DowntheBackStretch Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 I dont ever remember in my 61 years of watching dirt races of ever seeing a political advertisement on a race car. I saw one last night at a track on a Pro Stock on the hood scoop. What a bummer to see that. I hope he breaks on lap one every single time he goes out on the track. That way I wont have to look at it. Cant understand why someone would want to put a political advertisement on a car. Im surprised there arent rules against it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRooster Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 15 minutes ago, DowntheBackStretch said: I dont ever remember in my 61 years of watching dirt races of ever seeing a political advertisement on a race car. I saw one last night at a track on a Pro Stock on the hood scoop. What a bummer to see that. I hope he breaks on lap one every single time he goes out on the track. That way I wont have to look at it. Cant understand why someone would want to put a political advertisement on a car. Im surprised there arent rules against it. It's Free Country, last time I checked. What about that don't you understand? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightForTheRail Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 17 minutes ago, DowntheBackStretch said: I dont ever remember in my 61 years of watching dirt races of ever seeing a political advertisement on a race car. I saw one last night at a track on a Pro Stock on the hood scoop. What a bummer to see that. I hope he breaks on lap one every single time he goes out on the track. That way I wont have to look at it. Cant understand why someone would want to put a political advertisement on a car. Im surprised there arent rules against it. Central PA 358 Sprint Car driver Ashley Cappetta has had the "Hanover Republican Club" on her car for a number of years, but so what? If you go on driver Facebook pages, there are many drivers that make their political views known. Again, so what? I am not at all bothered by a driver not having the same political view as me. It doesn't matter. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DowntheBackStretch Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 25 minutes ago, DaRooster said: It's Free Country, last time I checked. What about that don't you understand? I go to the speedway to get away from all the nonsense of the failing politicians who havent figured out in the last 21 years that you cant have more money going out than you have coming in. The last time we had a budget surplus was 2001. They have all failed since then. Every single one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo8574 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 53 minutes ago, DowntheBackStretch said: I dont ever remember in my 61 years of watching dirt races of ever seeing a political advertisement on a race car. I saw one last night at a track on a Pro Stock on the hood scoop. What a bummer to see that. I hope he breaks on lap one every single time he goes out on the track. That way I wont have to look at it. Cant understand why someone would want to put a political advertisement on a car. Im surprised there arent rules against it. You didn't notice the Tyler Trump 2020 car 2 years ago? I have seen a few Confederate flags on the roofs of cars a year or 3 ago. And I know the Pro Stock you are talking about. Noticed it last week in Victory lane. Last year (or again maybe year before) one of the cars at one of the bigger shows at OCFS had F*CK Biden cover over the back of their car. Several 2020 Trump flags on the push vehicles or the ones moving tires around and even some 2024 ones. I would imagine Dirt Racers are primarily right leaning/voting. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheelsUpHammerDown10 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Plenty of let’s go Brandon apparel and flags in the short track racing circuit too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sicklajoie Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 1 hour ago, DowntheBackStretch said: I dont ever remember in my 61 years of watching dirt races of ever seeing a political advertisement on a race car. I saw one last night at a track on a Pro Stock on the hood scoop. What a bummer to see that. I hope he breaks on lap one every single time he goes out on the track. That way I wont have to look at it. Cant understand why someone would want to put a political advertisement on a car. Im surprised there arent rules against it. Is it 61, or 6.1, because I swear sometimes you act like a 6 year old. If you don't like it, don't look at it, pretty goddamn simple. But NOOOOOO you have to go on a racing forum and cry about it. The same racing forum that you cry to the moderators about when politics are talked about (which you are just as guilty of as the 5 others that can't seem to get away from politics) and then you have the gall to start a thread about it. I'd call you a tool, but dude you're a complete stacker toolbox. 3 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Bayko Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 I’ve seen political statements and/or sponsorships on cars for years. I don’t know how this is the first time you’ve ever seen one. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sicklajoie Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 48 minutes ago, Josh Bayko said: I’ve seen political statements and/or sponsorships on cars for years. I don’t know how this is the first time you’ve ever seen one. It's hard to see when you're crying because the lap times are a half second slower than the week before. 🤣 1 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMR Racing Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 19 minutes ago, Sicklajoie said: It's hard to see when you're crying because the lap times are a half second slower than the week before. 