Indy airport - why no nascar displays in main lobby?

[Swom]

I'm currently at Indy airport picking up the wife. The usual Indy car is here in the main area but I'm not seeing much of anything nascar. Wonder why they didn't swap out the Indy car display at least for this weekend?

 

[hoosierdoc]

It's the Indy 500, not nascar 400

 

[churchmouse]

Because no one cares anymore.

 

[Principal Skinr]

There are plenty of show cars all around town. Indycars put Indy on the map, so I like that they display them at the airport 365 days a year. Besides, I'd rather look at a thoroughbred than a race car disguised as a family sedan.

 

[Spear Dane]

The NASCAR display is at the Greyhound station. Rednecks can't afford air fare.

 

[rob63]

I doubt it is worth the trouble and expense to IMS to swap out the cars for what amounts to a weekend event, and one that hardly anybody flies to. Not that many people even attend it anymore.

 

[MuttX7]

The thing that surprised me the most was that channel 13 only had one reporter at the track during the morning show. I thought they usually sent almost everyone.

 

[churchmouse]

The thing that surprised me the most was that channel 13 only had one reporter at the track during the morning show. I thought they usually sent almost everyone.

The race is almost a non-issue anymore.
I live very close to the track and the traffic was....well..like a heavy Friday rush hour.
It was here and gone very fast.

 

[nipprdog]

It looked like festival seating.

 

[MuttX7]

The race is almost a non-issue anymore.
I live very close to the track and the traffic was....well..like a heavy Friday rush hour.
It was here and gone very fast.

That's pretty wild. I didn't even know they had quit running what used to be the Busch series at IRP. I just lost interest in anything NASCAR years ago and really didn't know the popularity has suffered like it has.

 

[churchmouse]

That's pretty wild. I didn't even know they had quit running what used to be the Busch series at IRP. I just lost interest in anything NASCAR years ago and really didn't know the popularity has suffered like it has.

The powers that be have ruined the series with their "Spec" car. The COT (Car of tomorrow) started the down fall and it has continued.
Too many rules and regulations.

The "Busch" (Nationwise) series was stolen from Raceway park in an attempt to get some tickets sold in package deals to bring in the fan base.
The Speedway is probably the worst venue for NASCAR. No viability and they are just slow with little passing.

Raceway park was the perfect track for the under series as you can see the entire track all the time.It was a 5/8ths mile bull ring and was always sold out standing room only for this race.
A serious loss for the fans.

 

[femurphy77]

The powers that be have ruined the series with their "Spec" car. The COT (Car of tomorrow) started the down fall and it has continued.
Too many rules and regulations.

The "Busch" (Nationwise) series was stolen from Raceway park in an attempt to get some tickets sold in package deals to bring in the fan base.
The Speedway is probably the worst venue for NASCAR. No viability and they are just slow with little passing.

Raceway park was the perfect track for the under series as you can see the entire track all the time.It was a 5/8ths mile bull ring and was always sold out standing room only for this race.
A serious loss for the fans.

BINGO!! I've been to at least one of each race they've had at the Speedway but no more than twice for any of them. Hate the track. If I wanted to watch it on t.v. I'd stay at home to watch it. Oh wait. . .I do.

 

[MuttX7]

The powers that be have ruined the series with their "Spec" car. The COT (Car of tomorrow) started the down fall and it has continued.
Too many rules and regulations.

The "Busch" (Nationwise) series was stolen from Raceway park in an attempt to get some tickets sold in package deals to bring in the fan base.
The Speedway is probably the worst venue for NASCAR. No viability and they are just slow with little passing.

Raceway park was the perfect track for the under series as you can see the entire track all the time.It was a 5/8ths mile bull ring and was always sold out standing room only for this race.
A serious loss for the fans.

It wasn't the same watching it on tv after my dad died and then when Dale Sr. was killed, I knew the good old days were over. From the rules changes, the COT like you mentioned, fines for cussing on the team radios, and a lot more, I just lost any interest.
I went to IRP the first two years when Dale Jr. ran the Busch series full time. The only race track I would think that could compare would be Bristol but its over crowded. The first year we had front row seats just past the start/finish line, had to pull our hats down tight, and dodge the pieces of rubber flying off the track. One of the best times ever.

 

[churchmouse]

It wasn't the same watching it on tv after my dad died and then when Dale Sr. was killed, I knew the good old days were over. From the rules changes, the COT like you mentioned, fines for cussing on the team radios, and a lot more, I just lost any interest.
I went to IRP the first two years when Dale Jr. ran the Busch series full time. The only race track I would think that could compare would be Bristol but its over crowded. The first year we had front row seats just past the start/finish line, had to pull our hats down tight, and dodge the pieces of rubber flying off the track. One of the best times ever.

That is a race fan experience.
I ran our Midget there a few times and that track confirmed my fears that I was a lot faster than I was good.

 

[singlestacksig]

I'm currently at Indy airport picking up the wife. The usual Indy car is here in the main area but I'm not seeing much of anything nascar. Wonder why they didn't swap out the Indy car display at least for this weekend?

55K seats filled today, 350k+ seats empty .... The Brickyard 400 is NOT a money maker...

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

55K seats filled today, 350k+ seats empty .... The Brickyard 400 is NOT a money maker...

I was surprised to see all the empty seats. I mean I wasn't surprised there were just that I'd seen more people there for qualifications than what appeared to be there today. I guess, like me, the "meh" factor is high for others too.

 

[churchmouse]

55K seats filled today, 350k+ seats empty .... The Brickyard 400 is NOT a money maker...

Down 5K from last year.
Slow death.

 

[MuttX7]

Down 5K from last year.
Slow death.

You know what I bet would really bring the crowds back? A Kid Rock concert!!!! Oh wait.....

 

[churchmouse]

You know what I bet would really bring the crowds back? A Kid Rock concert!!!! Oh wait.....

My thoughts......Turn the field around and run the road course. That would be a freaking race.

 

[MuttX7]

My thoughts......Turn the field around and run the road course. That would be a freaking race.

That's a helluva idea. Too sensible so you know they probably wouldn't consider it.