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Why doesn't Louisiana have a NASCAR race?
Posted on 7/22/20 at 7:48 am
Posted on 7/22/20 at 7:48 am
Seems like every other SEC state has one. Anybody know of any efforts in the past to bring one here?
This post was edited on 7/22/20 at 7:50 am
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Posted on 7/22/20 at 7:49 am to Draconian Sanctions
I couldn’t imagine keeping a racing surface suitable for race cars in Louisiana
This post was edited on 7/22/20 at 7:49 am
Posted on 7/22/20 at 7:53 am to Draconian Sanctions
The Erwinville 500
Posted on 7/22/20 at 7:54 am to Draconian Sanctions
There was talk about ten years ago about building a NASCAR track in northern Tangipahoa parish. Don’t know what happened.
Posted on 7/22/20 at 7:56 am to Draconian Sanctions
Lack of large nearby TV markets.
Posted on 7/22/20 at 7:56 am to High C
Best reason I think has to do with climate and culture. Rains too much in summer. NASCAR will lose vs LSU and Saints. They will lose due to Mardi Gras constantly flip flopping between March and February. There would have to be a perfect storm for a NASCAR race to draw like they want.
Posted on 7/22/20 at 7:59 am to Draconian Sanctions
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Seems like every other SEC state has one.
I don't think Mississippi, Arkansas, or South Carolina have one.
And technically neither does Missouri. Pretty sure KC's track is on the Kansas side.
Posted on 7/22/20 at 7:59 am to Draconian Sanctions
Bawcomville 500
Posted on 7/22/20 at 8:00 am to LSUBoo
South Carolina has Darlington
Posted on 7/22/20 at 8:03 am to Draconian Sanctions
the funds for the track went to latoya's bank account
Posted on 7/22/20 at 8:07 am to MikeHoncho47
I thought Darlington was in LA. Close to where they were gonna build the reservoir.
Posted on 7/22/20 at 8:15 am to Draconian Sanctions
Same reason Louisiana cant get any foreign investment into the state. Pols get too greedy and cant get a deal done.
Posted on 7/22/20 at 8:17 am to jlovel7
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I couldn’t imagine keeping a racing surface suitable for race cars in Louisiana
They can't even keep surfaces suitable for regular cars.
Posted on 7/22/20 at 8:20 am to Draconian Sanctions
Well you need a track and we aren’t exactly know for our road building and maintenance
Posted on 7/22/20 at 8:21 am to Draconian Sanctions
There was talks way back to build one at the base of 310 in luling. Didnt happen
Posted on 7/22/20 at 8:23 am to High C
As I recall there was talk about putting a NASCAR track out in New Orleans East near the old Six Flags park.
About 30 years ago, they would turn the streets of New Orleans into a Grand Prix race track. It was downtown on Poydras in the CBD. I remember watching it from my office window one year. I believe it had about a five year run and then just went away.
About 30 years ago, they would turn the streets of New Orleans into a Grand Prix race track. It was downtown on Poydras in the CBD. I remember watching it from my office window one year. I believe it had about a five year run and then just went away.
This post was edited on 7/22/20 at 8:36 am
Posted on 7/22/20 at 8:30 am to Draconian Sanctions
Not enough people in Louisiana Chew Tobacco or Dip Snuff.
Posted on 7/22/20 at 8:33 am to Draconian Sanctions
I thought there was a track around ethyl and south Louisiana
Posted on 7/22/20 at 8:35 am to VolsOut4Harambe
NASCAR isn’t big in Louisiana. Even in its prime 15-20 years ago.
If you go to Georgia, South and North Carolina and Tennessee, you’ll see more number decals on the backs of vehicles than you’ll ever see in Louisiana.
People say nascar has southern roots, but I would argue that they’re stronger and have always had more of a Southeast stronghold.
If you go to Georgia, South and North Carolina and Tennessee, you’ll see more number decals on the backs of vehicles than you’ll ever see in Louisiana.
People say nascar has southern roots, but I would argue that they’re stronger and have always had more of a Southeast stronghold.
Posted on 7/22/20 at 8:36 am to MMauler
I didnt know this. Pretty cool.
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