🤣 Cars are going slower you can read them now 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottnorwood Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 2 hours ago, WheelsUpHammerDown10 said: Plenty of let’s go Brandon apparel and flags in the short track racing circuit too. Those are just Brandon Brown fans. All my neighbors are big fans of his as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpm72x Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Don’t head south….damn near every car has some type of political advertisement that downthebackstretch won’t agree with. He won’t like the push trucks, the flags still hanging in the infield at some places and 98% of the fans either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DowntheBackStretch Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 2 hours ago, Josh Bayko said: I’ve seen political statements and/or sponsorships on cars for years. I don’t know how this is the first time you’ve ever seen one. I honestly cant remember seeing any names of politicians on cars. But I will take your word for it. I guess I shouldnt be surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Friers Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 A few years ago a local modified team was sponsored by an individual running for office. That same year I believe the opponent sponsored a bill off at the same track!!!! I think it’s great that someone running for office realized the benefits of having their name on a car at a local speedway to promote their candidacy!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trick44 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 5 hours ago, DowntheBackStretch said: I go to the speedway to get away from all the nonsense of the failing politicians who havent figured out in the last 21 years that you cant have more money going out than you have coming in. The last time we had a budget surplus was 2001. They have all failed since then. Every single one of them. I think your just seeing hard working pushed to hard,bye the nut bags ruining this FREE country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DowntheBackStretch Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 12 minutes ago, Scott Friers said: A few years ago a local modified team was sponsored by an individual running for office. That same year I believe the opponent sponsored a bill off at the same track!!!! I think it’s great that someone running for office realized the benefits of having their name on a car at a local speedway to promote their candidacy!!! Most politicians are doing a very poor job and Im talking especially the last 20 years or so. I go to the track to get away from it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toprow Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 48 minutes ago, DowntheBackStretch said: Most politicians are doing a very poor job and Im talking especially the last 20 years or so. I go to the track to get away from it all. You go to get away from it all but you consistently bring it on here or blat about it if you see it. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieTheHat Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 9 hours ago, DowntheBackStretch said: I dont ever remember in my 61 years of watching dirt races of ever seeing a political advertisement on a race car. I saw one last night at a track on a Pro Stock on the hood scoop. What a bummer to see that. I hope he breaks on lap one every single time he goes out on the track. That way I wont have to look at it. Cant understand why someone would want to put a political advertisement on a car. Im surprised there arent rules against it. Well,you got balls, Ill say that for you. Common sense,not so much! Political ads are just that...ADS. No different than Joes Popcorn Palace slapped on the flanks of Cousin Festers street stock at BumF*ck Speedway down in the holla. Dude, you really ought to think things through before you post. Politicians have every right to advertise as anyone. Your problem is you let your feelings guide you and not your noggin. You just sound rediculously closed minded and completely silly. There's an old saying that goes "When you find yourself in a hole, quit digging." You sir, should stop digging! 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Dog Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 On 5/8/2022 at 4:59 PM, Josh Bayko said: I’ve seen political statements and/or sponsorships on cars for years. I don’t know how this is the first time you’ve ever seen one. I feel like Hucks cars would deeply upset this fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Bayko Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 8 hours ago, Hot Dog said: I feel like Hucks cars would deeply upset this fella I’m sure. I’m also sure that car that Schlenk brought to Eldora a year or two ago would also make his blood boil. I’m not an overly political guy, but I don’t really care what folks put on their race car. They’ve invested tens or hundreds of thousands in my entertainment, it’s their right to decorate their investment however they want. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwt Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 People idolizing politicians boggles my mind. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kryptonite73 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I idolize only one man. The greatest to ever strap in one on dirt. Doug Wolfgang. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Dog Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 2 hours ago, Josh Bayko said: I’m sure. I’m also sure that car that Schlenk brought to Eldora a year or two ago would also make his blood boil. I’m not an overly political guy, but I don’t really care what folks put on their race car. They’ve invested tens or hundreds of thousands in my entertainment, it’s their right to decorate their investment however they want. Couldn’t agree more. It’s your car, put whatever you want on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillSmith Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I am fine with political ads on cars, doesn't bother me at all. It's a free country, free speech, just as I can wear shirts supporting my guys (Yung Money & Smoke), other fans and teams can support their guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DowntheBackStretch Posted May 10 Author Share Posted May 10 42 minutes ago, BillSmith said: I am fine with political ads on cars, doesn't bother me at all. It's a free country, free speech, just as I can wear shirts supporting my guys (Yung Money & Smoke), other fans and teams can support their guy. Is it really a free country? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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