Until then, there always will be that disconnect.ģ Ed ‘The Ace’ McCulloch, one of the most widely respected people in drag racing, has called it a career after 23 years behind the wheel and another 16 as a crew chief. The sanctioning body needs to come up with a way in which fans can interact with drivers, much like NHRA. Not every track has a Neon Garage where fans can look in through windows in the garage area, as they do in Las Vegas. NASCAR has deemed itself fan-friendly, but that’s not quite true with a fence between the drivers and the ones paying the billsand the drivers. Kansas will endure the same problem all tracks with two dates face in trying to move added inventory. Attendance wasn’t the issue in granting Kansas a second date at Auto Club Speedway’s expense, it was a casino. It’s all about brand identity, and really is a good rule.Ī sellout at the second Kansas race. Brad Keselowski won the title in 2010, but under the new rules will compete only for the Cup title in 2011. It’s a safety issue that also will test teams’ ingenuity.Ī defending Nationwide champion. It’s new in the Cup and Nationwide series this year and has crew chiefs scrambling to continue 12- and 13-second pit stops a man down. It probably won’t hit home until late in the season, when the Chase starts at Chicagoland, which was awarded Fontana’s Chase race.Ī catch-can man. Here’s what you will not see this NASCAR season:Ī second race at Auto Club Speedway. The twin qualifying races are in a week, and the season-opening race is 10 days away. “My son’s favorite truck is Brutus,” Paukin said, “but he does tell me I’m second.”Ģ Wasn’t it just three months ago when the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season ended in Homestead, Fla.? Isn’t it just two days from the first event of the 2011 season at Daytona?īelieve it or not, the Bud Shootout is set for Saturday, followed Sunday by qualifying for the Daytona 500. That’s what makes him a popular driver, although he does finish second in his own home. His reaction to his own words was immediate and, according to those in the sport, very much within his character. Two years ago after winning in San Antonio, Paukin used a phrase that was mild in comparison to what other pro athletes sometimes mutter after a game, but still not family friendly. I had a Facebook message from a fan who said his young son had a great time, and that meant a lot to me, since I have a five-year-old son.” “I feel as though I’m performing for that five-year-old fan,” said Charlie Paukin, who’ll drive Grave Digger in Anaheim and next Saturday at Dodger Stadium. More often than not, there are at least two generations of fans in attendance. Unlike the Supercross events at the stadium – which can, and do, get rowdy – Monster Trucks promote an atmosphere wherein which all members of the family can enjoy the action. The ticket for the small fan is $10, but promoter Feld Motorsports more than makes up for it by moving loads of merchandise, even in this economy įamily fun. Of the 45,000 expected to attend, nearly half will be children under 12. Unlike NASCAR and other motorsports disciplines searching for future generations of fans, Monster Trucks seem to have a built-in future. Despite it being an outdoor venue, the dozen or so trucks with horsepower ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 allows one to actually feel the event, much like drag racing Overall, I had such a great time, I enjoyed the baseball game, and I'm adamant on making a return trip.1 First-time fans attending a Monster Truck event, such as the one at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Saturday, will leave with at least three impressions: Although it was my first visit, I've noticed that Angels fans are civilized and pleasing, making the baseball game a fun and pleasant experience, unlike the ghetto, inconsiderate Dodger fans at their stadium. I like the pyrotechnics display happening when the Angels took the field for the first time, when they hit home runs, and when they win games. I didn't get to try their food, as I had already eaten before I got to the stadium I only had a soda in a souvenir cup. I do like the cascade display going on by center field, making Angel Stadium's ambiance pleasant. I was lucky enough to score a seat at the upper level almost behind home plate, and got to admire the background views of the hills, as well as the 57 freeway and Honda Center. Yes, I finally got the chance to visit Angel Stadium, and personally, I've had a much better baseball experience than Dodger Stadium. most of my life, and even though I'm a San Diego Padres fan who has also visited Dodger Stadium, I've never set foot in Angel Stadium.until two weeks ago on Armed Forces Day.
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