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Why doesn’t Louisiana have a NASCAR track?
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:04 pm
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:04 pm
Went to my first race this past weekend at Talladega. I’m not really a NASCAR fan, but I had possibly the most fun ever at any event at the race. It was wild, especially on the infield.
Could LA not support a race?
Could LA not support a race?
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Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:05 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
quote:Too many baws in Louisiana. Couldn't build a track big enough
Why doesn’t Louisiana have a NASCAR track?
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:06 pm to TechDawg2007
Weren’t they going to build one outside of Stennis? It was around the time Benson was moving the Saints out of the Dome the first time.
While in MS NOLA folks would’ve claimed it
While in MS NOLA folks would’ve claimed it
This post was edited on 4/30/19 at 12:08 pm
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:07 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
Louisiana can’t build roads worth dick
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:09 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
Back in the '90s, when NASCAR was exploding, poeple were spreading rumors that one would be built in Livingston Parish. Then, the rumor changed to a world class horse race track. Then it changed to a Disney World like park.
Don't worry though, pretty sure LA will have one soon. NASCAR'S popularity is fading. Attendance is way down. That's right about the time that LA usually gets involved.
Don't worry though, pretty sure LA will have one soon. NASCAR'S popularity is fading. Attendance is way down. That's right about the time that LA usually gets involved.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:10 pm to Jizzy08
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Louisiana can’t build roads worth dick
For real. Imagine being a Nascar driver and you have to race on shite like this
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:12 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
Couldn't say for sure but I'd imagine our wonderful politicians probably played a part.
I know it won't quite compare to Talladega, but a Saturday night at the dirt track in Zachary is a damn fun way to spend $12 if you need to whet your whistle
I know it won't quite compare to Talladega, but a Saturday night at the dirt track in Zachary is a damn fun way to spend $12 if you need to whet your whistle
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:12 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
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Could LA not support a race?
Depends? Are you willing to waste hundreds of millions in government resources to build 3 or 4 lanes of interstate going to and from the site that is used twice a year?
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:13 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
Because Louisiana is not made up of a bunch hillbillies like AL, GA, North Florida, and NC.
Louisiana loves football more than the aforementioned states, and La is intelligent enough to understand baseball.
Louisiana loves football more than the aforementioned states, and La is intelligent enough to understand baseball.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:13 pm to CaptainBrannigan
quote:You know NASCAR isn't the only racing series in America, right?
Depends? Are you willing to waste hundreds of millions in government resources to build 3 or 4 lanes of interstate going to and from the site that is used twice a year?
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:20 pm to Harry Caray
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You know NASCAR isn't the only racing series in America, right?
Perhaps not. But the next upcoming event for the waste of resources known as Talladega is in October. Couple with the Redneck Mecca that occured Sunday, that is twice a year. But we really need a 4 lane interstate going there when Shelby County is still two lanes.
This post was edited on 4/30/19 at 12:37 pm
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:34 pm to El Campo Tiger
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Because Louisiana is not made up of a bunch hillbillies like AL, GA, North Florida, and NC.
ehh you must not travel around other areas in the state besides Orleans parish.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:39 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
Because nascar is terrible to watch and has no appeal. Literally one of the worst things displayed on tv, I’d rather watch lifetime or the 2 gay guys on pickers.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:42 pm to El Campo Tiger
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Because Louisiana is not made up of a bunch hillbillies like AL, GA, North Florida, and NC.
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La is intelligent enough to understand baseball.
Lol what? Sub hillbillies for swamp trash or rednecks and stop completely ignoring where Louisiana lies on the list of quality of education, baw.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:59 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
They had an indycar race in New Orleans a few years ago, rain made for a poor turnout and they haven't been back since.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:59 pm to Dellybelly82
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Because nascar is terrible to watch and has no appeal. Literally one of the worst things displayed on tv, I’d rather watch lifetime or the 2 gay guys on pickers.
Ok, well there was over a hundred thousand in Talladega this weekend. I’m sure NASCAR had people watching it.
I agree it’s not necessarily the most exciting thing in the world and I’m not much of a fan, but to say it doesn’t have any appeal is not true.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 1:01 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
it would have to be located in like alexandria imo.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 1:20 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
Couldn't compete with that dirt track on Plank Road. Baw heaven over there.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 2:06 pm to RocketTiger
I met with Gov Jindal's office and made a presentation on behalf of a group of investors, which included a famous LA Tech QB. Locations selected fell apart due to infrastructure and locals opposed to the noise.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 2:18 pm to CaptainBrannigan
quote:Tell me how you really feel.
Perhaps not. But the next upcoming event for the waste of resources known as Talladega is in October.
And there's no way another 2+ mile super speedway is built for NASCAR, the 1.5 ovals and short tracks are a lot more conducive to other racing series and events (like Tennessee/West Virginia in Bristol). So yes, any hypothetical track in Louisiana would definitely have something going on more than twice a year.
Regardless, you've already made your feelings about a hypothetical track and NASCAR very clear and I don't plan on trying to change them.
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