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20 years ago today Dale Earnhardt was killed. NASCAR never recovered.
Posted on 2/18/21 at 9:35 am
Posted on 2/18/21 at 9:35 am
Maybe the worst day in sports history.
NASCAR has been slowly dying since about 2006.
They left what built NASCAR the southeast.
No true superstars any more.
In the early to mid 90's Earnhardt made up some years 70% of merchandise sales the other 40 plus drivers only 30%.
NASCAR has been slowly dying since about 2006.
They left what built NASCAR the southeast.
No true superstars any more.
In the early to mid 90's Earnhardt made up some years 70% of merchandise sales the other 40 plus drivers only 30%.
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Posted on 2/18/21 at 9:37 am to GulfCoastOutlaw
NASCAR basically put on a clinic for how to lose a fanbase from 2005-2015.
Posted on 2/18/21 at 9:38 am to GulfCoastOutlaw
Posted on 2/18/21 at 9:39 am to GulfCoastOutlaw
It's one of those interesting what ifs if he had survived.
At a later race Jeff Gordon was involved in a similar crash and how things could have turned out if Gordon had been the one that passed away.
At a later race Jeff Gordon was involved in a similar crash and how things could have turned out if Gordon had been the one that passed away.
Posted on 2/18/21 at 9:41 am to GulfCoastOutlaw
What SEC school did he attend?
Posted on 2/18/21 at 9:41 am to GulfCoastOutlaw
Isn’t NASCAR racist now?
That’s what the news told me and I trust the news with all my heart.
That’s what the news told me and I trust the news with all my heart.
Posted on 2/18/21 at 9:42 am to GulfCoastOutlaw
Nascar is shitty racing..
Downvote away
Downvote away
Posted on 2/18/21 at 9:43 am to GulfCoastOutlaw
Wow, we’re old as shite.
Posted on 2/18/21 at 9:43 am to GulfCoastOutlaw
First off, wrong board.
Second, I'm a big NASCAR fan and went to my first race in the 1970's. Earnhardt was my guy and I wept after he passed. (I knew the moment he hit it (from the angle he took up into the wall) was a bad impact and that he was in trouble.)
Ironically, last year, even with COVID, it was one of the best Nascar seasons in history. Basically, they were the only sports game in town. After missing many weeks to the lock down, the sport had to get really creative to get all of the races in. I think they did a magnificent job. That parleyed them into this season.
For the first time in a very long time, this season has the potential for us to see something new and exciting. From racing on dirt a Bristol, to the Circuit of the Americas, double headers at Texas and Pocono, multiple road course, Darlington twice, etc, etc this sets up to be one of the most interesting NASCAR seasons in history.
Second, I'm a big NASCAR fan and went to my first race in the 1970's. Earnhardt was my guy and I wept after he passed. (I knew the moment he hit it (from the angle he took up into the wall) was a bad impact and that he was in trouble.)
Ironically, last year, even with COVID, it was one of the best Nascar seasons in history. Basically, they were the only sports game in town. After missing many weeks to the lock down, the sport had to get really creative to get all of the races in. I think they did a magnificent job. That parleyed them into this season.
For the first time in a very long time, this season has the potential for us to see something new and exciting. From racing on dirt a Bristol, to the Circuit of the Americas, double headers at Texas and Pocono, multiple road course, Darlington twice, etc, etc this sets up to be one of the most interesting NASCAR seasons in history.
Posted on 2/18/21 at 9:48 am to GulfCoastOutlaw
Wrong board, buttfricking retard.
Posted on 2/18/21 at 9:56 am to GulfCoastOutlaw
What was the point of posting about him going home to the Lord here BFR?
Posted on 2/18/21 at 10:09 am to GulfCoastOutlaw
NASCAR needs about 475 less laps per race. It's like everyone wants to see the first 5 minutes and the last 5 minutes and theres like 5 hours of filler in the middle that nobody wants to watch
Posted on 2/18/21 at 10:10 am to GulfCoastOutlaw
The heartbeat of Nascar was in the Carolinas and look at it now: no North Wilkesboro, no Rockingham and they screwed with Darlington for a time. Then you have the France family basically trying to disavow the very people who made their sport popular by banning Confederate regalia. And now your drivers are a bunch of Yankees with zero personality whatsoever. No wonder Southerners have turned it off.
Posted on 2/18/21 at 10:21 am to GulfCoastOutlaw
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20 years ago today Dale Earnhardt was killed. NASCAR never recovered.
Was definitely a "remember where I was" moment. I think it's obvious now that the people in charge would have killed the sport regardless but the good times would have lasted a little longer with him around.
This is only one problem of many, but who do they think the playoff format reeled in? Can you think of one person you know who wasn't into Nascar but all of a sudden became a fan because of the chase? Makes no sense at all. Even the NHRA has a "playoff" now and I've yet to talk to a single person who likes it. Who do these executives get these dumbass ideas from?
Posted on 2/18/21 at 10:32 am to GulfCoastOutlaw
Someone needs to show OP that we have other boards. We have an entire NASCAR thread on the More Sports Board. I think there would be a better response to this thread if it were on the correct board (More Sports Board).
This post was edited on 2/18/21 at 10:33 am
Posted on 2/18/21 at 10:59 am to GulfCoastOutlaw
If you've not seen it, you should watch the special The Day It goes through the whole incident from start to finish. A lot of it is from Michael Waltrip's point of view. But they interview Scharader, Mikey, DW and RC. It's a really good watch and will bring a tear to your eye.
Posted on 2/18/21 at 11:13 am to GulfCoastOutlaw
Another thing that has not been mentioned in this thread. The safety measures NASCAR implemented after Earnhardt's death have trickled down and outward to many other racing series. For example, head and neck restraints are required in every major racing series. Who knows how many lives these devices have saved? Also one that doesn't get a lot of recognition is the required standard replacement of driver restraints in the vehicle. Most folks don't remember the details, but one of Dale's lap belts failed in the crash causing him to hit the steering wheel. Nascar (and many other series) now requires these belts be replaced after so many races.
Posted on 2/18/21 at 11:21 am to GulfCoastOutlaw
Posted on 2/18/21 at 11:42 am to GulfCoastOutlaw
Might be time for another noose in a garage
Posted on 2/18/21 at 12:03 pm to GulfCoastOutlaw
The Day Nascar died! And it's my birthday so I am always reminded.
I was watching, saw the wreck and immediately stated saying check on Dale...'cause it looked bad. He was already gone.
I was watching, saw the wreck and immediately stated saying check on Dale...'cause it looked bad. He was already gone.
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