The flags are flying everywhere. Ive heard Darrell Waltrip, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt and others booed and jeered at at but I never heard anyone boo Wendell Scott. Your information will not be shared with or sold to 3rd parties. This just goes to show that President Trump was on point when he tweeted last month that NASCAR ratings would suffer because of Wallaces antics. RELATED: James Woods Calls Out Bubba Wallace For Peddling Noose Theory On CNN After FBI Ruled It Wasnt. I pay to watch you perform I have no interest in your religion, politics. Unless you are a die-hard fan of the sport, people would rather watch condensed snippets of the race or read the highlights instead of actually spending time watching or subscribing to NASCAR real-time races. Emancipating Slaves, Enslaving Free Men by Jeffery Rogers Hummel. Fans across social media, including commenters on the 23XI Racing tweet, have voiced their lack of approval over the new number placement, with some not minding the change but wanting the numbers . Myself and severalFrontstretchwriters lost followers on Twitter simply by reporting Phelps and Wallaces actions this week. NASCAR agreed with its black driver and banned the Confederate flag. Learn what? On February 18, 2001, Dale Earnhardt hit a wall, and American motorsport was forever changed. There are multiple show cars, both street vehicles and race cars, that are placed throughout the concourses, setting the Daytona fan experience far above any other track. You can find Toms writing here, at CBSSports.com and Athlonsports.com, where hes been an editorial consultant for the annual racing magazine for 15 years. And theyve dove in head long into the culture wars. There are not many drivers of color, for a simple reason. It was nothing like any type of office environment I had ever worked at. The sport got its death sentence Sunday. On top of it all, I couldnt send or receive any texts or access the internet on or around the premises of the track, except for a small window of time that preceded the Xfinity Series event. BLM is a Marxist organization, no thank you. Funny how free speech is selectively protected. by Overall, continue to improve the fan experience. A trip to Martinsville Speedway is like taking a step back in time . All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. No one should feel uncomfortable when they come to a NASCAR race. Zero people care about your racist opinions. Square Enix. apologized to all of those great NASCAR drivers & officials who came to his aid, stood by his side, & were willing to sacrifice everything for him, only to find out that the whole thing was just another HOAX? NASCARs will get on their knees and as a long time race fan I would find that extremely offensive. These are absolutely NOT isolated experiences nor is it only a recent one. Theres going to be a lot of angry people that carry those flags proudly but its time for change, he said. For whatever reason, there are very few blacks participating in the entry levels. But hopefully, by Fall 2021 enough of these leagues will have changed course as a matter of economic survival as they try to woo back all the fans they lost as a result of their woke shenanigans. Corporate leaders are trying to appease an angry mob. Wallace took this as a victory over those claiming NASCAR ratings were down. oh it will be interesting to see what is broadcasted tonight. Look no further than the trend occurring with the Daytona 500, the sports premiere event that opens up every season in February. Most drivers would consider that an honor. It is a thick line we cannot cross anymore., Get back on the road where you came from.. Watch on. Its no secret that NASCARs ratings have dipped over the past decade. Is it going to happen now? I was real nervous a lot about that. A daily email update (Monday through Friday) providing racing news, commentary, features, and information from Frontstretch.comWe hate spam. Correct F1 and MOTOGP thats racing nascar going around in circles good napping material. Nick Geddes And it has taken far too long for us to hear their demands for change. My feelings toward Wallace are the same as I feel about other athletes and celebrities. How many NASCAR fans actually celebrate Kwanzaa? I think Nascar has a VERY long row to hoe. Lets look at a scenario. And why did it all of a sudden come back in the 1950s? Guys like Mike Bowles have to dance to the tune, so you cant blame him. Right up there with golf and tennis. Now72 years old, the racing organization has managed to evolve through the decades in order to meet the changing trends, technology, and preferences that directly affect the sport. Get you a ride on a Greyhound bus when the national anthem is over, longtime car owner Richard Childress said on pit road in September 2017. A life-long sports enthusiast, Nick shares a passion for sports writing and is proud to represent OutKick. