User blog:BJFRacing14/Low NASCAR TV ratings could hurt global satellite carriers

Former fans of this once-cherished, once-redneck sport voiced their displeasure for the constant rules changes, Toyota's dominance in the sport, and the doubtful future. A Charlotte Observer article can easily tell you what fans do not appreciate about NASCAR's sorry state of affails it's in right now.

Low TV ratings for NASCAR coverage have been one of several contributing factors as well as low attendance at some events so far this year. Dover Downs in Dover, DE has seen its lowest in years. Sky high ticket prices had shunned lots of fans from going to events like ones in Daytona and Talladega.

In February of this year, an endorsement for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was made by NASCAR CEO Brian France which angered a great number of Americans voicing disdain about him in regards to allegations of misconduct in several aspects.

With Toyota garnering more wins than American brands Ford, GM and Chrysler-Fiat's Dodge division combined, NASCAR fans aren't happy about it saying they're more favored than Ford and Chevy drivers

With all these factors in mind, I believe fans have had enough and are steadily dropping the sport, some dropping it for good.

With that, it leads to my question for our international friends like ABS. These factors are very concerning. ABS airs the live FOX and NBC feeds of NASCAR races throughout its season throughout all of Japan and on its other territorial networks. But I'm afraid that these factors may play into whether ABS should continue broadcasting NASCAR racing in Japan.

Low approval ratings from 2008 caused ABN Sports to drop NASCAR coverage altogether which then opened the doors for the network to focus on Intercontinental Motor Sports of America competition.

When considering these factors, are you dropping coverage of NASCAR in your country or will you continue it?