Spring’s coming.
Wherever you live, there’s probably a local speedway. It could be asphalt or dirt, but there are scores of local heroes who race every week for a few bucks and a trophy.
They’re sponsored by local businesses.
NASCAR is fine but, for a small fraction of what a Sprint Cup race costs to attend (plus travel, lodging, meals), you can grab a seat, make friends (who, most likely, attend every week), ask questions, and have a great time.
After the race, you won’t need a stack of expensive credentials to visit the pits. Just visit the pits and meet your local drivers.
Local, grassroots racing is alive and well in the U.S., but could always use a few more butts in the seats.
Don’t know where your local track is? Go here: http://www.chasinracin.com/
See you at the races!
Thanks for the reminder!
Racing is truly a universal sport and there are a lot of local tracks that deliver a solid racing product.
I have a nephew racing SuperStock at a local track in Minnesota, clay/dirt track. They still pack ‘em in Saturday nights.