Anyone see the start of Bristol today? If you are watching, look at the lack of people in the grand stands. Does not look like the stands are even half full. Remember back years ago when someone had to die for you to get a ticket to the race. All that I can say is NASCAR has done this to themselves. I turned to the race just to see how many people are in the stands.
Another factor is that nearby hotels are charging up to 300 dollars a night, according to an AP news article I Googled from 2019. I don't think the prices have gotten any cheaper.