[LSC9901]

Over the years NASCAR has gone through some pretty dramatic changes. Initially they were stock cars. That didn't take long at all to change. Since then there have been many other divisions to join NASCAR. What is the next major step for NASCAR or at least what would you like to see ? Feel free to let your imagination run wild with this one. How about Mini-Vans or maybe delivery trucks. Can you you just see Jeff driving a big Pepsi rig ????

[Souporscotty]

Mini vans with soccer mom drivers that have cell phones stuck to their ears.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Souporscotty

Mini vans with soccer mom drivers that have cell phones stuck to their ears.

I see qualifiers every day !!!

[Souporscotty]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

I see qualifiers every day !!!

Some day, I hope to mount automatic weapons on my car.

[PettyBlue]

I liked the semi trucks racing from a few years ago.Those guys toreup some nice tractors doing it but it was fun racing to watch.

[Bob Tanner]

Honestly I think it's gone about as far as it'll go, vehicle-wise. NASCAR now has a race car independent of any manufacturer, except for minor engine individuality's and a mfg. logo. What I'm wondering now is how NASCAR is going top handle future radical design changes in the various brands. For example, if all the makes represented in NASCAR go to a Scion look? You know, the model that looks like a four-wheeled toaster. Will NASCAR redesign the current race car, or will they keep what we have now for the foreseeable future?

Possibly the Law of Unintended Consequences might rise up and bite NASCAR in its design-controlling butt.

Another thing which may plague NASCAR in the foreseeable future is the way NASCAR manipulates the race finishes. With mysterious debris cautions, and spec cars, they are getting to a point where the people who believe in the whole thing actually think EVERY race must finish in a photo, or a near-photo finish. Will the fans be satisfied with this format, or will they raise the bar higher and demand even more exciting "finishes" orchestrated by NASCAR? In that sad eventuality, I shudder to think what may happen next.

One good thing I for see in NASCAR future is that, by the year 2020, they "might" telecast a race without the analyst explaining the difference between tight and loose. That will be definite progress!

Since NASCAR is so big on cultural diversity and wanting to appeal to the Latino market, maybe they'll start a new series featuring low riders?

To appeal to a younger demographic which actually knows something about engines and speed, they might start a series for the "rice rockets?" I, personally, don't see that as a total negative, just an irritant. However, as much as NASCAR has irritated its long time fans lately, that would be a minor irritant.

Dear friends, we do live in interesting times.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Bob Tanner

Honestly I think it's gone about as far as it'll go, vehicle-wise. NASCAR now has a race car independent of any manufacturer, except for minor engine individuality's and a mfg. logo. What I'm wondering now is how NASCAR is going top handle future radical design changes in the various brands. For example, if all the makes represented in NASCAR go to a Scion look? You know, the model that looks like a four-wheeled toaster. Will NASCAR redesign the current race car, or will they keep what we have now for the foreseeable future?

Possibly the Law of Unintended Consequences might rise up and bite NASCAR in its design-controlling butt.

Another thing which may plague NASCAR in the foreseeable future is the way NASCAR manipulates the race finishes. With mysterious debris cautions, and spec cars, they are getting to a point where the people who believe in the whole thing actually think EVERY race must finish in a photo, or a near-photo finish. Will the fans be satisfied with this format, or will they raise the bar higher and demand even more exciting "finishes" orchestrated by NASCAR? In that sad eventuality, I shudder to think what may happen next.

One good thing I for see in NASCAR future is that, by the year 2020, they "might" telecast a race without the analyst explaining the difference between tight and loose. That will be definite progress!

Since NASCAR is so big on cultural diversity and wanting to appeal to the Latino market, maybe they'll start a new series featuring low riders?

To appeal to a younger demographic which actually knows something about engines and speed, they might start a series for the "rice rockets?" I, personally, don't see that as a total negative, just an irritant. However, as much as NASCAR has irritated its long time fans lately, that would be a minor irritant.

Dear friends, we do live in interesting times.

Very simply put Bob, it is called reality TV. Make it exciting ..... but scripted.

[Mike24]

NASCAR should design a stockcar that looks like a tank, and race it. It would be quite interesting.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Mike24

NASCAR should design a stockcar that looks like a tank, and race it. It would be quite interesting.

They did Mike ... It's called the COT !!!!!

[Mike24]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

They did Mike ... It's called the COT !!!!!

Really? I didn't know a tank had a wing and a splitter on it.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Mike24

Really? I didn't know a tank had a wing and a splitter on it.

You learn something new every day.

[clutch]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

Over the years NASCAR has gone through some pretty dramatic changes. Initially they were stock cars. That didn't take long at all to change. Since then there have been many other divisions to join NASCAR. What is the next major step for NASCAR or at least what would you like to see ? Feel free to let your imagination run wild with this one. How about Mini-Vans or maybe delivery trucks. Can you you just see Jeff driving a big Pepsi rig ????

I see them moving the Awards dinner to New Zealand along with the Daytona and Talladega races

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by clutch

I see them moving the Awards dinner to New Zealand along with the Daytona and Talladega races

Laugh if you want but I'm sure at some point in time they will look at international tracks for some races.

[Hassan]

I wish to see suv's runnin in dirt oval tracks

[oncea3fan]

you the sponors would love that mini van deal, just look at all the space to fill up on the side of a mini van with thier logo.

I think it would be interesting to say the least.