Recently, Dario Franchitti has lost his ride because of lack of sponsorship. With NASCAR having eight fewer cars for the Daytona 500 than they did the year before, doe this mark the fall of NASCAR.
The fall I refer to is not one of monumental proportions, but it does give one a moments hesitation to see Chip Ganassi unable to get a sponsor for a Indy 500 and IRL Championship winner.
For the moment we can blame the economy, but if this trend continues, are we looking at a more serious reason? Has NASCAR lost it's base?
As NASCAR went after the wine, loafers, and polo shirt crowd, did they forget about the ones that help sustain and create the racing series as we know it? - The die-hard blue collar fan.
In other words, did NASCAR over extend? I believe they have, and now we are looking at the resettling of the sport. Not to say NASCAR is going to cave anytime soon, but the boom is over and the proverbial bubble has burst.
I am just another internet, cyber addicted, sports addict that needs a place to vent. I have been a Raider, Red Sox, and Blackhawks fan since I was able to remember my name. But, I am a sports fan overall.
Q