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Racing and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. pic.twitter.com/jy1U48qeLX. 43 Chevy Camaro driver alleged that a noose was put in his garage before a race. They better make sure they dont piss off their paying customers to make those scrutinizing them from the sidelines happy. . They want NASCAR to remain true to its roots and be an escape from the days troubles. RELATED: Bubba Wallace Mocks Fellow NASCAR Drivers Christianity During Tantrum Over Loss. Trump was of course referring to Wallaces claim that he was a victim of a hate crime. But NASCAR forced the driver to reject the sponsorship due to the companys connection to the derogatory and vulgar euphemism., NASCARhas vowed to sue anyonewho makes Lets go Brandon merchandise that may resemble NASCARs symbolism. While it is true that some fans have voiced their displeasure with NASCAR's stance, it is also true that the sport has gained many new fans because of its support of the movement. Races to long with little ability to pass. This sports year is pretty much lost. A solid majority, unprompted, specifically mentioned NASCARs noncommittal stance on the anthem and its southern roots (i.e., Confederate flags) as to why theyd keep following the sport after their favorite retired. Been nice knowing you. There is no way NASCAR is going to want to wade into the deep waters that trying to censor what peoples t-shirts say will lead them. Not to mention that pesky Constitution thing about free speech. Youve answered History Buff s question as to why folks didnt fly the confederate flag for those years. Im sorry looking at a car emotionally scarred you, but thank you for being politically correct and exiting peacefully. NASCAR has made the final decision that the LGBcoin sponsorship for Brandon Brown is not an approved sponsorship to be on the car. Our nations founding fathers were indeed wise to recognize the importance of our rights and took steps to prevent our Government from abusing those rights, but they could never foresee the technology that allows The People to revoke rights AND punish others without our government being involved. Keep your racist rantings to things you know something about. We stand for what our flag represents. Stick a fork in NASCAR. Based outside Philadelphia, Bowles is a two-time Emmy winner in NASCAR television and has worked in racing production with FOX, TNT, and ESPN while appearing on-air for SIRIUS XM Radio and FOX Sports 1's former show, the Crowd Goes Wild. Having my sister, who works in retail, being threatened with You want me to put my knee on your neck and choke you out for doing nothing more than her job of asking for a receipt! Two-and-a-half years later, Dillon is widely credited with sparking NASCARs reaction to the George Floyd protest movement gripping America. People feel (yes, feel) attacked by what that flag symbolizes. Wallace soon became infamous after encouraging a hate hoax in the summer of 2020. Kid Rock, who is clearly not a fan of the show, told Entertainment Weekly: "I think it's the stupidest thing he's ever done in his life. Since the Black Lives Matter movement began, NASCAR has lost some fans. Youd be undoing tradition and history at some of the older tracks by modernizing the facility. She came across as traumatized by her experience, having to stop and cry several times, and large parts of her story came across as authentic. Any of his children, youd be proud to have in your family. Ill wait. If NASCAR wants people to start watching their races again, perhaps they should tell Bubba Wallace and other woke racers to focus on the sport and keep their personal politics out of it. Listen the only flag that should fly is the American flag. February 1, 2022, 4:38 pmupdated February 2, 2022, 12:22 pm NASCAR: Denny Hamlin at risk of missing Dover? The black community and all people of color have suffered in our country, Phelps said with the field stopped on the frontstretch. Like a lot of American politicians, they want to replace their people with a new and better people. The American flag can still be burned at a Nascar race which offends many but its free speech so its protected. You folded to an upstart driver that saw an opportunity to be the poster boy of the new NASCAR, and political group of snowflakes and racist haters. In what is believed to be the first time a competitor or official has kneeled during the national anthem in the Cup Series, NASCAR official Kirk Price took a stand against police brutality. pic.twitter.com/Ect8gsFDGv. A handful of tracks Ive visited in the past handful of years, including Darlington Raceway, Richmond Raceway, Bristol Motor Speedway, among others, all share at least a few of these aforementioned issues. Last Friday, after President Biden, left-wing activists, and the national media spent weeks peddling lies about Georgia's new voting law disproportionately impacting people of color, Major . gave a capitulation speech (probably spurred by a Sharpton shake-down) has me tuning out. Has @BubbaWallace apologized to all of those great NASCAR drivers & officials who came to his aid, stood by his side, & were willing to sacrifice everything for him, only to find out that the whole thing was just another HOAX? Look it up! At this past Sunday's Atlanta Motor Speedway race, the organization and multiple people showed support in the fight against inequality and injustice. Daytona International Speedway received massive upgrades in 2015, including stadium-style seating in many existing areas as well as an overhaul to the multi-level concourse, which enhanced the fan experience tenfold. Still leaves 73 years unaccounted for but its a start. When asked about Nascar's decision to include a car driven by Wallace with a Black Lives Matter message, nearly two-thirds of fans over the age of 40 supported the move, while 82% of fans under 40 did so. Confederate flags and t-shirts with flags will likely be banned soon. we need to learn from the past and grow each day. So many people gave their lives for it. And this too will soon be banned because it offends so many. If you dont comply they get a couple Bama