Night racing has been popular at Daytona International Speedway since its inception at the 1998 Pepsi 400, but while it may be here to stay, it may not be an overriding, circuit-wide trend. At least Benny Parsons hopes not.
Television takes a bath.
Parsons was referring not specifically to races on Saturday nights, but Saturday night television ratings in general. Look at the ratings list at the end of each month. You don't see any. That's because it's the worst television night of the week. Winston Cup races are generally held on Sunday afternoons.