Any of his children, youd be proud to have in your family. Seems to me that Bubba will have a ride as long as he wants it. DISCLAIMER: This site is 100% for entertainment purposes only and does not involve real money betting. NASCAR has been losing fans over the last few years, as its heyday in the early 2000s saw crowds of up to 50,000 for every Cup Series race. But it didnt stop with Phelps. Especially Brandon. In hindsight, we should have, I should have used the word "alleged" in our . NASCAR is tired of its white, conservative fans. When dale jr denounced the flag: https://www.autoweek.com/racing/nascar/a1872056/dale-earnhardt-dale-jr-both-opposed-confederate-flag/. Nascar Losing Fans Over Blm. Brandon is truly Americas Driver., We are proud to support Brandon this season, to help him continue his American dream, he said. 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. 12 years is not a long time ago for a sport thats spent the better part of the 21st century trying to redefine its image. I encourage NASCAR to have those conversations we should not be able to have an argument over that. Its a moment in which his outlook on the sport changed forever. I am going to go on a limb and say, none of your are racists (i could be right, i could be wrong) but maybe its time to just HAVE THE CONVERSATION and then figure it out. Zero people care about your racist opinions. Your email address will not be sold or shared with anyone else. They better be real careful with what happens during the anthem. Think that is already happening over the last years. February 1, 2022, 4:38 pmupdated February 2, 2022, 12:22 pm And George Wallace will save it.. 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. 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). It was such a weird, freaky thing to say where I started thinking, Is that a flirtation or is that a threat?. NASCAR: 2022 Dover - Full starting lineup, updates, Blue Man Group Makes Appearance at 2022 NFL Draft, NASCAR dug their own hole with Denny Hamlin controversy. Southerners, a core fan demographic, see the flag as a symbol of regional pride and heritage. The cold weather made the metal bleacher-style seating miserable to sit on. BUBBA (of all people) running around in circles with BLM as his sponsor is the last straw. Forty percent of them live in the south. 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. Get the Daily OutKick and get smarter every day. When not at work, Karlo spends his time at home, with family, either being the cook or fixit guy in his house. If you can burn the American flag as freedom of speech then you can wave the Confederate Flag the same. 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. Fans said they didn't want to hear about social justice, and banning the Confederate flag . Not just limited to NASCAR but to many other sports as well is the gradual retirement of its well-known athletes that were the main draw for people to watch the events. Well, as a 55 year old white male living in a 97% black/brown enclave just outside Washington, DC I can personally understand what its like to suffer prejudice due to the color of my skin. Bubba Wallace, in a CNN appearance Monday night (June 8), said the sport needs to ban confederate flags, for decades a symbol of its southern roots. We stand for what our flag represents. Earnhardt was a legend. @NBCSN earned 2.2 million viewers for Sunday's #Foxwoods301 @NHMS, down from 2.8 million for last year's race. Just eight years prior, Jimmie Johnsons win at The Great American Race in 2013 garnered a 9.9 rating and 16.65 million viewers. Copyright 2023 Charlie Kirk All rights reserved | Privacy Policy, Woman With No Medical Qualifications Arrested After Giving Minor Vaccine. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Ive been attending oval track races since 1952. A life-long sports enthusiast, Nick shares a passion for sports writing and is proud to represent OutKick. Related:15 Rules Every NASCAR Employee Has To Follow. The Kwanzaa tweet symbolizes the woke push by one of Americas most conservative formats. How many NASCAR fans actually celebrate Kwanzaa? And Kirk Price, an African-American official, was celebrated, not criticized, as he knelt during Sundays (June 7) national anthem at Atlanta Motor Speedway prior to the NASCAR Cup Series race. Ive always been curious why folks didnt fly the Confederate flag between 1865-1954? In a tweet sent just a few days after its Kwanzaa post, the league announced a new partnership with the Carolinas LGBT Chamber of Commerce. A fairly new challenge that spectator sports now have to contend with is the rise of the various streaming services that offer varied content that is available across a variety of platforms. This BS with the virtual signaling and apologies for being WHITE, is just absurd. One more thing to ponder. Been nice knowing you. With Nascar, it is slowly failing to capture the younger audience. Stop this crap. For as charming as it is, Martinsville Speedway needs an upgrade. "The study shows that Nascar fans are socially more liberal than popularly perceived," said Perfomance Research co-founder Bill Doyle. According toThe Early Laps of Stock Car Racing: A History of the Sport and Business Through 1974, NASCAR CEO Bill France Sr. lavishly praised Wallace to cheers in front of a crowd of 70,000. A Constitutional History of Secession by John Remington Graham You are entering the SHAKE DOWN ZONE! Statistics for NASCAR indicate that63% are male, 20% are minorities and 47% are between the ages of 18 and 44, with the majority of this age bracket being in the older end, the number of which is also dropping yearly. The 2021 installment, won by Michael McDowell, drew a 2.8 rating and 4.83 million viewers, the lowest rated and least-watched Daytona 500 of all-time. Long before Wallace was ever been assigned to that specific garage. Everything woke turns to shit. When political sponsorship took place: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-04/trump-campaign-gets-a-race-car-courtesy-of-nascar-owners. We stand for what our flag represents. When political sponsorship took place: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-04/trump-campaign-gets-a-race-car-courtesy-of-nascar-owners NASCAR agreed with its black driver and banned the Confederate flag. NASCAR with PSA of drivers promising to LEARN is just beyond flucked up! Two-and-a-half years later, Dillon is widely credited with sparking NASCARs reaction to the George Floyd protest movement gripping America. Varied, but the critics were vocal. NASCAR is stupid. America was a great idea, I hope someone tries it again one day. Negative details in a fans experience, no matter how small or large, are a risk to the race track in terms of not being able to retain that fans ticket sale the following year, and with tickets getting more and more expensive, its imperative to race tracks that they can provide fans with the best experience possible in order to retain those sales. Wallace followed up with open support of Floyd Sunday on pit road. There are not many drivers of color, for a simple reason. By: Jim Utter. They dont want politics and sports to mix. They were forced not to by threat of death. NASCAR has made many changes in recent years in an effort to remove itself from past stereotypes, Are we sure this isnt the reason for ratings going down? 