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Old 02-20-2011, 01:25 AM   #8
Marvin Robinson
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Default Re: Why cant Sportsman Racing be like this on TV these days?

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Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez View Post
Marvin,it still comes down to numbers,as in participants and fan understanding.Most
people have bowled at one time or another and most people have gambled at one time or another.Not many of the + or - 300 million people in this country have raced or see
a whole lot of racing,least of all drag racing,to care to educate themselves about what we do.
Bar stool races,lawn mower races and the like are a novelty that they might watch for a good laugh.In the end Ed W is right about the situation.
Your point is well taken... what do we do to connect the average Joe to the sport??? Sounds like a "try your hand at a drag race" simulator in the Malls of America would be a good idea.
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