Why the big deal about time between wins? NASCAR?

I always wondered that too! What's the big deal.

Because.....Look at Richard Petty. He's the 'KING' with 200 win's but they never mention the fact that he didn't win one race for the last 7 year's of his driving career! His very last race ended in a DNF! But he's rightfully still the KING in my book as well as the history books!!

I remember when one entire Cup season went by and Rusty Wallace didn't win 1 race! That was like the 'big shocker' that year.

Mark Martin is competitive as heck. So glad to see that!

Anyway.....No hub-bub here!

Some think it makes a driver look inconsistent even though they might run up front most every race. But what it comes down to is money. That's right...money. To be exact, sponsors money. All sponsors want their investment to do good and to win. The more the poplar the driver is the more the sponsors expect. But hey, what about the drivers view, I would think that going a long time between wins would be disheartening to a driver who is used to winning a few races a year like Jeff Gordon (just an example not meant to hurt anyone). These are just my opinions...,Good Luck to all this week with your picks

It's a combination of everything people have already said. Sponsors lay out piles of cash, so they expect success and exposure for their investment. Can't get more exposure then winning races on a regular basis.

And I think Jeff C. nailed a big piece of it when he said that the tv guys need something to build drama. As for the driver's prospective, I think it has alot to do with the fans. Drivers feel alot of responsibility to their fan base. These people drop bundles of money on merchandise and race tickets, all in support of their driver. And drivers feel as though they are letting the fans down with a long dry spell.

Because there are a few drivers that we fans are used to seeing win multiple races each year, and when those drivers don't win in a good while we notice it more.

Bragging rights. Plus when a race gets a little boring as some of the 1and1/2 milers do the announcers need something to "build drama".

But you're absolutely right....couldn't agree with you more. My team hasn't won in almost 10 years.....I quit counting A LONG TIME AGO.

Idk maybe just because people hate to lose?? Do you play cards to lose??If i'm competing against 50 others I expect to win all the time. So why wouldn't there be a big deal about time between wins??

points, prize money and momentum.