Persuasive Essay On Senexcar Racing

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There has been considerable concern over the mix of formats in the IndyCar races. Should the races be on oval tracks like NASCAR or be road/street races? This is a growing concern. NASCAR is more popular with the oval tracks and their fan population continues to grow. Indycar series has roots in the road/street races, but the target market has migrated to the NASCAR scene. The average fan prefers the oval tracks, but the IndyCar races are known for the road/street based racing.
There are growing concerns over the future of Indycar racing. The challenge is not only the target audience, but he obstacles that the drivers face when dealing with a variety of tracks they encounter in the racing season. More races are being held outside the United

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