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NASCAR owners say they wouldn't tolerate national anthem protests at races |
2017-09-25 |
There were no protests reported during "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series in New Hampshire, according to The Associated Press. Former NASCAR champion Richard Petty told the AP that any member of his team would be fired if they chose to protest the national anthem. Petty now owns Richard Petty Motorsports. "Anybody that don’t stand up for the anthem oughta be out of the country. Period. What got ’em where they’re at? The United States," Petty said in comments reported by the AP. Richard Childress, a former drive who owns Richard Childress Racing, said any protests from his team members would "get you a ride on a Greyhound bus." "Anybody that works for me should respect the country we live in. So many people gave their lives for it. This is America," Childress reportedly said. The comments from the NASCAR owners come as NFL players took part in protests at games across the country after Trump slammed players who take a knee, rather than stand, during the national anthem. |
Posted by:Besoeker |
#7 Bring back the stock bodies, and the 426 Hemis /427 Cammers, and all the Smokey Yunicks out there. Fast car wins. Stuff all this Gen II IROC SH!T. |
Posted by: USN, Ret. 2017-09-25 14:13 |
#6 That issue is due to NASCAR-imposed engineering issues, plus rules, scheduling and scoring limitations. Basically NASCAR owners shot themselves in the foot. |
Posted by: Pappy 2017-09-25 13:09 |
#5 They're dropping the fall Loudon race in the next year or two and giving it to Las Vegas due to a lack of attendance. |
Posted by: Raj 2017-09-25 10:22 |
#4 NASCAR is already having attendance issues, btw. Posted by Pappy Interesting factoid. I don't follow NASCAR, too much noise, too many people to the grid. |
Posted by: Besoeker 2017-09-25 09:41 |
#3 This news will have a devastating effect on race attendance. NASCAR is already having attendance issues, btw. |
Posted by: Pappy 2017-09-25 09:04 |
#2 I like this from Greg Guttfield. |
Posted by: Deacon Blues 2017-09-25 08:51 |
#1 This news will have a devastating effect on race attendance. Raceway access and parking are already a challenge, and where will all of these people sit ? |
Posted by: Besoeker 2017-09-25 06:06 |