NASCAR Sprint Cup round 33: Talladega (Chase race 7) - Page 4

MJ_N_09 · 2 Nov 2009, 22:36 (Ref:2574501)

No surprise, ratings plummeted and the clowns the run the sport are running the propaganda machine again. Not worth posting articles.

JHamilton · 4 Nov 2009, 03:45 (Ref:2575333)

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Originally Posted by fieldodreams79

glad i spent most of this race listening to MRN and caulking my bathtub.
not sure which i enjoyed more.
can't wait for the Daytona 500

when does the 12 hours of Sebring start?

136 days. Wanna go? I guess the IRL at Barber is out per my ***** session in that forum.

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Originally Posted by race aficionado

Once I start learning more about this sport, I'll start *****ing like the rest of you.

It won't take you too long.

JHamilton · 4 Nov 2009, 03:49 (Ref:2575336)

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Originally Posted by Aloysius

I don;t understand how anyone can say that was a bad race. Sure, 1/3 was dull single file, but the other 2/3 were pure action. Personally I love plate racing. It is just about the only thing in nascar that gets me as excited as open wheel racing. It is pure action and wonderful spectacle. It's all luck and driver skill, and it is amazing to watch.

My drive to work is more intense. However, we go 5 wide and wreck more often. They also incourage us not to bump in the corners.

That race sucked man. At least it's a shell of it's former self. I hate to sound like some the the jaded old men in the sportscar forums, but its just not the same anymore... but I'll keep watching. I always do.

chris bailey · 4 Nov 2009, 14:56 (Ref:2575653)

Be fair, gentlemen! Over here, we're brought up on a diet of F1, where overtaking another car once is a major event. Although I only get a "highlights" style presentation of NASCAR on FreeView TV in the UK, I am glued to the action from start to finish every time. Even the restrictor plate races are good to watch, just for the tension it creates. Amazing series!!

av8rirl · 4 Nov 2009, 20:21 (Ref:2575843)

I'm going to back Chris up on that statement... when you are raised watching F1... or what is a shadow of the former F1... then Nascar is very interesting and exciting!

I'm involved in Formula Vee and with the greatest respect to F1, watching ANY Vee or Formula Ford race is better than a full season of F1. Maybe the new F1 should be Vee's or Fords or something... but not the borefest it is!

So good on ya Nascar... and JPM for taking fans with him!

MJ_N_09 · 4 Nov 2009, 21:36 (Ref:2575904)

Hey, I never said that I was quitting Nascar, I'm just scaling back.

**Born Racer** · 4 Nov 2009, 23:20 (Ref:2575984)

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Although I only get a "highlights" style presentation of NASCAR on FreeView TV in the UK, I am glued to the action from start to finish every time.

Do you watch it on Channel 5 too? In a 50 minute-hour programme it's inevitable large chunks will be cut, but I'd prefer to see smaller quantities of a greater propotion of the race. As it is, we can suddenly go from Lap 135 to Lap 180 or something.

**FIRE** · 5 Nov 2009, 16:44 (Ref:2576466)

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Originally Posted by Born Racer

Do you watch it on Channel 5 too? In a 50 minute-hour programme it's inevitable large chunks will be cut, but I'd prefer to see smaller quantities of a greater propotion of the race. As it is, we can suddenly go from Lap 135 to Lap 180 or something.

Each race takes several hours....each season 36 races...no TV coverage for me so have to download races on Monday, Tuesday or even Wednesday...to avoid race results I can't visit certain websites until I have seen the race....it's not easy to be a NASCAR fan.

MJ_N_09 · 5 Nov 2009, 19:10 (Ref:2576556)

I would say MRN, but I don't think you can listen directly from their site.

**FIRE** · 5 Nov 2009, 19:28 (Ref:2576569)

Nope

MJ_N_09 · 5 Nov 2009, 19:32 (Ref:2576575)

well that idea got **** on. Wait, NAscar's site has an MRN link for racetime, but I think you need to join the site, AND pay to get it.

fieldodreams79 · 5 Nov 2009, 20:56 (Ref:2576613)

^yeah, and that is BS.
they just started that this year.
last year, i could set in front of the computer and listen to MRN, check t&s on nascar and actually watch the other races going on a Sunday.
gotta spend money on top of money these days and times are tough.

MJ_N_09 · 6 Nov 2009, 05:57 (Ref:2576819)

Thankfully, a radio station in my range carries MRN, but the reception is poor. What I would suggest is to search for radio stations that carry MRN, and see if you can listen to the station on the internet.

rustyfan · 6 Nov 2009, 08:39 (Ref:2576862)

With a little luck one can usually find a local MRN affiliate that streams online for the current race, but they can be a bit hard to find though. Well, used to be anyway, been a while since I listened to MRN since I get the races on TV with US commentary these days (used to listen to MRN when we had to live with Swedish commentary).

Sadly enough the stream off those local MRN affiliates ALWAYS had 10 times better sound quality compared to the one you pay for at NASCAR.com. Never really understood that, but I guess NASCAR prefers to be as cheap as possible.

MJ_N_09 · 6 Nov 2009, 17:10 (Ref:2577125)

I would try to send over the link to the station that I use to get MRN, but I fear it would be deleted. IF you PM me, I could give it.

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