Smokies to escort you to the exit gate. Ill wait. . Showed me that the new NASCAR is made up of douchebag White boy sissies. Brandon is truly Americas Driver., We are proud to support Brandon this season, to help him continue his American dream, he said. Ive known Donald for over 20 years, France said at a rally in Valdosta, Ga. Im going to tell you one thing: you know about his winning and success. pic.twitter.com/jeTH2Rmjm8, Theyre (NASCAR) trying to figure out How do we keep the long time die-hard NASCAR fans, but also get younger?, and instead of trying to appeal to them based on a sports related angle, theyre going with a woke angle, Travis said. The loss of fans has been a major blow to Nascar, but the organization has shown no signs of backing . Flags are a common . Not now. That sounds like a very political message. The driver announced the car, sponsored by LGBCoin, in December. Meanwhile NASCARs fan base is 75 percent whiteand just nine percent black. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. There are many people offended by it, how long before that is gone? Our sport must do better. Our country must do better . For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. When dale jr denounced the flag: https://www.autoweek.com/racing/nascar/a1872056/dale-earnhardt-dale-jr-both-opposed-confederate-flag/. So you were around in 1865 and traveled the south extensively to confirm that NO ONE flew the confederate flag during that period? Such a stupid business plan. NASCAR is not dying, although it is seeing a decline in viewership and attendances at the races. You dont need to use your phone during a race. The RAGE IN THE MACHINE is real and it will not run out of steam! NEWS: @CLGBTCC announces partnership with NASCAR. Ive been watching NASCAR for as long as Ive been able to operate a television. Southerners, a core fan demographic, see the flag as a symbol of regional pride and heritage. indeed. By: Jim Utter. While NASCAR may have topped this one chart, the number of viewers tuning in has plummeted in the wake of NASCAR banning the Confederate flag and catering to Black Lives Matter. This wont stop until NASCAR learns its fans arent happy with these changes. Admittedly, several of these rule changes have been beneficial to the sport, but some have unfortunately come across as marketing stunts that have turned away fans. NASCAR star Bubba Wallace reacted to a chart on Twitter that showed last weekends NASCAR race at Foxwoods Resort Casino as the top-watched sporting event of the weekend. Ive been attending oval track races since 1952. a poll came out the same day revealing that 34.5% of fans are watching fewer sports due to political and social messaging by leagues and players. A number of drivers participated in a league-sponsored video endorsing BLM and calling Americans to enact the radical movements agenda. From then on the South was identified in mass media, etc in a positive context with the battle flag. That seems like a distant memory. For as charming as it is, Martinsville Speedway needs an upgrade. beinig someone who grew up in the 60s and 70s, i pray the country doesnt digress. The support of sponsors like LGBcoin empowers us to be as competitive as possible and Im looking forward to competing hard on the track in 2022.. Sick shit. However this does not make it right. Birthplace of the KKK. Motorsports encompass a wide variety of classes that offernumerous choices for fans ofauto racing. Ive never been more proud of the sport than I have been in the last couple weeks. Go ahead and ban the Stars and Stripes and The National Anthem too.Im glad Junior Johnson and Dale Earnhardt are not here to see this mess. This won't stop until NASCAR learns its fans aren't happy with these changes. Now its all shot to hell. Bubba Wallace Gets Booed in Drivers Intro at The All Star Race from Bristol Motor Speedway. Charlie Kirk is the Founder and President of Turning Point USA, a national student movement dedicated to empowering young people to promote the principles of free markets and limited government. But the funny thing is, NASCARwas one of those leaguesthat became political andchampioned BLM. The above car is a NASCAR entry that is supposed to look like a Toyota Supra. So NASCARs position makes sense from this perspective. In the lawsuit you state that Nappy Headed Mo was a nickname that one person used for you. You already have a flag you can wave, you know, the one with 50 stars on it. We will pursue whoever (is using logos) and get that stuff, NASCAR president Steve Phelps said in November. In doing so, it took 70-plus years of complicated racial history and shred it to pieces. The exact quote attributable to Wallace (as per Jayskis) was: What about the American flag? Are not the take a knee, burn the flag protesters who do these things for the same reasons they express about the confederate flag. Even though Trumps disparaging comments toward Mexicans forced the sport to relocate its Xfinity and Gander RV & Outdoors Truck series banquets off Trump properties, France wasted no time lining up drivers offering support. BUBBA (of all people) running around in circles with BLM as his sponsor is the last straw. I for one, would be the first to tune in if NASCAR returns its focus to a love of racing. Karlo watched a lot of Mcgyver back in the 90's and grew up trying to be a Mr. fixit/jack of all trades. And one of those conversations happened in NASCAR in 2008, the year I sat down with Mauricia Grant for Sports Illustrated. signed: past fan from way back in the late 60s. He claimed a regular garage pull rope was actually a noose. In fact after races and fans were allowed to go in the pits to meet the drivers after a race Wendell always had a large group of fans around him. And its not racism. