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<blockquote data-quote="raceanoncr" data-source="post: 223680" data-attributes="member: 6408"><p>Yeah, Mac, I agree about the biggest stake, the most draw, the most interest. IMO, drag racing has always been the red-headed stepchild of motorsports, so, not as much mainstream coverage. I have absolutely nothing against any other form of motorsport...I've tried em all, seem em all...from IRL to NASCAR, to tractor-pulling, dirt tracks, outlaws, you name it, but nothing captures my attention or interest more than drag racing. It's always been that way.</p><p> </p><p>Yeah, I remember groping for coverage back in the 60's. I would have to race home on Sat afternoons twice a yr to get control of the TV just to see abbreviated coverage of the US and Winters and then I couldn't take a pee break cuz control woulda been lost, hence no action drag racing. I used to keep my own tabs, thru HOT ROD and others of which make was the dominant manufactuer at the Big Go every year AND THEIR CLASS WINS AND RESPECTIVE TIMES! Pretty anal, huh?</p><p> </p><p>After suspending personal racing for a time to go announcing and PRing and writing and mediaing, I had it REALLY slammed down my throat how miniscule drag racing is considered still today by local, regional or national media print, electronic rags. </p><p> </p><p>I could go on and on but my personal opinion is this: When I was announcing, locally, divisionally, nationally, I tried to give the sponsors the most exposure I could, be it a billboard, a little sign, a blurb on the side of a car, a t-shirt, whatever. I feel their money is very important but I also feel sponsors themselves should go out of their way to promote their boy/girl, especially if it's relatively cheap on their part. For example: UPS spends mils on DJ, they give him unprecedented support thru their print or electronic venues. UPS spents mils, although not as much, on BV, they give him, uh, so-so coverage in their print and electronic rags. </p><p> </p><p>As far as Pacific Raceways...it's a beautiful track. Located still within reach of a couple metro areas. Maybe it was the weather that kept the stands breazy, don't know. I was captivated by the scenery when I was there but even then, on a rare sunny w/e, it was a little sparse as far as attendees go. Don't know. </p><p> </p><p>Didn't mean to ramble. Enjoy your postings on this subject. As you see, I could talk for years.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="raceanoncr, post: 223680, member: 6408"] Yeah, Mac, I agree about the biggest stake, the most draw, the most interest. IMO, drag racing has always been the red-headed stepchild of motorsports, so, not as much mainstream coverage. I have absolutely nothing against any other form of motorsport...I've tried em all, seem em all...from IRL to NASCAR, to tractor-pulling, dirt tracks, outlaws, you name it, but nothing captures my attention or interest more than drag racing. It's always been that way. Yeah, I remember groping for coverage back in the 60's. I would have to race home on Sat afternoons twice a yr to get control of the TV just to see abbreviated coverage of the US and Winters and then I couldn't take a pee break cuz control woulda been lost, hence no action drag racing. I used to keep my own tabs, thru HOT ROD and others of which make was the dominant manufactuer at the Big Go every year AND THEIR CLASS WINS AND RESPECTIVE TIMES! Pretty anal, huh? After suspending personal racing for a time to go announcing and PRing and writing and mediaing, I had it REALLY slammed down my throat how miniscule drag racing is considered still today by local, regional or national media print, electronic rags. I could go on and on but my personal opinion is this: When I was announcing, locally, divisionally, nationally, I tried to give the sponsors the most exposure I could, be it a billboard, a little sign, a blurb on the side of a car, a t-shirt, whatever. I feel their money is very important but I also feel sponsors themselves should go out of their way to promote their boy/girl, especially if it's relatively cheap on their part. For example: UPS spends mils on DJ, they give him unprecedented support thru their print or electronic venues. UPS spents mils, although not as much, on BV, they give him, uh, so-so coverage in their print and electronic rags. As far as Pacific Raceways...it's a beautiful track. Located still within reach of a couple metro areas. Maybe it was the weather that kept the stands breazy, don't know. I was captivated by the scenery when I was there but even then, on a rare sunny w/e, it was a little sparse as far as attendees go. Don't know. Didn't mean to ramble. Enjoy your postings on this subject. As you see, I could talk for years. [/QUOTE]
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