| You and I may know who critics are and what they are famous for. They are the people who give logical judgements, study, observation or interpretation on a subject they are knowledgeable of. In society you can find professional and even amateur critics who give their views, interpret and/or judge performances and many other works. These critics also tend to publish these remarks. Critics give criticisms, constructive and destructive according to the situation, work or performance. But based on whether the criticism is good or bad, it can be ignored or accepted.
With this in mind, let us now look at what kinds of criticisms are seen for NASCAR? Just like other sanctioning bodies and professional leagues, criticism has been thrown at NASCAR on a range of topics from several critics. Some critics refer to the NASCAR’s policies, business structures and decision making as being dominated by the France-family, who are descendents of Bill France Sr. who initiated NASCAR. Many critics also have taken the subject of variance between stock cars and NASCAR vehicles, as their area of discussion. A common area for NASCAR critics (and for many other motor sports) is the queries on pollution, fuel consumption and emissions. There is also criticism about using lead additives in gasoline.
Critics have their eyes open on NASCAR’s every move. For example as NASCAR proclaims, that with the aim of improving the national appeal of the game that it has started to hold races at new tracks rather than sticking to few traditional tracks. But this in a way has become a disappointment for many traditional NASCAR fans.
Critics have also challenged NASCAR on the frequency and different types of caution flags in use. Criticisms on this subject suggest that the results of the NASCAR races are being influenced on. They, the critics, voice aloud their opinion that the objective behind this is not about safety, though NASCAR states so, but it is seen as a plan for closer racing. As NASCAR fans, you may have noticed that increasing numbers of Cup drivers can be seen competing time and again in races of Nationwide Series. This has become a greatly debated subject by critics.
NASCAR has benefited by taking on matters discussed by critics and taking action on it appropriately. For example, though at first NASCAR opposed the suggestion for traveling medical specialist and using crash recorders, it now agrees that steps like these have to be taken to keep the spirit of the sport among the community.
You may now be aware of what details critics look into when it comes to NASCAR. Their criticisms may even be published on many magazines. Though critics may touch even very sensitive areas, their criticisms regarding the subject may not be so sensitive. This is what critics do best. Tell what they feel and have researched on as it is, with no fine tuning to suit sensitive readers on the subject, who are the exact audience they aim. |