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. They havent been able to do that. Thats not OK. Its not OK that youre using our trademarks illegally, regardless of whether we agree with what the position is.. Screw that! This whole narrative is dumb for so many reasons, one of which I will never bow down to. DISCLAIMER: This site is 100% for entertainment purposes only and does not involve real money betting. You know what,,,, Tough Shit. The South was Right by James & Walt Kennedy The full transcript of that interview is here. The rise of social media as a tool, pastime, or source of information and entertainment has certainly affected most sports, NASCAR included. One flag NASCAR now seemingly embraces is the gay pride flag. Among those on the stage that day: NASCARs Most Popular Driver award winner Chase Elliott. This is all done to attract a more liberal and diverse audience. The sport received its death sentence last Sunday. Fans said they didn't want to hear about social justice, and banning the Confederate flag . In this video I talk about a topic that has been up for debate for nearly a decade now, and that is why is NASCAR losing so many fans? Mary Turner lynching. as victims. They don't want wokeness to ruin their favorite sport. Corporate leaders are trying to appease an angry mob. The No. Nascar Losing Fans Over Blm. Interestingly, it has been said that NASCAR has been getting younger (the drivers) and older (the fans) at the same time. NASCAR is stupid. Phelps said this was done to disaffiliate the stock car league from politics in general. I will not watch the race tomorrow. The partnership marks the latest crypto outfit to back a NASCAR driver and team, a growing trend not only in motorsports but across all professional sports leagues. Do these flags not offend some people? The best thing I can do, as a leader and a journalist, is simply listen. For some readers, this article will be the last they read on this website. Last week, the . Martinsville Speedway isnt alone. The "Let's Go Brandon" phrase has been used as a derisive attack on President Joe Biden which substitutes that phrase for a phrase that has a curse word in it. Wouldnt that be politically correct? This could be written off as just a cringe yet ultimately insignificant corporate statement. Now bubba wants more fans to stop coming to races. You are agreeing to OutKick's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, but don't worry we don't spam. The kind of television with a rotary knob. But those days are sadly now gone. Nascar Losing Fans Over Blm. Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) January 5, 2022. Scotts lone victory, in Jacksonville at 1963, wasnt given to him until hours after the race due to a scoring error. They want a league that reflects their values instead of delivering BLM lectures and flag bans. Take your stupid flags home. But as these protests keep gripping the country, over two weeks in, its a rare moment the sport shouldtake a political stance and fight for it. The black community and all people of color have suffered in our country and it has taken far too long for us to hear their demands for change. Our country must do better. A fan of cars and bikes, and most anything with an engine, he divides his time between work and family. That I would get hurt. regardless of what goes on in the world, we CANNOT REWRITE HISTORY. Wallace remains the lone African-American driver on the 40-car grid each week. It is 11PM along the Blvd at Talladega. NASCAR made no bones about supporting that segregation in its early days. Traveling out of town to attend a NASCAR event would sometimes require staying at a hotel in order to maximize the time and effort spent during getting there. If we do our job right, when you think of us, and you hear, Lets Go Brandon, youll think and feel, Lets Go America., Having the financial support of LGBcoin is incredible, especially at such a pivotal time in our teams growth as we work to build to the next level of competition, the driver said. NASCAR, whose main fan base is in the South, which traditionally votes Republican, has banned driver Brandon Brown from driving a Lets Go Brandon themed car. Brandonbilt Motorsports (BMS) announced today that cryptocurrency meme coinLGBcoin.io(LGBcoin / $LGB) has signed on as the teams full season primary partner for the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) season, the press release said. When not at work, Karlo spends his time at home, with family, either being the cook or fixit guy in his house. @NBCSN earned 2.2 million viewers for Sunday's #Foxwoods301 @NHMS, down from 2.8 million for last year's race. Its been a wort on the sport for DECADES. Wake up! Thinkin Out Loud at Dover: For Ross Chastain, When Does Im Sorry Not Be Enough? 16. So be it. Stock Car Scoop: How Huge is Dover Win for Martin Truex Jr, Joe Gibbs Racing? No martinsville for me and no more track visits ! Are you really Americans? Compare that 2.5% rate of black athletes competing at the highest level to over 80% for the NBA. Of course, its easy to argue the points: you can get a seat cushion for the bleacher seats so they dont become unbearable to sit in. The one your fathers and grandfathers fought under. So, anything goes it wasnt controlled. He was in the same boat with Cecil Gordon, Elmo Langley, Bill Siefert, J D McDuffue and a host of others. Personally Ive always thought the confederate flag LOOKED cool (Ive always thought the British and Brazilian flags LOOKED cool too). NASCAR is actively looking to draw in more fans, but at the expense of its die-hard fan base, says OutKicks Clay Travis. Folks are nit flying that flag as a symbol of racial hatred. Everything woke turns to shit. I felt that everybody was so loose, the culture in the garage was loose. 