Nascar

[starbuck]

You can run all the Beer cars you want but when you want to run a religious car you have to jump through hoops because Nascar don't want to offend anyone? Maybe they should rethink their drinking at the track. I believe that 1/2 of the track seats should be alcohol free seating for family's. They always tout family friendly but most of the tracks only have a small "family" section for those of us that don't want to be around the drinking.
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Scientology is not the first religion to make its way into racing.

Morgan Shepherd has competed the past few years in the No. 89 Victory in Jesus Racing Ministries car. NASCAR had to sign off on his paint scheme, and refused to let his first offering onto the track before finally agreeing to allow the message ``Racing With Jesus'' onto the hood of the car.

And in 2004, Bobby Labonte drove the season-opening Daytona 500 in a car that advertised Mel Gibson's movie ``The Passion of The Christ.''

Still, NASCAR keeps a close eye on what it allows on its tracks.

``When you get into philosophies and morals, that's a slippery slope,'' Hunter said. ``But we do understand that NASCAR has broad national appeal, and we reach millions of people every week. Not all of our fans agree with some sponsorships, but they do understand that it is imperative for our cars to have sponsors in order to succeed.

``Obviously, philosophically, everyone has different opinions.''

[imported_biggamesjames]

Interesting...I hadn't heard about that. I agree with what you said about nascar promoting family...if they are going to do that you are right to say they should provide seating with that type of atmosphere.

[TheBeast]

I do agree with all you say. But the problem with Nascar is that all they care about is money and whoever writes the biggest check is who gets on the car. If you want to see more religious based stuff on cars and in nascar then you need to get the richest "business" in the world to jump in namely the Catholic church and the Vatican.

[starbuck]

my post wasn't wanting more religious stuff. just pointing out the fact that Nascar talks out of both sides of their mouth. They want to present themselves as family friendly entertainment but most of the grandstands are alcohol friendly, not family friendly and if someone wants to put something religious on their car it is harder to get on the track than if you have a beer product on the car.

[TheBeast]

I wasn't saying that you wanted it I just used the word "you" as a general refference. I was just trying to make the point that Brian France only cares about who writes the biggest check moral standards and talking out of both sides of their mouth doesn't mean anything as long as the money is there.

[gcdevil22]

gonna take a wild guess and say that the Catholic Church isn't gonna make the jump to NASCAR anytime soon

[imported_MoonlightGraham]

I seriously doubt the Catholic church will sponser a nascar anytime soon.

i personally think religion and politics needs to stay out of nascar.

i.e. here comes Jeff Gordon in the Southern Baptist car and he bumps Dale Jr in the Freewill Baptist car.

[Unchained]

Pretty good example of what's wrong with our society today. It's cool to encourage booze to keep the stands full of drunks, but heaven forbid somebody wants to talk about/ visualize Christ.

And after Mass the number 777 Pope car driven by Father Repetance will start #4.
This will be the first race for the Vatican Car, in what many are hailing as a family favorite for Nascar.
Some of the other drivers, have even welcomed the Vatican Car, and it's sponsors. Jesus Christ, Mary and God.

[Unchained]

Also look out for the "Touch Me Jesus" ride from Beny Hinn, The Legpress Express driven by Pat, and the "No Way It's Tammie Faye" driven by Paul and Jan Crouch at TBN.