[ponyakr]

i mentioned before that bracket racing is not a spectator sport. at most of the tracks we raced the only spectators in the stands were there just briefly to watch their car run then they went right back to the pits. but circle track racing is just the opposite. you can see evidence of this at almost all the nascar tracks. i think some tracks seat over 100,000 fans, not counting the millions watching by t.v. most people don't understand the competitive aspects of dealing with reaction times, dial-ins, & breakouts. but its e-z to understand it when the rule is, the 1st man to finish 500 laps wins. also it can be quite exciting to feel the ground shakin & hear the deafining roar of 43 800hp race cars as they they streak by at 200mph. what's not to like? but unless you live close to a big track, most folks don't have the funds or the time to spend a weekend at a nascar race. thats where the small local dirt track comes in. for very little money' you can spend a fri or sat nite enjoying some very exciting competition. no, they're not as loud as the big boys, but they still disturb the peace. if you've never been to a dirt track race, i urge you to check 1 out the next time they book in a big late model show at a track near you. you may like it more than you thought. you've noticed from the t.v. coverage of nascar events that many are loyal fans of certain drivers. although dale jr. has'nt done done to well lately, if he does any thing good in the race, you know it imediately because he has lots of loyal fans. if you go to enuff races at your local track, you'll , no doubt find yourself pulling for certain drivers. some really get into it. i,ve seen guys go rite up to the fence & flail their arms like a windmill, trying to root their car on to victory. i knew 1 woman that took it a little too far. she,d cuss & holler at the drivers & the flagman til soon the bleachers were empty for at least 20' around her. my advice would be, try it, you might like it.