Jan 29, 11:23 PM
Late this evening, I was feeling more bored and withdrawn-from-racing than usual. I am not usually found perusing the historical or statistical sites of NASCAR racing, as my mind has never been able to easily grasp and hold onto such things. I only remember specific races and dates if they touch me in a personal way, and even then I can mix up the exact year, or whether it was a spring or fall race. But boredom can drive you to do certain things you would not otherwise.
I came across a stray fact, one that said, '1/3 of the adult population of the United States, or 75 million people, are NASCAR fans'. While I may have read this statistic someplace before, my mind latched on it with great interest this time.
I have in my past worked at an agency that was a non-profit one, and I became more aware of how donations to worthy organizations work. I also volunteer my time as a coordinator for a local Tourette Syndrome support group, and I know that were it not for The United Way it would be unlikely we would be in existence. So my life’s circumstances have given me a greater appreciation of what can happen when people donate whatever they can to worthy causes.
Therefore, when I saw the 75,000,000 NASCAR fans figure, it kick-started the entrepreneurial part of my mind. What if all of those NASCAR fans gave one dollar towards something? Something that was universally agreed upon that would be beneficial to the sport, would improve the sport, or support a cause that all NASCAR fans find meritable in some way?
The possibilities are endless. I imagine $75 million would put lights for night racing at a lot of speedways, or a retractable roof over some of them. What about the installation of SAFER barriers at the tracks that still don't have them? How about a nice fund for drivers who have been injured in the past, and are struggling to survive these days? Or focus the money at such things as head injuries, or burns? Not that I am inferring anyone in NASCAR could be addicted to drugs or alcohol, but what about creating a substance-abuse program? How many donations to the many causes that NASCAR fans support could be contributed to?
The longer I think about it, the more the ideas roll. Before I break out a tambourine and start to yell things and make the veins in my forehead stick out, please consider the reality of what I am suggesting.
What are your suggestions for the 'NASCAR Fan $75 Million Fund'? Who knows? Maybe the four quarters in the bottom of your purse or jacket pocket could pay for a dream.
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john e Says:
Jan 30, 01:51 PMyou would have to offer them 75 cents in return for there dollar lol that leaves you25% thats the american way sad but true.still make a differance if put in the right hands tho.
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Russ Fitzgeraod Says:
Jan 30, 03:17 PMAs far as your idea to give the money to tracks to install safer barriers, lets remember that who owns most of these tracks, and the fat accounts they already have. And with all the T.V money and sponsership money Nascar could have long ago set up a fund for the few drivers with the career ending injuries. Once again I say they should pony up, they have plenty of money. A better idea is to support the cause of your choice, and support with as much money as you can afford. This to me seems the right thing to do. The Bruton Smiths and France family, owners of most all things NASCAR could easily take care of some of the responsibilities that you mentioned earlier. Now I can see supporting the Victory Junction Gang. If all fans gave a dollar to that, that would be wonderful, but please remember the other charties needing money, ones helping the poor, helping with their heat bills, and food for the poor. Those my friend are the ones really in need. God Bless the needy, and God Bless those that give.
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Kent Says:
Jan 30, 06:33 PMThere won’t be 75 million fans or money in a short period of time. When the France family totally ruins our racing, with the car of the future, we are seeing the start of IROC Nascar, then NASCAR will own all the cars and choose who get to drive.Better go back to the good old days or say goodbye to Cup racing
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Steve Says:
Jan 30, 10:04 PMMaybe we could give it to NASCAR to keep Toyota out next year.
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Jan 30, 12:01 PM
How about the Victory Junction Gang Camp!