways with Joe Gibbs Racing after 15 years following last season. To be precise, all spectators have to wear a mask if indoors. WebBrowse through 2022 NASCAR Cup Atlanta results, statistics, rankings and championship standings. 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. In an attempt at reaching a new audience, however, this year's race will be on a temporary 1/4-mile asphalt track. Bring them on. As the Daytona 500 inches forward, NASCAR fans can rejoice in the fact that there will be no crowd restrictions in 2022. Has Alonso made the right choice gambling on Aston Martin F1? So Race Electronics are not available at the track anymore? Gragson never seems intimidated, even with this years major step up to the big show. NASCAR doesn't release attendance numbers, but series track execs say that in-person crowds are also up by double-digits over 2021. We have hot passes with McLeods team. 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. After the race at the LA Coliseum, there is the official season-opening race, the iconic Daytona The increasing interest in the sport was reflected in a claimed overall fan attendance of 5.7 million, which represents a rise of 36% since 2019, the last season not impacted by COVID restrictions prior to 2022. What we learned on the final day of F1 testing in Bahrain. Kansas has the Ignition Garage pass. The Great American race could probably see one of the greatest boxers of its generation make a mark on it. 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. "It was a huge chance. July 10, 2022 Bryan Gable Sunday marked the second NASCAR Cup Series race at the recently redesigned Atlanta Motor Speedway. 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). If theres no shifting, might as well be an automatic. Here are four reasons why the Pennzoil 400 will be worth watching when the drivers start their engines at 12:30 p.m. Sunday. He graduated with a PG Diploma in Journalism from the Looking for more NASCAR content? 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. Create an entry and league now for the 2023 season, Learn more about the latest eNASCAR event schedule, Go to BetCenter for the latest NASCAR odds, news and analysis, Two JGR crew members suspended following Cup race at Auto Club, From the Jockey Club to the Busch brothers, Las Vegas is part of NASCAR history, NASCAR set to debut new rules package for short tracks, road courses, Garage 56 projects Le Mans invite official; team will compete using No. "Youve got young talent that is starting to build fandom. Joey Logano might not be a Southern Nevada product, but he sure seems at home at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Of course, the COVID-19 virus is still lingering around like a stubborn blemish that refuses to go away. As per a tweet by Bob Pockrass, the president The NASCAR Cup Series early season swing through the West continues Sunday with a 400-mile race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. NASCARs most famous race takes place today as the Daytona 500 opens the 2022 Cup Series season. According to the track president, there will be no capacity limits in terms of the seating arrangement. ago Think I paid ~$400 for a 3-day pass at turn 9 this year. NASCAR 101: A thread for new fans, returning fans, and even current fans to ask any questions they've always wanted to ask. 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. NASCAR is hitting its annual All-Star break (yes, I realize there's not an actual break, and there won't be one for another month, but Sunday is the All-Star Race, so work with me here), and the Cup Series season now has 13 of the 26 regular-season events in the books. With average race day attendance 88,555. The Speedways capacity has twice been downsized, from a high of 140,000 seats to its current total of 80,000. In 1967, when Richard Petty had the greatest season ever (27 wins! Thanks. With the new variant plaguing the world, there are concerns about Daytona International Speedways attendance. Overall, the sport is up in comparison to 2019 The 10 teams shared total payments of $1.157bn between them in 2022, compared with $1.068bn the previous year. Aside from single race tickets that are rather straight forward, what are the other options for race day? Has Alonso chosen the right team? Please logout and login again. WebFind FC Ingolstadt 04 vs Rostock result on Yahoo Sports. Obviously, the track authorities will try everything in their power to ensure a safe environment for all. "This event delivered. At its tracks this year, its database shows that 30% of attendees are new, and new Bob Pockrass has spent decades covering motorsports, including the past 30 Daytona 500s. Why? This weekends sellout underscores the attendance success NASCAR is experiencing across the board in 2022. This story originally appeared in Las VegasWeekly. These days aren't exactly like those, but they are a heckuva lot closer than anyone could have possibly believed. In the Las Vegas record books, only Jimmie Johnson sits above Logano with four career wins. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Leaders Group. 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. Definitely trying to bat the Sonoma heat. 13 of 64 WebThe 10 teams shared total payments of $1.157bn between them in 2022, compared with $1.068bn the previous year. NASCAR sees positive trends in attendance By Adam Stern 5.9.2022 The season opened with a sellout of the 101,000-seat grandstand at Daytona. NASCAR (@NASCAR) April 3, 2022 5:09 p.m.: Bell is back in the lead with 50 laps to go. Now the old dudes are increasingly outnumbered. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic still raging with the highly contagious Omicron variant, reports indicate the grandstands are sold out. I'll be there 3 this weekend and have another person coming, so I'm not sure if we'll make it on water. NASCAR and its marks are trademarks of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC. A bad week or the dark horse from F1 testing? WebThe 10 teams shared total payments of $1.157bn between them in 2022, compared with $1.068bn the previous year. 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. WebHes doing great from the recovery perspective, Dombrowski said, via ESPN. Anyone have any info on the Ally Hospitality seats at Sonoma? Bob Pockrass has spent decades covering motorsports, including the past 30 Daytona 500s. Among them will be defending champion Kyle Larson leading the Hendrick Motorsports charge. Grala has one prior start in the prestigious race. Coliseum. The fiery Busch is cherishing the opportunity to prove his naysayers wrong and would love for it to continue in his hometown. 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. Professional sports have overtaken Las Vegas in recent years, with more events and local teams coming to town than most can reasonably follow. All rights reserved. Because the drivers bought in to an extra trip on their schedule, with the idea to grow their brands as well as the sport. And for the sixth consecutive time, the speedway will host a pair of NASCAR weekends during the 2023 season. Other F1 revenue for the full year also benefited from the ability to undertake a greater scope of activities than was possible in the pandemic-affected first half of 2021.. 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