What did you think of this year?

MJ_N_09 · 7 Nov 2009, 22:24 (Ref:2577867)

I sure think it was. Honestly, there wasn't a single good story besides Mark Martin and Montoya this year. With record amounts of S&Ps in all 3 series, titles in all 3 series locked up, and the entire rule farces, I'm not excited at all for next year. They better change lots of stuff.

You now know my opinion, but how about you guys? What did you all think?

**gomick** · 8 Nov 2009, 05:19 (Ref:2577980)

I enjoyed the season up until the chase started - enjoyed watching Ambrose mix it with the big boys...

rustyfan · 9 Nov 2009, 00:59 (Ref:2578568)

I've liked it quite a lot actually. As for the Chase, it's been kinda 'meh'.

Until what just happened at Texas, that is

MJ_N_09 · 9 Nov 2009, 01:47 (Ref:2578590)

*Hi 5* The irony is that the chase bored me to tears, until now that is.

fieldodreams79 · 11 Nov 2009, 02:53 (Ref:2579897)

more mediocre than last year.

being the optimist that i am, i expect more mediocreness for years to come.

but yeah, mark martin's year has been fantastic, but...well, i'll wait til this year is actually over to form an opinion on how fantastic his year actually was (or will be).

MJ_N_09 · 22 Nov 2009, 23:45 (Ref:2587456)

Yep, year was bad.

fieldodreams79 · 23 Nov 2009, 03:09 (Ref:2587524)

it was mark martin's "best year of (his) life."

i am still wondering if this "historic year" is good or bad for the sport.

BAD for me, at least.

JHamilton · 24 Nov 2009, 02:30 (Ref:2588186)

Well, I'd like to say it was bad, but I watched more Nascar this year than in the past 5 years. JPM, Mark Martin, and Stewart-Haas were terrific story lines.

FPV8U · 24 Nov 2009, 09:09 (Ref:2588289)

Ambrose 1st full cup season was encouraging (But then again so was his first busch season.. )

JPM's Chase form was nice to see but im hoping they don't put him in robot mode untill the Chase come 2010.

All the Ford Teams not only struggled but really sucked this year, Chevy & Toyota always seemed to be fighting for 90% of the wins..

HMS Dominating wasn't good for entertainment.

Neil22 · 26 Nov 2009, 06:16 (Ref:2589391)

I think the problem is the COT. I enjoyed the road races this year, but the roundys just left me cold. They can't seem to sell tickets, and the banter from NASCAR central was old two years ago. With everyone driving the same tin can, there is no brand identity, no chance to modify something, somehow, to go faster. I think NASCAR overspecified themselves right into boredom.

Knowlesy · 29 Nov 2009, 01:48 (Ref:2591068)

I enjoyed it generally. As a JPM fan it was exciting too.

Some really bad races in amongst it though. Then again, you'd be hard pressed to find a series that doesn't these days.

Steevp · 4 Dec 2009, 21:56 (Ref:2594211)

I became a fan this year, like most racing you need someone to follow or it's just cars going past. JPM gave me an "in" to the story and over the year I've gradually learned who all the other drivers are and found an appreciation of oval racing.

Like Knowlsey said there were a few dull races but on the whole I really enjoyed it. Feb can't come soon enough..

jellison · 5 Dec 2009, 20:23 (Ref:2594578)

I'd give it 7.5 out of 10.Need a few more road courses. JJ, Martin, Monty, Ambrose and Stewart.

More of the same with Monty getting plenty of wins in 2010.

MJ_N_09 · 6 Dec 2009, 21:47 (Ref:2595072)

Hmm. It seems like only the North Americans are unhappy with Nascar, but fans elsewhere have enjoyed the year. Maybe we could all learn a lesson from the fans across the pond.

**gomick** · 6 Dec 2009, 22:50 (Ref:2595107)

Guess we have only seen NASCAR since 2000, not the glory years of earlier like most North Americans...

fieldodreams79 · 7 Dec 2009, 13:18 (Ref:2595457)

honestly...the longing for old glories is never a good thing. i long for something that is interesting and exciting. NASCAR has become very bland, and like my foriegn comrades, i have found that the likes of JPM and Taz do make the series a bit more interesting...however, this thrill can't last too terribly long as we continue down the path of fabricated close finishes, bland new tracks, robotic F-1 driver like interviews, and bonehead excutive decisions.

MJ_N_09 · 8 Dec 2009, 21:23 (Ref:2596320)

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomick

Guess we have only seen NASCAR since 2000, not the glory years of earlier like most North Americans...

With 2 cars on the lead lap? No thanks!!!!!

fieldodreams79 · 8 Dec 2009, 22:58 (Ref:2596370)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJ_N_09

With 2 cars on the lead lap? No thanks!!!!!

Dover and Bristol comes to mind with this reference but......

**gomick** · 11 Dec 2009, 09:00 (Ref:2597782)

Maybe they where not glory years then, haha...

JHamilton · 11 Dec 2009, 20:24 (Ref:2598122)

I thought the late '80s into the mid '90s were great, but that's like, my opinion man.

Jimmy Magnusson · 11 Dec 2009, 21:05 (Ref:2598138)

I think there were a lot of decent races this year, but a bit too few really great ones. And yes, Mark Martin was great.

fieldodreams79 · 12 Dec 2009, 19:35 (Ref:2598622)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHamilton

I thought the late '80s into the mid '90s were great, but that's like, my opinion man.

i am fond of 1988, myself.

still the fayest q'ing car in NASCAR history.

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