Dodge quits NASCAR truck series

[togos452]

Where is the automotive relevance in NASCAR?

September 7, 2008

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[Kitdy]

Where is the automotive relevance in NASCAR?

I think that in many series where you aren't running cars similar to street cars there is little automotive relevance in the way you mean it.

I don't care that much as long as the races are entertaining.

Anyways, I'm not sure how wise it was/is to be spending money on lower level series in NASCAR like the trucks of even Nationwide because I'm not sure how well they do to sell cars.

I even wonder what racing in the NEXTEL cup does to sell cars - I frankly wonder what any racing series does to sell cars.

[cmcpokey]

being a long time resident of the south, to many people who you are a fan of will determine the car you drive. earnhardt fans wouldnt think about driving a ford or dodge. its just the way it is. with their presence in the sport, they draw sales. as shallow as it is, it's true.

[togos452]

I think that in many series where you aren't running cars similar to street cars there is little automotive relevance in the way you mean it.

There seems to be few high-profile series that have the brakes as the only advanced technology.

[NSXType-R]

I think that in many series where you aren't running cars similar to street cars there is little automotive relevance in the way you mean it.

I don't care that much as long as the races are entertaining.

Anyways, I'm not sure how wise it was/is to be spending money on lower level series in NASCAR like the trucks of even Nationwide because I'm not sure how well they do to sell cars.

I even wonder what racing in the NEXTEL cup does to sell cars - I frankly wonder what any racing series does to sell cars.

You have no idea how much racing pedigree has to deal with a certain Italian automaker then...

Racing is important. I just don't think that NASCAR is important.

[Kitdy]

There seems to be few high-profile series that have the brakes as the only advanced technology.

This only matters if you want it to matter. As it has been discussed elsewhere, there are probably tons of people that could care less what cars are reacing as long as the racing is good.

You have no idea how much racing pedigree has to deal with a certain Italian automaker then...

I think Ferrari would do pretty well if they never had raced. I did read that Ferrari sold tons of cars in China following the Chinese GP - so I guess now that F1 is expanding into new markets it is showing off these cars to new audiences.