Guest Andrea Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Well, my sons just got back yesterday from the race. Instead of hearing stories of how great the race was.............all I heard was how horrible the people were and how soaked they got from all the beer flying around. Apparently at the end of the race there were a lot of miffed spectators who were ticked off cause their driver didn't win. So what did they do???????? They started chunking beer bottles. My children were caught in the middle of all this b.s. My son even said "Mom, there were people walking around with blood running down the sides of their faces from the glass". You know.................it's pretty sad when you can't even let your children enjoy a NASCAR race because of all the trashy people who attend. The cursing and the alcohol was appalling. Needless to say.................they will NEVER go back. They were NOT impressed at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY Man, that stinks. I guess I lucked out up in Richmond. It was a good time. The guys next to me drank beer the whole time, but they were having fun and never made me uncomfortable with my boy being there. Sorry to hear that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY It is sad that people have to act that way, and I'd be willing to bet that it was Jr fans at that. Sad thing here is to that this kind of actions are what society is coming to. When I went to Talladega last year, the people I went with are BIG Jr fans, as I am, but when Grodo won, the girl started BAWLING, saying anyone but Gordon.........Really changed my opinion of wanting to go to another race Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY That is really sad!! It should never happen!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY That's why you'll never see me at Talladega. Not all races are like that Andrea, trust me. My buddy at work told me that on Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain Sunday night, all it was was Jr. fans calling up saying Vickers and HMS should be banned from the sport, and that everyone should move out of the way for Junior. Junior is not the end-all, be-all of NASCAR, its just sad that too mnay people live and breath on what happens to him on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY They WERE Jr. fans. My son was afraid to root for his driver because he was surrounded by Jr. fans. He said "those people wre drunk and mean". Glad my husband did not go. I'd be bailing him out of jail............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY I'm sure Junior fans weren't the only ones. It only seems to happen at Talladega, maybe it has to do with the fans down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganHuntr1 Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY [ QUOTE ] I'm sure Junior fans weren't the only ones. It only seems to happen at Talladega, maybe it has to do with the fans down there. [/ QUOTE ] If i remember right...JR Fans have done this a couple times before........ lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY I bet they were JR fans, since he was involved in a wreck that took him outta the lead by a Hendricks car....... If he hadn't gotten in a wreck, NONE of that would have happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY My in-laws go to all the races. I asked them if it was just as bad at Daytona and they said yeah, except not as bad with the alcohol. The swearing and rudeness is just as bad though. I'm sorry, but I can't be around people like that! Glad the NFL isn't like that. We had such a good time at the Jags game. None of the people were rude. They weren't cussing up a storm. They weren't slinging their drinks at others. My kids had a ball. Another place I won't take my kids...........college football games. If the seats are in the student section....you can forget it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY Fans and lots of beer don't mix especially when Jr. is taken out. Sorry your kids had to experience it. What I would do, write the Talledega Speedway and tell them your experience, who knows you might get free tickets to a future race. If you sit and complain on here they won't take notice and action, if you contact them or even NASCAR at least they will be aware of what ruined their experience. Please write them an email, you will be surprised that they do take notice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY Sorry your sons had a bad experience Andrea, it's really too bad that those people had to ruin it for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY [ QUOTE ] Fans and lots of beer don't mix especially when Jr. is taken out. Sorry your kids had to experience it. What I would do, write the Talledega Speedway and tell them your experience, who knows you might get free tickets to a future race. If you sit and complain on here they won't take notice and action, if you contact them or even NASCAR at least they will be aware of what ruined their experience. Please write them an email, you will be surprised that they do take notice! [/ QUOTE ] I might just do that. But I hope they don't send us tickets cause there's no way I would sit thru that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY Write them, tell them what they saw and the impact it had on them. NASCAR is suppose to be a family sport. Maybe they will beef up security, maybe they will do nothing. I think if they hear you they will get back with you and at least offer their apologies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkrie1357 Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY We had the same types sitting by us. Very Rude & Obnoxious if you weren't cheering for the 8 or the 20. (not picking on the drivers) Actually throwing stuff at other Fans (not bottles). Didn't hit us. but still very SAD!