LIVE is a mistake. Even if not an oildown, they generally run the tractors down the track between every pair of fuel cars. I don't particularly care to see that when at the track, much less while sitting on my couch. At the track, you don't have many choices other than to sit there and wait. At home I have PLENTY of better things to do.
As far as the racing being pre-empted by whatever......it is all about ratings. Baseball, womens field hockey, whatever, ALL draws better ratings than the NHRA telecast............so guess what, it gets pushed back. THAT fact will NEVER change on ESPN. Remains to be seen what FOX will do
At the track I have to pay 3-5 dollars for a cold bottle of water and suffer thru the track dragging. At home I sit with the air conditioning on, FREE well water, and a dozen chicken wings. Don't get me wrong I love being there but paying high food and water prices take the joy out of it.
