When I think of NASCAR these days, I think of a floundering organization that 10 years ago was calling itself the new addition to the "major sport" category.
NASCAR attendance, viewership and interest has been plummeting in recent years.
(I think some of it can be traced back to their decision to break with ESPN in order to chase more money at other networks. But there are other reasons).
Anyway, NASCAR has been desperately trying to regain a seat at the table of national interest.
All of the other major sports leagues are suspending operations. I don't need to list them.
But guess which "sports league" is going to go on with the show this weekend? NASCAR. They're going to race in Atlanta this weekend, without fans.
I haven't read any of the reports or statements from NASCAR, but to me, this looks like a desperate attempt to try to win back some market share by simply, and literally, being "the only game in town."
Shameful or smart? I'm not sure. But there's no question they've been desperate.
NASCAR attendance, viewership and interest has been plummeting in recent years.
(I think some of it can be traced back to their decision to break with ESPN in order to chase more money at other networks. But there are other reasons).
Anyway, NASCAR has been desperately trying to regain a seat at the table of national interest.
All of the other major sports leagues are suspending operations. I don't need to list them.
But guess which "sports league" is going to go on with the show this weekend? NASCAR. They're going to race in Atlanta this weekend, without fans.
I haven't read any of the reports or statements from NASCAR, but to me, this looks like a desperate attempt to try to win back some market share by simply, and literally, being "the only game in town."
Shameful or smart? I'm not sure. But there's no question they've been desperate.