25 years watching NASCAR and they are going political with BLM on a race car Im done with NASCAR until they stick to racing . The pandering is a huge problem and not doing anybody in America any good. A back marker crash maker whod normally get very little tv exposure is going to be the center of fawning attention for a cause celebre that is awash in emotion, not facts. Wallace, as an exclamation point on top, then pushed for the removal of confederate flags in an interview with CNNs Don Lemon. He's a sacred American institution of rock 'n' roll, and he . They will have to, otherwise the media and social justice warriors will target them and attack not just NASCAR, but also any/all sponsors in NASCAR until they concede. If France wants to lose the support of millions of fans, this is a sure way to do it. Designed & Developed by Precision Creations. As streaming services provide instant entertainment whileNASCARhas scheduled andlengthy race events,thecomparison is similar toordering drive-thru (cheap and convenient) versusdining at a fine restaurant (pricier and takes longer before you can eat). We will look in more detail into the trends in . My local track will be getting all of my money. I like some of the drivers. Get the Daily OutKick and get smarter every day. Nearly every American sports entity embraced politics and became a propaganda vehicle for Black Lives Matter in the summer of 2020. No one ever insisted the record be publicly corrected and an apology issued by Wallace for that reckless stupidity, and down the toilet bowl the sport now goes. If you fly them on track property then they decide what is free speech and can tell you to take them down. https://t.co/iPUGcvvpfj, USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) June 9, 2020. Heading out every week felt like sometimes, especially on the long road trips with one official, our conversation always went back to the KKK with him. Start and finish are the only parts worth watching. Its a moment in which his outlook on the sport changed forever. This sport was hemorrhaging fans before going woke. But now comes news of additional scoldings delivered via . When Im at the track on race days, I like to hop on Twitter to get the latest breaking news before the race and see what drivers and teams are saying. That includes President Donald Trump who recently took at a swing at NASCAR and Bubba Wallace on Twitter. The NFL lost interest during the national anthem protests because fans, expecting sports to be a diversion, were thrown headfirst into politics instead. Been seeing this crap for decades! NASCAR President Steve Phelps said Friday "it was the right time" for the sport to address social justice and racism issues last year and the focus "will continue.". The cold weather made the metal bleacher-style seating miserable to sit on. We are told to respect others and their feelings while disrespecting those we dont agree with. The drivers should take a stand and not race if the Stars and Bars fly at any event. were all getting caught up in the flurry of events this all stems from racism. When they allowed a car with BLM painted on the side to run in their races, I shut off the TV. Nick Geddes is a 2021 graduate of the University of Central Florida with a bachelors degree in Journalism. In the wake of George Floyds death in the summer of 2020, NASCAR announced the banning of all Confederate flags being displayed at races. If someone does something that makes you uncomfortable then maybe its your problem. The discovery came on the heels of some fans protesting NASCAR's Confederate flag ban by brandishing their flags outside of the track's gates in protest. Some tracks have been slowly making renovations to enhance the fan experience. Not saying I agree but that pesky Constitution thing aint what it used to be. This ability to adapt however seems insufficient as NASCAR has recorded a staggering 50% viewership drop in the last 5 years along with substantial admission decline that has varied from 12 -30% percent from 2012 to 2018. We are thrilled to partner with Brandonbilt Motorsports and Brandon Brown for the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, James Koutoulas, founder of Typhoon Capital Management, said. That doesnt matter to Wallacehe sees it as racist. Anybody that works for me should respect the country we live in. Thats life and thats the boat we are all in. War Crimes Against Southern Civilians by Walter Cisco (Wednesdays) Tom spends his time overseeing Frontstretchs 40+ staff members as its majority owner and Editor-in-Chief. . In a heartbeat, a sport with momentum formed from its early, successful return from COVID-19 gambled by entering the political arena. But it didnt stop with Phelps. Not how it works in the real world, they will keep at it!! Travis appeared on FOX News The Ingraham Angle Monday to discuss why NASCAR is failing at gaining new viewers. On a recent weekend trip to the Paperclip, it was a little hard to enjoy certain elements of the fan experience.
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