Support » SCENE-please remove inappropriate photos of the dead/horrific
sweetthing88. yes it is bad when a person like SS396 can talk to women the way he does. He should be banned from this site.
Brian France happy with double-file restarts, NASCAR's overall racing product
By SceneDaily Staff
Friday, July 03, 2009
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers practice at Daytona International Speedway for Saturday's Coke Zero 400.
David Griffin
NASCAR Scene
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR Chairman Brian France praised the success of double-file restarts and reiterated his stance that the sport remains healthy despite the headaches of a sagging economy.
France, speaking to reporters Friday afternoon at Daytona International Speedway, said double-file restarts “clearly are putting a nice energy around the events,” which are producing “fantastic” racing overall.
He said NASCAR remains the No. 1 or No. 2 most-viewed and most popular sport on any given weekend, which means that despite the economic downturn, “lots of people would like to have our problems.”
“You gotta keep it in context,” he said. “Is every sport feeling the pinch from people buying tickets because they have less money in their pockets or they’ve lost their job? Sure, we’re no different. Every sport has felt it in one form or another.
“Everybody that would like to point to me that the world is crumbling – I’m not telling you it’s not difficult; it is – but we try to keep things in perspective.”
France said the product on the track is the “most important thing,” and to that end NASCAR continues to evaluate possible adjustments – which he termed as minor changes – to its new model car.
He credited NASCAR President Mike Helton with holding firm and refusing to make changes to the car even in the face of harsh criticism from some drivers, fans and media.
“We needed to let the new car settle in without making a bunch of changes just because someone had not figured it out yet,” France said. “ … We have been under a lot of pressure on that, and it doesn't mean that we won’t [make changes] if there’s something, and some things came out of our town-hall meeting that were interesting to us that we are looking at.”
France repeated his comments from last month at Michigan, when he noted that other manufacturers may be interested in joining the sport. But he said nothing was imminent.
“Our policy remains open, but it is not something that happens easily or overnight,” he said. “These decisions by a potential manufacturer take a lot of time and evaluation on their behalf.”
As for the struggles of current manufacturers – Chrysler was sold to Fiat and General Motors declared bankruptcy – France called it a “painful reminder that no one is immune from difficult times.”
Of the reduced manufacturer support, France said, “We were hoping in that case to be one of the last programs they’d consider cutting – and we were – but as it turns out, they were in a position where they had to make some changes in all of their programs.”
Regarding the Camping World Truck Series and Nationwide Series, France said both were “relatively healthy” despite reduced manufacturer support and the economy in general.
2009 Sprint Cup Race for the Chase Standings
Driver Standings after the AMP Energy 500
| 1 | Jimmie Johnson | 6248 |
| 2 | Mark Martin | -184 |
| 3 | Jeff Gordon | -192 |
| 4 | Juan Pablo Montoya | -239 |
| 5 | Tony Stewart | -279 |
| 6 | Kurt Busch | -312 |
| 7 | Greg Biffle | -340 |
| 8 | Ryan Newman | -402 |
| 9 | Kasey Kahne | -414 |
| 10 | Carl Edwards | -437 |
| 11 | Denny Hamlin | -448 |
| 12 | Brian Vickers | -556 |
Popular News
-
Hendrick Motorsports' Dale Earnhardt Jr. eager for return to Texas Motor Speedway
Comments (138) -
Richard Petty Motorsports' AJ Allmendinger charged with driving while impaired
Comments (73) -
JR Motorsports continues work on bringing Danica Patrick to NASCAR
Comments (68) -
NASCAR says bump-drafting rules not to blame for single-file Talladega racing
Comments (67) -
Dave Rogers to become Kyle Busch's new Cup crew chief at Joe Gibbs Racing
Comments (64)
Recent Headlines
-
Kyle Busch pulls off Texas two-step by winning Nationwide race
Comments (1) -
Oklahoma teacher named Dickies American Worker of the Year
Post Comment -
Roush Fenway Racing's Donnie Wingo set to return to organization for 2010 NASCAR season
Post Comment -
Toyota executive addresses Formula One decision, Earnhardt Ganassi possibility
Comments (2) -
Jimmie Johnson leads final Cup practice at Texas
Comments (4)
Poll PositionView All
Which NASCAR Sprint Cup race winner from the past two seasons is most likely to earn his first victory of 2009 in the next three races?
