No More Nascar on my TV - Page 2

Bulldog3071 · 08-02-2015, 09:24 AM

NASCAR lost me years ago to many cautions for BS stuff on the track only to get the cars bunched up due to the fact that so many of the teams are not competitive, sponsors and TV have forced NASCAR to be more competitive which will never happen. What the heck is the Hollywood Hotel and what does that have to do with racing?

manganos · 08-02-2015, 10:01 AM

I think they now show nascar on BET. Not positive....

WildcatSS · 08-02-2015, 10:24 AM

When Dale died NASCAR had to do something. But they took the wrong route. The France family got too greedy. I don't want to watch the same 1.5-2 mile tri oval cookie cutter race. Give me a nice short track, elbows out bump and run race. Local dirt track is where it's at.

AZCamaroFan · 08-02-2015, 12:06 PM

i have nbc sports but i was really surprised to see it there as i'm sure a lot of fans don't.

GMTool · 08-02-2015, 12:21 PM

It just really boggles my brain that Nascar did this deal with NBC. Knowing that many people cannot tune into a race anymore. I just don't get it. It's got to be a whole lot of people that are affected by this change. My neighbors, my Mom up in central Illinois, some of the people I work with are just a few of the people I know off hand that can no longer watch Nascar without upgrading their cable service.

I think today while the Nascar race is in progress the regular NBC channel that everyone gets is broadcasting the tiddlywinks championship or something like that.

Red2014SS · 08-02-2015, 02:47 PM

I just wish they'd go back to "stock" cars. And like others said, throw in some short tracks and let 'em bump elbows. Back in the day, you could watch 'em run on Sunday, then go buy a car on Monday, and it was a whole lot like the car you saw winning on TV. Even if it wasn't a race car, you could at least have fun teasing your buddies when Ford was losing.

I remember when Buddy Baker went to driving a Ford. A good friend of mine was a big Buddy Baker fan and we teased the heck out of him. Meanwhile Dale Earnhardt was kicking his rear in that black #3 Chevy. My buddy was living in Atlanta and we'd call him every time Buddy Baker wrecked...lol... And you could go buy a car that at least looked the same. More important, you could tell the cars apart on the track. Now they all look alike. Somehow, they took the fun out racing.

Now days, there is probably not even one "stock" screw or bolt on the race cars. I don't even know why they call it stock car racing anymore.

Bo White · 08-03-2015, 03:24 PM

I havent watched it since 1989. That was the beginning of the end.

GMTool · 10-11-2015, 01:34 PM

Nascar Sucks.

Just thought I'd update that they are sucking even more. Rained out last night so today its back on the NBC sports channel. Still Boggles my mind that I can't watch a race without having an extra package deal on my already expensive cable tv.

Muscle Car Lover · 10-11-2015, 08:29 PM

I had no idea I had NBC sports but I was able to catch most of the race. GO HARVICK!

motorhead · 10-11-2015, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GMTool

Nascar Sucks.

Just thought I'd update that they are sucking even more. Rained out last night so today its back on the NBC sports channel. Still Boggles my mind that I can't watch a race without having an extra package deal on my already expensive cable tv.

My friend has cable and enough people complained about it that they turn that channel on for them just for the race.

danvillekidd · 10-12-2015, 03:21 PM

I pretty much quit watching nascar as well. Dont have cable and wont. I try to watch the Pirelli and Continental races that actually have cars that look like Camaros, but they are not on tv much either. At least i can watch the IMSA races live online.

Speed Kills · 10-12-2015, 11:50 PM

I love all the complaining. NBC offers an app that allows you to stream the race. So, if you don't have NBCSN, get the app, watch the race (if you want, if not ... move on, nothing here to see) and stop complaining. Just my $.02.

GMTool · 10-13-2015, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed Kills

I love all the complaining. NBC offers an app that allows you to stream the race. So, if you don't have NBCSN, get the app, watch the race (if you want, if not ... move on, nothing here to see) and stop complaining. Just my $.02.

Screw that app, stream stuff. That's the problem. On Sunday while the race is on nbcsn the regular everyday nbc channel airs the National Tiddlywinks Championship. I'd be surprised if Nascar is happy with their ratings.

