re: NASCAR's Amazing Screwup

TypoKnig at one point it was the #2 spectator sport just behind the NFL. That was before Earnhardt's death.

Go back and look at those races. The tracks couldn't build stands fast enough. NASCAR races were bigger events than your individual NFL games (NFL games on average were getting 65-70,000, NASCAR races were routinely getting over 100,000). The NFL was also in a vulnerable position. QB legends like Montana, Marino, Aikman, Young and Elway had all either retired or were about to retire. Manning, Brady, Brees and Big Ben weren't in the league yet or were still in their early years. The NFL was vulnerable.

It's hard to believe but back in the day NASCAR was a huge deal. There was a reason FOX and NBC snatched up NASCAR quick back in the day.