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Msg ID: 2704268 Where'd Ya Go & How Was The Show? +0/-0     
Author:3-Wide
9/19/2021 11:30:38 AM

...Let us know where, how you attended (fan in the stands/fan in the pits/participant/track staff/media), Likes, Dislikes, Suggestions, and whether you'll be returning back to this track this year.

For those who didn't get out, but watched racing on TV/Streaming, let us know what you saw... what you liked, other...

I DVR'd all 3 Nascar races from Bristol and thought all were enjoyable.  Some incredible finishes on all of them, and some very interesting post race interviews.  For those that watched the cup race last night, (I watched it after I got home from Wall) I think they're going to have to change Harvick's name from "Happy Harvick" to "Helmet Harvick" as he was all about confronting Chase Elliott after the race, but did so with his helmet on while Chase had his off and was ready to go eye to eye instead of eye to visor.

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As for where'd ya go this week, I went to Wall Stadium:  $20 - Attended as a fan in the stands.  Got there at 7pm as the National Anthem was being sung, followed immediately by the features that included (not in this order):  Modified Feature, 2 Sportsman Features, 2 Limited Late Model Features, 1 Four Cylinder Feature.

I left with a few laps to go in the last feature of the night (the 2nd Limited Late Model feature) as a car got into the wall and put down a lot of fluid and I knew time would be needed for clean up.  (I walked in at 7pm, and left at 9:15pm, and thought it was a very enjoyable show... Home by 9:50 to watch the cup race.)

Likes:  Lots of side by side racing in Mods, and Sportsman features.  High groove was working well for some last night.  Well run show.  Victory Lane interviews very engaging.  Announcers excellent throughout the entire show.  Grandstand speaker volume good where I was sitting (directly behind starter about 12 rows up.)  Stage set for each feature by bringing the cars out to the frontstretch and doing the line up (more than just names & #'s), so that fans are engaged with what they are about to see.

Dislikes:  I understand why they do it, but still not a fan for waiting for drivers to return after pitting. 

Suggestions:  Increase the volume for those listening n the FM 90.1 simulcast.) Could barely hear it last night through the headphones.

Going back before the end of the year?:  Yes.



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Msg ID: 2704290 Where'd Ya Go - Wall  +0/-0     
Author:D.Wolfe-358
9/19/2021 2:50:14 PM

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Wall as a Fan in the stands.

Liked - Well run program from the time I got there,till I left. Due to a Red Light for a wreck late model in the last feature. Modifieds put on a decent race as always. Impressive run by Tyler Truex who started last moved into 2nd after a long green. He had no chance to catch the leader. Sportsman and Fast Fours were also very entertaining.  Great to see Neil Rutt III in victory lane. Earlier in the Season he was involved in two really bad wrecks. The season up to last night had been a tough one for him. 

Dis-liked: The cars that spun that drove around back to their spot under caution. Only to be sent to the rear of the field anyway. One in the Sportsman feature a Blue Car then decides to beat on the bumpers of the person he tangled with. Then played games till that race ended. Suggestions - Create a cash only line at the ticket booth. Two windows open with both women waiting on the one Credit Card machine ! 

Going back - Yes

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Nascar  Bristol - Very good race when I tuned into the cup cars. Glad to see Kyle Larson win the race. Denny Hamilton got what he deserved running into the 5 then clipping the wall. If the racing was like that every week. Without a lot of gimmicks the grand stands would be filled again. 

Chase & Harvick having issues. Did not end even after victory lane. The cameras were rolling till they went into the Napa trailer in private. Wish we could hear what was going on.  Harvick was mad because he thought Chase was to busy blocking. Chase was mad claiming Harvick likes to hit in the rear wheel area. (Same as what Denny did to Larson. ) The battle between Chase Elliot and Harvick also helped Kyle Larson get the lead.

 



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Msg ID: 2704303 Where'd Ya Go - Wall  +0/-0     
Author:Pee Wee Fan
9/19/2021 3:25:11 PM

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As did D. Wolfe and Mr. 3Wide, I also went to Wall Stadium.  LIKES: The entire show and how quickly and orderly the races were run off.  Amazing that, for the most part, the racers still pass by getting a nose under their rivals entering the 1st or 3rd turns.  Was that way back in the 60s.  Outside passes seemed to take place on restarts.  Great crowd!  All the classes were competitive and entertaining.  DISLIKES:  Intermission could have been a little shorter.  Would like to see better car counts, but its the racing world we live in these days.  Not a fan of the shirt booth on the premises.  But I guess I've got no gripe if they paid to get in.  Afterall, we do live in America, a free country.  Scott Ely



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Msg ID: 2704327 Where'd Ya Go & How Was The Show? +0/-0     
Author:Kevin Mc
9/19/2021 7:38:55 PM

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Bristol as a fan in the stands. Cant find anything to gripe about. I'd recommend a visit to Bristol if one has the means to get there. I've been around racing 50 years now and I have to say last night was one of the loudest races I've heard anywhere. Getting there and getting out afterwards can be difficult because of the location. One needs to do a little research beforehand so you dont end up staring at brake lights for an hour. Getting out is a hassle as they send you out one way no matter which way you need to go. But its probably still better than just not moving at all in a parking lot. Wont be this year of course but we'll definitely go back.


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Msg ID: 2704365 Where'd Ya Go & How Was The Show? +0/-0     
Author:ED
9/20/2021 8:58:06 AM

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Grandview 76er--Fan in the stands. Likes--Best one day show every year and a must see. Draw for heats and even feature (no time trials)--fast cars like Kressley must hustle and move up in their heats. No support classes--all quality modified racing. Dislikes--none as to the racing although track did 'rubber up' near the end. Some fans an issue--at least a dozen seats in front of me wasted by someone who 'saved' them and never showed up--30 minutes after start time, announcer should say seats no longer reserved. Also portable seats w/ backs should be 'banned' on a crowded night at a facility with no leg room to start with. Won't be back this year but will be back for every 76er as long as I can make it. Solid A!



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Msg ID: 2704430 Where'd Ya Go & How Was The Show? +0/-0     
Author:JOHN HANNA
9/20/2021 7:39:33 PM

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Thursday - went to baps as fan in the stands , first time there great track , quick running show  just 2 divisions , started at 7 , over at 9:10 ? , crowd was small , but its on tv also ,great stands , great food , will go back,

 Saturday Hamlin , as staff member, nice warm night , great racing , championchip decided in most divisions, 99 cars , great crowd  definetly in top 5 for season , oh and Great food at reasonable prices , this was last race of season .  



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