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NASCAR: Humble Beginnings
NASCAR began in back yards and back streets. It began in Daytona Beach, Florida, in the early 1900′s. By 1935, its renown had spread to Washington, D.C. A mechanic from that area named William France, Sr., became aware of the street racing going on in Daytona, and just had to become a part of it. He relocated for that purpose, and by 1936, had placed fifth in a local race. Shortly thereafter he called a meeting of those who supported racers and raced in the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) because he sensed its already significant fan base was beginning to expand, and because he felt the current drivers were being taken advantage of by the “supporters” of the sport, who would often simply refuse to pay their drivers, and the winners of the races. That meeting was held in the Ebony Bar, in the Streamline Hotel of Daytona Beach, and was memorialized by notes taken on a bar napkin.
Since its inception in 1948, NASCAR has grown, involving itself in various types of racing in various locations across the country. Likely a portion of NASCAR’s incredible success has been its versatile ticketing system. Not only does a fan with a NASCAR ticket have access to the largest stock car race in the country, that fan also gets to have fun at a national racing series, of which there are three: the Sprint Cup, the Nationwide Series, and the Craftsmen Truck Series. That same ticket also allows access to regional fun, such as the Whelen All-American Series (amateur auto racing); the Whelen Modified Tour (NASCAR modified division); and the NASCAR Local Racing (four geographic series).
NASCAR: THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
NASCAR’s popularity has driven itself quite literally around the world. This sport is currently broadcast in over 150 countries and has held exhibition races in both Australia and Japan. Based on popularity, and in large part on its estimated three billion dollar product and ticket sales, NASCAR has parked itself in the number two spot for most popular sports watched on TV – second only to the National Football League. It would seem, however, that there is no place quite like home. NASCAR has several offices in North Carolina, and two international cities, but nothing at all like you might expect from such a profitable and popular sport. Despite its profits, and its popularity, NASCAR’s roots remain right where they were first planted – in Daytona Beach, Florida.
NASCAR: BE IT EVER SO HUMBLE, YOU CAN NOT WATCH IT FROM HOME
NASCAR knows why it is what it is: the fans. The fans even know why NASCAR it what it is: THE FANS! It’s why a race must be seen at the track: THE FANS! They’re loud, they’re proud, and they make NASCAR what it is.
The fans truly are NASCAR. They create the excitement, because it’s real for them. They create the anticipation, because it’s real for them. They’ve waited an entire off-season for the chance to buy their hot dogs and beer, and holler with their fellow fans. No matter the weather, a real NASCAR fan will be there. It’s a way of life.
You call yourself a NASCAR fan – so where’s your ticket? The season starts on February 12, 2009 at Daytona Beach, and the tickets are going fast. If you’re truly a fan, then you’d better buy your ticket now. Be where the sport itself started, when the season starts. Don’t be the only one sitting at home.
Because you can bet that all the REAL fans will be where the action is. In fact, you can bet that most of the REAL fans have already purchased their tickets. They’ll be watching the Sprint Cup, the Nationwide, or the Craftsmen Truck – whichever one they want. Because they’ll have the ticket!! It’s the ONLY way to see it ALL!
BE who everyone wants to be – a NASCAR ticket holder; BE where everyone wants to be – in Daytona on February 12th; BE the envy of EVERYONE – BUY your tickets, and BUY them NOW!
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