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. While retired drivers still are visible within the world of NASCAR acting as team managers, commentators, or guests, without the familiar presence of these stars on the track, people can, and have lost some level of interest in NASCAR. In a heartbeat, a sport with momentum formed from its early, successful return from COVID-19 gambled by entering the political arena. 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. Nascar should get Danica back for a match race to see if one of them can actually win a race. From Union to Empire by Dr. Clyde Wilson We are told to respect others and their feelings while disrespecting those we dont agree with. That seems like a distant memory. At this past Sunday's Atlanta Motor Speedway race, the organization and multiple people showed support in the fight against inequality and injustice. And one of those conversations happened in NASCAR in 2008, the year I sat down with Mauricia Grant for Sports Illustrated. NASCAR made no bones about supporting that segregation in its early days. The excuse for these idiots with the lack impulse control of a two year old just beyond belief! They will go along with banning the flag as it is the politically correct thing to do these days. And if Nascar , team owners, drivers, and fans are so systematic racists. oh it will be interesting to see what is broadcasted tonight. I think its a really bad decision.. That would be nothing. The fan experience of going to a NASCAR race is very unique, but it is time for the sport to revitalize race day at the track. NASCAR has made many changes in recent years in an effort to remove itself from past stereotypes. Imagine if Bubba gets wrecked tonight (or more likely wrecks someone else) with that paint scheme. You feel uncomfortable then deal with it. Later, Ray Ciccarrelli. Apr 20, 2022 12:01 AM. Instead, they have tried to go the woke route.. For whatever reason, there are very few blacks participating in the entry levels. Gambling related content is not intended for anyone under the age of 21. Thinkin Out Loud at Dover: For Ross Chastain, When Does Im Sorry Not Be Enough? This from an also ran. Once in a while I will leave it on as background noise if I am doing things around the house before the race starts. Look no further than the trend occurring with the Daytona 500, the sport's premiere event that opens up every season in February.The 2021 installment, won by Michael McDowell, drew a 2.8 rating and 4.83 million viewers, the lowest rated and least-watched Daytona 500 of all-time. https://t.co/2IIhJiWeH4 pic.twitter.com/XekN4WnxKE, Bubba Wallace (@BubbaWallace) August 4, 2020. It is a thick line we cannot cross anymore., Get back on the road where you came from.. 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. Corporate leaders are trying to appease an angry mob. Do these flags not offend some people? All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Not now. Geez, what a bunch of pussies society has fostered with all this feel good, politically correct bullshit. Most die-hard fans of NASCAR are those that have followed it the longest. There was once a time when American sports could be an escape from politics. ET on Wednesday, June 10. 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 . Not to mention that pesky Constitution thing about free speech. We will listen and learn!#BlackLivesMattters pic.twitter.com/AYoYdY8IlX, Bubba Wallace (@BubbaWallace) June 7, 2020. Major League Baseball risks losing the last of its politics-weary viewers after moving game over Georgia's election law . Flags are a common . I hope they are smart enough to reign it in before it happens. We will look in more detail into the trends in . I used to have thoughts of, Is this official going to pull over you know, we used to have to travel from Atlanta to Tennessee through the Blue Mountains, through these remote places, and I felt like sometimes Am I going to get a detour that Im not aware of thats about to happen? Its a scary feeling because its real remote, and I was thinking, Is it going to happen now? Skillshare was among the few businesses to specifically name the network foundation. The loss of fans has been a major blow to Nascar, but the organization has shown no signs of backing . Grant was the sports lone African-American female official who filed a $225 million harassment lawsuit against the sport. NASCAR doesnt want to wade into the race discussion, but their hand has been forced. Hard working peoples lives are being ruinedetc. In my opinion all lives matter he is making a statement that only black lives matter and I take offense to that. Designed & Developed by Precision Creations. I personally dont believe anyone should be judged or treated differently because of their race/looks. So people at Nascar races cant fly or display the Confederate flag. Watch on. A thorough FBI investigation proved him mistaken, but NASCAR still stands behind him 100 percent. He's a sacred American institution of rock 'n' roll, and he . Fans are the best form of free marketing that any sporting organization or facility could have, and fans posting from the racetrack about their experience could be the difference in selling a few extra seats at the next race. Martinsville Speedway, NASCAR (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images). It was in Maryland at Hagerstown Raceway that they refused to pay him his winnings after a race. George Wallace in the run-up to the 1968 presidential election; it invitedhim to the Southern 500 that year. War Crimes Against Southern Civilians by Walter Cisco It will never be enough! RELATED: Bubba Wallace Mocks Fellow NASCAR Drivers Christianity During Tantrum Over Loss. There is no racism, its dead and gone, but corporations, nascar and the media are dying to keep it alive to villiainize all of us ! His Instagram Live conversation with Wallace helped spark a marked change in the way his sport reacted to race. 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. The drivers should take a stand and not race if the Stars and Bars fly at any event. ! What you stated is completely hypocritical. Oh, it was around cemeteries, sure. 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. I also occasionally send pictures to friends and post to social networks. Watched it for years. You are agreeing to OutKick's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, but don't worry we don't spam. gtfoi! Nothing that was politically correct about the environment. But why did heritage disappear for 90 years? Showed me that the new NASCAR is made up of douchebag White boy sissies.
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