Within the newest growth in NASCAR’s ongoing constitution dispute, Netflix is the focus.
In accordance with Adam Stern of Sports activities Enterprise Journal, the sanctioning physique and NASCAR groups have come to a different roadblock, as some groups have mentioned they would not take part in season two of Netflix’s NASCAR documentary if a brand new constitution settlement is not struck earlier than the postseason begins at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sept. 8.
The dearth of a carried out deal between NASCAR and its groups has been an ongoing back-and-forth all through the season, with each side refusing to point out any lenience or any indicators of compromise.
In accordance with Stern, NASCAR has agreed for Netflix to provide a second season of “NASCAR: Full Velocity,” which premiered in January. The present centered on the 2023 NASCAR Cup Collection playoffs and the 2024 version would do the identical, specializing in this yr’s championship chase.
If groups opted out of taking part within the documentary, it may danger the present’s cancellation. In spite of everything, a present about the very best drivers within the sport chasing a championship that takes place with out involvement from mentioned drivers is not a really enthralling premise and if the likes of 23XI Racing, Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing or Crew Penske determined to not take part within the present, it might definitely lose luster and credibility.
With the aim of the present being to behave as NASCAR’s model of the favored System 1 present “Drive to Survive,” it would not look excellent for the supposed premier racing sequence in the USA to function a bare-bones effort showcasing essentially the most intense moments of the season.
On the coronary heart of the dialogue, nonetheless, one fact stays as clear as ever: With the tip of the season simply three months away, NASCAR and its groups should pull up their pants and are available to a deal. If they do not, the potential ramifications would solely harm the groups and NASCAR itself.