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY [ QUOTE ] Write them, tell them what they saw and the impact it had on them. NASCAR is suppose to be a family sport. Maybe they will beef up security, maybe they will do nothing. I think if they hear you they will get back with you and at least offer their apologies. [/ QUOTE ] I am having a hard time locating an email address for Talladega Superspeedway or NASCAR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Write them, tell them what they saw and the impact it had on them. NASCAR is suppose to be a family sport. Maybe they will beef up security, maybe they will do nothing. I think if they hear you they will get back with you and at least offer their apologies. [/ QUOTE ] I am having a hard time locating an email address for Talladega Superspeedway or NASCAR. [/ QUOTE ] Contact Us Talladega Superspeedway PO Box 777 Talladega, AL 35161 Ticket Office Phone: 877-Go2-DEGA (877-462-3342) 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Central Time) TDD: 1-866-ISC-TRAK (For our hearing impaired guests) trying calling them directly or send a letter via snail mail. I'll see what I can come up with NASCAR, they are sneaking about hiding contact information! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY Found something: Public Relations Contact this department to ask questions and share opinions on NASCAR rules, regulations, and any issues. (Issues related to purchasing tickets should be submitted to the individual tracks) Contact: fanfeedback@NASCAR.COM NASCAR P.O. Box 2875 Daytona Beach, FL 32120 telephone: (386) 253-0611 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY [ QUOTE ] Found something: Public Relations Contact this department to ask questions and share opinions on NASCAR rules, regulations, and any issues. (Issues related to purchasing tickets should be submitted to the individual tracks) Contact: fanfeedback@NASCAR.COM NASCAR P.O. Box 2875 Daytona Beach, FL 32120 telephone: (386) 253-0611 [/ QUOTE ] Thanks a bunch!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY Anything to keep race fans, its when they don't come back that hurts my sport a lot. Sometimes a good short track race in your local area beats NASCAR but then again, 190 MPH at 'Dega is simply awesome too. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY Email sent. I wonder if they will respond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY let us know if they reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowhntr Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY It is true that Jr has quite a large fan base at 'dega. I mean they don't call it Dale'edega for nothing. However, I take a little offense at ALL of the Jr. fans being lumped into the beer drinking, bottle chunking crowd. I was at Talledega this spring when Jr. got spun by Carl Edwards. Neither me nor my wife cussed, threw a beer bottle, or berated a Carl Edwards fan sitting near us. It is safe to say that when you get 150,000 people in one place there will be several bad apples in the bunch but please don't group all of the Jr. fans into that. Andrea, I hope that the speedway replies to you if nothing else maybe they will eliminate coolers or glass bottles from the grandstands. I renewed my spring race seats and I will be back next year with bells on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY [ QUOTE ] It is true that Jr has quite a large fan base at 'dega. I mean they don't call it Dale'edega for nothing. However, I take a little offense at ALL of the Jr. fans being lumped into the beer drinking, bottle chunking crowd. I was at Talledega this spring when Jr. got spun by Carl Edwards. Neither me nor my wife cussed, threw a beer bottle, or berated a Carl Edwards fan sitting near us. It is safe to say that when you get 150,000 people in one place there will be several bad apples in the bunch but please don't group all of the Jr. fans into that. Andrea, I hope that the speedway replies to you if nothing else maybe they will eliminate coolers or glass bottles from the grandstands. I renewed my spring race seats and I will be back next year with bells on. [/ QUOTE ] I only said that the group surrounding my kids were Jr. fans. I know that not all people are like that. My in-laws certainly are not and they go all the time. If NASCAR replies I will be surprised. But, you never know............. The least they can do is employ some sort of security or law enforcement like other venues do. And eject those idiots that wanna fight and throw their booze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowhntr Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Re: Talladega: TRASHY Andrea, I apologize. My comments were not meant to be directed at you or anyone else in particular just a generalized statement. Come on up to the Moss-Thornton Tower. The crowd up there seems pretty laid back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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