[Alvin]

Was a time when all one had to do was find a race on a couple of broadcast locations. Like the OP "When NASCAR Mattered" more reasons broadcast interests and attendance is in decline:

Just posted this on F1 thread to find Mikes post on "NASCAR in decline" thread which I agree with.

Budapest Hungaroring practice today, Quali Saturday Morning, Race Sunday Morning "LIVE" on CNBC rebroadcast later on NBCSN. http://overdrive.in/news/f1-2014-hungarian-gp-preview/

I hate the "breaking up of broadcast channels" for events that is now in vogue with MotorSports, Auctions, etc. F1 is the only event that I go out of my way to find Live broadcast schedule... MECUM, BJ, not. EX: MECUM stated they were moving to NBC "for increasing our exposure to 100 million households." Thing is; I've attended multiple events, driver volunteered, and used to record (and watch) all of the previous Velocity Live broadcasts for 3 to 4 days of each MECUM event. It was easy, they were all in one place/go-to channel.

Not anymore. So I no longer waste my time "searching" for programing that is an hour here/an hour there.

The same with NASCAR/NHRA/IMSA - the Cable Co's Network Buyouts and attempted "forced viewing on low volume channels (Ex: CNBC)" Shuffling of Content are ruining all auction and sports, including ball sports attendance IMO.