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May 15, 2012 By MICHAEL WARREN
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) has been considered Americas fastest growing sport, quickly becoming a national phenomenon. But a new economic study shows even NASCARs powerful engines havent been able to keep up with the Obama-era economy.
The study, from the pro-market think tank Public Notice and Race Fans 4 Freedom, finds that the economic downturn of the last several years has directly affected how NASCAR fans watch and enjoy their sport. Since 2009, race attendance per year has fallen below 4 million people, and the number has been declining severely as the unemployment rate has skyrocketed. The cost of attendingwith higher gas prices, less disposable income, and diminished financial securityhas increased.
The Obama Economy Is Wrecking NASCAR | The Weekly Standard
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) has been considered Americas fastest growing sport, quickly becoming a national phenomenon. But a new economic study shows even NASCARs powerful engines havent been able to keep up with the Obama-era economy.
The study, from the pro-market think tank Public Notice and Race Fans 4 Freedom, finds that the economic downturn of the last several years has directly affected how NASCAR fans watch and enjoy their sport. Since 2009, race attendance per year has fallen below 4 million people, and the number has been declining severely as the unemployment rate has skyrocketed. The cost of attendingwith higher gas prices, less disposable income, and diminished financial securityhas increased.
The Obama Economy Is Wrecking NASCAR | The Weekly Standard