NASCAR Listening to Fans
It looks like NASCAR is finally listening to you.
NASCAR went the extra mile in trying to get the Coca-Cola 600 in during on and off rain showers Monday.
They waited and waited before finally declaring the race official and David Reutimann the winner.
This was a complete turnaround from February when Matt Kenseth was declared the winner in about fifteen minutes after just one red flag.
Not Like Daytona
This race was completely different from the Daytona 500.
After the Daytona race was called NASCAR was faced with unhappy fans that had this to say:
“The Daytona 500 is touted as THE race and this one turned out to be a farce. I like Matt Kenseth but he DID NOT win that race! I have never seen them call a race so quickly because of rain. NASCAR had plenty of time to wait it out and get the track dried. The fans were cheated. Other potential winners were cheated. Matt Kenseth might have gone on to win anyway but at least he would have really won, not just have it handed to him. What kind of win is that?” ~ Marie
“I don’t think that NASCAR did enough for the fans on (during the Daytona 500) Sunday. We all pay to see a race and they play god. It doesn’t matter if you are at the track or watching it on T.V. we all deserve to see the best car win.” ~ #1 Earnhardt Fan
“As one of the people who waited in the rain at the race to watch the last 48 laps, yes NASCAR called the race way too soon. Less than an hour after the race was called, it stopped raining and those last 48 laps could have been completed. I waited almost 10 years to go to the big race and although it was a great experience, the finish was a great let down!” ~ Karen Hillegas
NASCAR is listening to you. They went through multiple red flags and kept putting the jet driers on the track to try and get the Coca Cola 600 in. NASCAR did not call this race until it became clear that there was no other choice – unlike the decision they made in ending the Daytona 500 3 months ago.
You need to keep speaking up – NASCAR does listen, sometimes.
