Despite a wild, exciting race at Bristol last weekend, some fans online were complaining about what looked to be less than half-full grandstands at the massive race track. When asked why a sellout at the track negatively impacted their enjoyment of a race they were watching from home, here were their responses:
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Beau Sherwood |
“Any time we see empty stands, I have to listen to my husband’s monologue about how Nascar died with Dale (Earnhardt) Sr.” —Talia Harris, 42 (teacher)
“I stopped going to races due to traffic in 2005, and I don’t feel like being reminded that I can go back now” —Kris Wilmot, 51 (bartender)
“Duh—because I only got into Nascar because it was popular in the late-90’s” —Josh Hussey, 38 (HVAC technician)
“I use Nascar to perfect my whining so I’ll be ready once the NFL season restarts in the fall” —Kobi Brown, 24 (retail manager)
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Ali Love |
“When I go to a race, everyone wants to sit right next to ME, so why should Bristol fans have it any better?” —Ali Love, 22 (fashion model)
“It’s all about in-person impressions for sponsors. And as an owner of 10 shares of Mahindra stock, I think they owe me” —Ty Spangler, 62 (dispatcher)
“I’m a Matt DiBenedetto fan—we complain about everything” —Aric Chambers, 48 (locksmith)
“What should I do—simply compliment Nascar on an exciting race?” —Michelle Bullock, 66 (retired)
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Raymon Walker |
“I just don’t like Nascar anymore, but I can’t find any other sport to like. You can see the bind I’m in” —M.J. Cooley, 43 (electrical engineer)
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