Posted on 02/28/2006 1:54:22 PM PST by devane617
Not true. I want to hear the real story from Atlanta NASCAR fans, not Mr Orr. I suspect most here knows his motivation for making this dumb-ass statement.
IMHO, the Hall belongs in Daytona..
I suspect it's because nobody likes going to Atlanta.
"IMHO, the Hall belongs in Daytona.."
Agreed.
Hey if they want the Nascar Hall Of Fame on a "dirt" road go ahead and put it in Charlotte. They could have it in a place people acually go to in Atlanta and Daytona
Do either of you see racial overtones to his statement?
if Atlanta got it, where in the world would they put it? the logical place is near/next to Atlanta Motor Speedway, but it's out of the way for the tourist types, unless they want to drive 30 miles or so to see it. It'd have to go near/in downtown and that's a sure way to kill the project..
"I suspect it's because nobody likes going to Atlanta."
Charlotte's no tourist mecca, I assure you (having lived there for 3 years).
see racial overtones to whose statement?
"It'd have to go near/in downtown and that's a sure way to kill the project.."
That was my thought as well. Georgia is a beautiful state but my brother and I joke about Atlanta a lot. It is just almost impossible to get around in that city. God forbid you get lost, too.
"It'd have to go near/in downtown and that's a sure way to kill the project.."
I dunno. If they stuck it near the GA Aquarium (which appears to be doing very well), it might have a chance.
Agreed. For one thing, it's almost impossible to get anything to eat "Uptown" on a weekend.
Nascar was born in Atlanta at the old Peach Bowl. A customer of mine told me his daddy owned the Peach Bowl and they were behind on their rent. The old man sent him down there to collect the rent or kick them out. They didn't have the money and offered them stock instead. The old man told them "hell no".
I live in Atlanta..actually about 40 miles NNW of the city..near the aquarium might be a good location actually now that I think about it..however, I still believe it belongs in Daytona..
This deal hinges on who lines to pockets of the France family with the most green.
and that's the core of the issue..who's willin to pay the most..
How many people drive through Atlanta each year as opposed to Charlotte, or Daytona. I do not have the numbers, but I would guess Atlanta wins several times over.
how many people go to daytona to see the track or go to NASCAR USA which is right next door?? probably 1000 times more than drive down to atlanta motor speedway to see it..
I'm just saying, I personally think it belongs in daytona within walking distance from the track..
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