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Luke · 05-19-2009, 10:38 PM

I didn't think this would fit in the boogery boogery thread.

With the recent suspension of driver Jeremy Mayfield for an as of yet unreported "drug" violation, I have began to notice many hypocrisys in one of my favorite sports.

Suposedly born from the transportation of illegal alcohol, the sport until recently would not allow "hard" liquor to sponsor race teams. Beer companies were OK evidently, as in Budwieser, Coors, Miller, yet no hard liquor. The Minor league as it were was named the Busch Cup, while the Winston Cup was the premium championship. I guess RJ Reynolds was not deemed "family friendly" anymore.

With drivers such as Carl Edwards hawking Claritin-D, which is as I understand on the list of prohibited substances, and the Wallace family pushing 5 hour performance enhancing juice, hypocricy seems to be reaching a new level.

I understand that piloting a ton and a half machine at 200 mph along with 42 other racers then trying to turn left is rather risky. I would not be in favor of racers injesting alcohol, meth, herion or cocain and getting behind the wheel.

NASCAR management seems to have quite a bit of flexibility in the rules when they pertain to certain racing familes. Yet they plead zero tolerence to drugs against other folks.

Maybe it is the bad economy, falling ticket sales, or lack of business financing, but for any sport to grow I feel the rules should be uniform for all.

Rant over, thank you for your time.

Katipan · 05-20-2009, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Fairplay

I think there is a car that had Jack Daniels on the hood of it currently.

I thought that was the driver's name.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 05-20-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by KC native

You're nuts. They do more than just turn left all afternoon. The cars are superior. The drivers are superior. It's the pinnacle of racing.

But still, nobody gives a shit.

Fairplay · 05-20-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Katipan

I thought that was the driver's name.

Yeah, with a picture of A j.D. bottle under his name.

Fairplay · 05-20-2009, 08:28 AM

There is a car that advertises M & M's don't eat the green ones though.

Fairplay · 05-20-2009, 08:30 AM

There is a car with a sponsered by Dollar General. I bet they have the best car and people money can buy on it.

**morphius** · 05-20-2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Fairplay

I think there is a car that had Jack Daniels on the hood of it currently.

Well, they did loosen up the rules on that for TV a few years back, but hey, you have a better reason for it?

Mojo Jojo · 05-20-2009, 08:34 AM

It's not just NASCAR, the NFL used to have an official E.D. sponsor. If the check doesn't bounce the money is good.

Katipan · 05-20-2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Fairplay

Yeah, with a picture of A j.D. bottle under his name.

Yes. Exactly.

**Gonzo** · 05-20-2009, 08:36 AM

I wish they'd all turn right for once.

Fairplay · 05-20-2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by morphius

Well, they did loosen up the rules on that for TV a few years back, but hey, you have a better reason for it?

No, i was just stating the facts. They could advertise condoms on their cars for all i care.

Katipan · 05-20-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

I wish they'd all turn right for once.

A reversed race would be badass.

So would NASCAR Figure 8s.

**Skip Towne** · 05-20-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

I wish they'd all turn right for once.

They need a halftime then turn right in the 2nd half.

Fairplay · 05-20-2009, 08:43 AM

Nascar has 3 road race tracks where the driver has to turn right on the track at a few spots.

Fairplay · 05-20-2009, 08:46 AM

The X games had those high energy drinks ads all over.

They are legal drinks so why not. Its all about he money as GTA would say.

Fairplay · 05-20-2009, 08:55 AM

I think the UFC would be all over trying to get their ad on one of those cars.

Nascar is generally a guy sport. It would be perfect.

05-19-2009, 10:38 PM
Luke Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Earth Casino cash: $10004900	The hypocrisy of NASCAR I didn't think this would fit in the boogery boogery thread. With the recent suspension of driver Jeremy Mayfield for an as of yet unreported "drug" violation, I have began to notice many hypocrisys in one of my favorite sports. Suposedly born from the transportation of illegal alcohol, the sport until recently would not allow "hard" liquor to sponsor race teams. Beer companies were OK evidently, as in Budwieser, Coors, Miller, yet no hard liquor. The Minor league as it were was named the Busch Cup, while the Winston Cup was the premium championship. I guess RJ Reynolds was not deemed "family friendly" anymore. With drivers such as Carl Edwards hawking Claritin-D, which is as I understand on the list of prohibited substances, and the Wallace family pushing 5 hour performance enhancing juice, hypocricy seems to be reaching a new level. I understand that piloting a ton and a half machine at 200 mph along with 42 other racers then trying to turn left is rather risky. I would not be in favor of racers injesting alcohol, meth, herion or cocain and getting behind the wheel. NASCAR management seems to have quite a bit of flexibility in the rules when they pertain to certain racing familes. Yet they plead zero tolerence to drugs against other folks. Maybe it is the bad economy, falling ticket sales, or lack of business financing, but for any sport to grow I feel the rules should be uniform for all. Rant over, thank you for your time.
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05-20-2009, 08:28 AM	#34
Fairplay A certain set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: texas Casino cash: $10026683 VARSITY	There is a car that advertises M & M's don't eat the green ones though.
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Fairplay A certain set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: texas Casino cash: $10026683 VARSITY	There is a car with a sponsered by Dollar General. I bet they have the best car and people money can buy on it.
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05-20-2009, 08:43 AM	#43
Fairplay A certain set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: texas Casino cash: $10026683 VARSITY	Nascar has 3 road race tracks where the driver has to turn right on the track at a few spots.
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05-20-2009, 08:46 AM	#44
Fairplay A certain set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: texas Casino cash: $10026683 VARSITY	The X games had those high energy drinks ads all over. They are legal drinks so why not. Its all about he money as GTA would say.
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05-20-2009, 08:55 AM	#45
Fairplay A certain set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: texas Casino cash: $10026683 VARSITY	I think the UFC would be all over trying to get their ad on one of those cars. Nascar is generally a guy sport. It would be perfect.
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