I share the “back then” sentiment on almost every sport I follow. Racing, football, basketball, etc. Nothing seems as great as it was “back then”. But, is it because the sport has changed, or because we are getting old and don’t adapt well to change?
I watch a lot less racing and sports. Is it because the product is bad, or my focus has changed to other priorities?
With the amount of money thrown around in pro sports, its just a enterprise…nothing but a business, nothing more. Even boxing…the loser get 10 million??? Wtf. If you want to see a fight, the loser gets a bus ticket home. Lol.
It seems like amateur sports Is much more exciting…look at local dirt track racing…great action.
I ask myself these same questions all the time. Was it really better or has my perspective changed?
Am I jaded? Am I grumpy, old, and tired? The answer to most of these is “Yes”.
All professional racing nowadays is purely for entertainment. It doesnt exist without someone making a lot of money. As mentioned above, if you want to see good racing for the love of racing, go to your local dirt track and watch the mini-mods or the micro sprints or some other small support class.