The Slow Death of NASCAR’s Crown Jewel Concept
It’s not just the Brickyard 400 that’s lost it’s luster among NASCAR’s crown jewel events in recent years.
James Krause joined Frontstretch in March 2024 as a contributor. Krause was born and raised in Illinois and graduated from Northern Illinois University. He currently works in Fort Wayne, Indiana covering minor league, college and high school sports. Outside of racing, Krause loves to keep up with football, music, anime and video games.
It’s not just the Brickyard 400 that’s lost it’s luster among NASCAR’s crown jewel events in recent years.
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