Nascar 2009

[Cincy'sMom]

Saw in the Sunday paper that some tracks are lowering the prices on tickets and some drivers are selling deals- One Auto Club track promo is a 148 dollar ticket-I wasn't paying attention to the commercial-where 48 dollars goes to a charity that the driver chose.

Interesting.

I have seen that at several track. MIS, Indy and Atlanta have advertised lower prices on tickets.

$148 for California? I think last year I paid $60, for the same basic seat that costs me $95 at MIS. Maybe it is a "premium" seat, or includes a pit pass?

[RICHARD]

I have seen that at several track. MIS, Indy and Atlanta have advertised lower prices on tickets.

$148 for California? I think last year I paid $60, for the same basic seat that costs me $95 at MIS. Maybe it is a "premium" seat, or includes a pit pass?

It is a package!

I was listening with half an ear. They are also selling some kind of soda co. sponsored seats at a discount. I think they are the first 5-10 rows in something called the "Pepsi Zone"?

LOL,

I just could look for the speedway site and get the facts straight?

http://www.autoclubspeedway.com/

[Moesha]

Well, Nashville Superspeedway hasn't given any discount on their season pass packages. They are $50 cheaper than last year, but that's because we lost the IRL race. They are saying that they will have some special announcement in February to make the deal sweeter, but I'm not holding my breath. I really like the track and that it is so close to home, but I don't forsee me going to races this year.

[RICHARD]

Why does Jimmy Spencer look constipated?


Do I really have to start eating Kelloggs Corn Flakes?

[Moesha]

I really hope that Bill gets the pole tomorrow!

[Cincy'sMom]

Not a bad shoouout last night. I watched it from my friend's restaraunt in St. Louis, so I didn't have any volume, but it was so good to see the cars running again! And I think it was a good first outing for Tony...I think 3rd is a team record for Hass isn't it?

Poor Joey! Rough start! But when he went spinning I was never so glad for Tony not to be in the 20. And what about The Bif? Man that I couldn't keep away from the wrecks!

[smokey the elder]

I got to watching the race on Saturday (the shootout.) I don't really follow Nascar, but have to admit it was fascinating, with all the camera angles, etc. I liked how that one driver came out of the middle on the last lap to win. It really reminded me of a horse race, where the winner hangs out, then kicks it in!

Some of the cars are really decorated nicely. I do have one major beef with NASCAR, and that is the sponsorship by alcohol companies. I think that sends a horrid mixed message. Even though I am a nonsmoker, I found the tobacco sponsorships much less objectionable.

/soapbox.