ZED SLED · 10-13-2015, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GMTool

Screw that app, stream stuff. That's the problem. On Sunday while the race is on nbcsn the regular everyday nbc channel airs the National Tiddlywinks Championship. I'd be surprised if Nascar is happy with their ratings.

x1000 Even worse when it follows Botswana vs. Armenia Women's Soccer and it runs over 2 hours because they're tied at 0-0

08-02-2015, 12:21 PM	#19
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	It just really boggles my brain that Nascar did this deal with NBC. Knowing that many people cannot tune into a race anymore. I just don't get it. It's got to be a whole lot of people that are affected by this change. My neighbors, my Mom up in central Illinois, some of the people I work with are just a few of the people I know off hand that can no longer watch Nascar without upgrading their cable service. I think today while the Nascar race is in progress the regular NBC channel that everyone gets is broadcasting the tiddlywinks championship or something like that. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

08-02-2015, 02:47 PM	#20
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,420	I just wish they'd go back to "stock" cars. And like others said, throw in some short tracks and let 'em bump elbows. Back in the day, you could watch 'em run on Sunday, then go buy a car on Monday, and it was a whole lot like the car you saw winning on TV. Even if it wasn't a race car, you could at least have fun teasing your buddies when Ford was losing. I remember when Buddy Baker went to driving a Ford. A good friend of mine was a big Buddy Baker fan and we teased the heck out of him. Meanwhile Dale Earnhardt was kicking his rear in that black #3 Chevy. My buddy was living in Atlanta and we'd call him every time Buddy Baker wrecked...lol... And you could go buy a car that at least looked the same. More important, you could tell the cars apart on the track. Now they all look alike. Somehow, they took the fun out racing. Now days, there is probably not even one "stock" screw or bolt on the race cars. I don't even know why they call it stock car racing anymore. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

10-11-2015, 01:34 PM	#22
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	Nascar Sucks. Just thought I'd update that they are sucking even more. Rained out last night so today its back on the NBC sports channel. Still Boggles my mind that I can't watch a race without having an extra package deal on my already expensive cable tv. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

10-11-2015, 08:29 PM	#23
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	I had no idea I had NBC sports but I was able to catch most of the race. GO HARVICK! __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

08-02-2015, 09:24 AM	#15
Bulldog3071 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 930 View My Garage	NASCAR lost me years ago to many cautions for BS stuff on the track only to get the cars bunched up due to the fact that so many of the teams are not competitive, sponsors and TV have forced NASCAR to be more competitive which will never happen. What the heck is the Hollywood Hotel and what does that have to do with racing?

08-02-2015, 10:01 AM	#16
manganos Drives: Lexus IS250 and BMW R1200GS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 29	I think they now show nascar on BET. Not positive....

08-02-2015, 10:24 AM	#17
WildcatSS Drives: 2010 IOM SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 100	When Dale died NASCAR had to do something. But they took the wrong route. The France family got too greedy. I don't want to watch the same 1.5-2 mile tri oval cookie cutter race. Give me a nice short track, elbows out bump and run race. Local dirt track is where it's at.

08-02-2015, 12:06 PM	#18
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,468	i have nbc sports but i was really surprised to see it there as i'm sure a lot of fans don't.

08-03-2015, 03:24 PM	#21
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,090	I havent watched it since 1989. That was the beginning of the end.

10-12-2015, 03:21 PM	#25
danvillekidd 2013 ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 m6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Avondale AZ & Indy will always be home Posts: 870 View My Garage	I pretty much quit watching nascar as well. Dont have cable and wont. I try to watch the Pirelli and Continental races that actually have cars that look like Camaros, but they are not on tv much either. At least i can watch the IMSA races live online.

10-12-2015, 11:50 PM	#26
Speed Kills Live to Drive Drives: 2010 IBM RS/SS, 2018 Toyota Tacoma Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 221	I love all the complaining. NBC offers an app that allows you to stream the race. So, if you don't have NBCSN, get the app, watch the race (if you want, if not ... move on, nothing here to see) and stop complaining. Just my $.02.