[vincesanity82]

To grow, NASCAR has to gain a foothold in new markets. Recent attempts to build tracks in New York and Seattle failed. "NASCAR has been obsessed with New York for 20 years," Mark Yost said. "It's almost like they don't feel they've grown up, like they're not one of the major sports, unless they're in New York. They've had plan after plan fail in New York." Yost thinks there's no need for insecurity, noting NASCAR's annual awards banquet is in the city, and recent parades around Times Square by drivers in their race cars have drawn enthusiastic crowds and coverage on national morning television. "NASCAR has cleared that Manhattan hurdle," Yost said. "It's cool in certain precincts. I mean, (drivers) Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon live there." -- Indy Star

Once unstoppable, NASCAR is finally slowing down | IndyStar.com

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

To grow, NASCAR has to gain a foothold in new markets. Recent attempts to build tracks in New York and Seattle failed. "NASCAR has been obsessed with New York for 20 years," Mark Yost said. "It's almost like they don't feel they've grown up, like they're not one of the major sports, unless they're in New York. They've had plan after plan fail in New York." Yost thinks there's no need for insecurity, noting NASCAR's annual awards banquet is in the city, and recent parades around Times Square by drivers in their race cars have drawn enthusiastic crowds and coverage on national morning television. "NASCAR has cleared that Manhattan hurdle," Yost said. "It's cool in certain precincts. I mean, (drivers) Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon live there." -- Indy Star

Once unstoppable, NASCAR is finally slowing down | IndyStar.com

No effin comment

[simple simon]

well i think a race in NY near the city would be huge ..... bet they could sell well over 100,000 tickets

[BringBackWilkesboro]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

Once unstoppable, NASCAR is finally slowing down | IndyStar.com

That's not at all suprising to me. Brian France has become so obsessed with making NASCAR hip that he failed to realize that the audience he was aiming for still doesn't understand the concept of our sport and still aren't interested.

And I have no business commenting on NYC.

[simple simon]

i dont really see what the hold up is ....... seems most think NASCAR is now all about the $$$$ and NY is where it's at

[EmpireWF]

I must admit if NASCAR came up here for a big race, I may have some interest in it. As it is now, IMO, it's still a southern sport. And there is a certain stigma to it.

[BringBackWilkesboro]

Originally Posted by EmpireWF

I must admit if NASCAR came up here for a big race, I may have some interest in it. As it is now, IMO, it's still a southern sport. And there is a certain stigma to it.

If NASCAR were still a southern sport, where's the southern 500? That would fit right in with a southern sport.

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by EmpireWF

I must admit if NASCAR came up here for a big race, I may have some interest in it. As it is now, IMO, it's still a southern sport. And there is a certain stigma to it.

but its in Dover DE and Loudon NH ?

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by simple simon

but its in Dover DE and Loudon NH ?

Watkins Glen !!!

[BringBackWilkesboro]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

Watkins Glen !!!

Fricken California! And I don't mean Riverside or the Big O.

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

Watkins Glen !!!

i named some off the top of my head ..... im forgetful

[tkj24]

Nascar used to be a southern sport. Not anymore.

[jks812]

Originally Posted by EmpireWF

I must admit if NASCAR came up here for a big race, I may have some interest in it. As it is now, IMO, it's still a southern sport. And there is a certain stigma to it.

It hasn't been a "southern" sport for awhile now. Besides, even if it came to NYC, it'd still be the same as it is now. So even in NYC wouldn't it still have the same stigma that it has now?

[vincesanity82]

so does anyone think new york will have a track built anytime soon..

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

so does anyone think new york will have a track built anytime soon..

NY city ... no !