[NOTE: I've received many inquiries about attendance figures and how they've changed in NASCAR over time. Some of my focus this fall will be on the factors that influence potential attendees' trips to types of NASCAR races. I'll quantify the effect of Cup drivers' participation in the Grand National Series. …
[NOTE: There are a lot of fun and interesting research pieces that will be posted in the coming weeks. Cup Series attendance. Grand National Series attendance. The Dale, Jr., Effect. Scheduling changes. Please be patient. Good research takes time. As always, you can forward to me your questions, critiques, and …
[NOTE: This entry is a bit long, but it's straightforward with plenty of graphics to create intriguing perspectives. As I always emphasize, my research intends to supplement -- not reject -- anecdotal evidence provided by those in industry. Mr. Gossage, the inspiration to this article, has a much different job …