Promotions
-
Play "WIX Filters' Pick 3" stock car fantasy and win prizes. Season 2 is now in session!
-
Tweet your thoughts about each race and join the conversation with other fans.
-
Drive an authentic NASCAR Sprint Cup car at the NASCAR Racing Experience.
-
Cast your vote for the NASCAR Illustrated 2009 Person of the Year, presented by Old Spice.
-
Make weekly pics for the Chase and be entered to win weekly SPEED Merchandise.
Comments
10 responses to "Brian France happy with double-file restarts, NASCAR's overall racing product". Post a Comment.
boudruxbone said:
Jul 3, 2009 at 3:40 PMGet rid of the luckey dog Mr. France. Make them fight for it like your Grandaddy did.
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse ReportPhoenix987 said:
Jul 3, 2009 at 6:41 PMYes, and let's threaten the lives of every driver on the track more. Just ask Dale Jarrett why the Lucky Dog is a good rule. He's the reason for it, after all.
Report as AbuseIf you have no clue, watch the YouTube video of his wreck at NHMS in 2003, where his car was stopped and everyone was racing back to the start/finish line. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfJneG9Urbc Not exactly what anyone who's a real NASCAR fan would want.
Report Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse ReportSS396Chevelle said:
Jul 3, 2009 at 6:44 PMI guess Mr France forgot to mention single file restarts at Bristol and Martinsville as reported by the person who knows all about Nascar MSP. Can anyone seriously think 9 out of the 10 chase races will be double file and one single file??
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse Reportbthompson133 said:
Jul 3, 2009 at 9:00 PMfrance, you are a lot of the problem with attendance. you need to learn to listen to the fans and ADMIT WHEN YOUR WRONG!!!!!!
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse ReportSheilaLovesNASCAR said:
Jul 3, 2009 at 9:52 PMHe'll never admit he's wrong. The media likes him.And that's all that matters. He does what he wants and the media loves it. Get rid of the Chase and let's talk about all the drivers. There are stories in more than the top fifteen and who will be in the Chase. Let's race again and win the Championship because you are the best driver. Not the best in the last ten races. But who wants to listen to the fans? Certainly not France. It was his idea, after all.
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse ReportWerner said:
Jul 4, 2009 at 11:23 AMi wasn't that impressed with the restarts last night...and i'm tired of hearing the "Shoot Out" style comment...after this many races...it's the norm...it's not special any more...
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse Reportbthompson133 said:
Jul 4, 2009 at 12:35 PMi agre but the booth boys think it's funny when they say it. must be boogity syndrome
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse Reportmanzytrophygirl said:
Jul 4, 2009 at 1:13 PM#5 Very good comment...heartily agree with you...
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse Reportgrandmasharon0 said:
Jul 6, 2009 at 8:04 AMI have come to the conclusion that NASCAR does not really listen to the fans, or I should say Baby Boy France. He keeps saying he listens to the fans, drivers, owners, sponsors, and track owners but there seems to be so little proof of any of that. He appears to be such a power-hungry control freak that he has lost touch with the real sport and certainly with the fans.
Report as AbuseThe only good thing they have done in the past few years is the added safety features in the cars and at the tracks. The COT still sucks and France doesn't give a hoot. So many of the races have been boring since the COT. The Trucks and Nationwide often are more exciting races and now he is going to ruin Nationwide too.
As for the double-wide restarts, I love them but....once there was lap down cars you had that anyway and as soon as they cross the start-finish line they all bunched up side-by-side too. I do think the lap down cars should be to the back so keep it as it is now which is how it should have been all along.
Oh....and Nascar is making them call it "Shoot-Out" style, it is not the commentators choice, more control. :-)
Report Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse Report88Lemming said:
Jul 7, 2009 at 4:30 AMKenny says they have been asked not to say it anymore and they will oblige.
Report as AbuseReport Abuse
This feature is intended to allow you to report comments that are abusive in terms of foul/vulgar language, harassment, racial/religious prejudice and any words/phrases of a related nature. This feature should not be used to report users who simply make a comment about your favorite driver, with which you do not agree. Commenting is a forum in which we can all express our opinions. Reporting abuse of others should be done with this in mind.
» Confirm Abuse Report