Following last weekend’s race at Bristol Motor Speedway, drivers and fans alike criticized NASCAR for persisting with the controversial “dirt” event. With rising disapproval, many question if continuing the event is worthwhile.
NASCAR’s SVP of Competition, Elton Sawyer, shared insights about the decision-making process. He stated, “All those things we put on the table. You look at the logistics, you look at the time of year, you look at the facility.”
He emphasized the importance of evaluating the end results, fan enjoyment, and whether a good crowd shows up or if there is a good TV audience. Sawyer continued, “So all of those things, you know, those decisions are not made in a vacuum.”
Tony Stewart, a well-known fanatic of dirt racing, had previously voiced his support for the Bristol dirt event. The growing call from fans and fellow drivers for NASCAR to return to the concrete version of the iconic track may understandably upset Stewart.
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