Gratitude for sponsor dollars should be expected as NASCAR teams would not be able to compete without the green. Handing over control of their teams in exchange for these dollars however, is disgusting and degrading. NASCAR talks about working toward more diversity within the organization, but if this initiative has been implemented it is not apparent by the faces seen representing the sport. Instead they look like spokes models.
It is as if NASCAR’s top teams have put out the following advisement to recruit staff with the hope of gaining more sponsorship money:
Wanted: energetic, athletic, good-looking, engine-starter, who can speak eloquently while efficiently selling a hodgepodge of products. The ideal candidate will keep a neatly groomed appearance at all times and have a winning smile. Hairstyle must be in accordance with US Army regulations. If hired, must maintain an even temperament and never show signs of frustration. Knowledge of motor sports is a plus however not a requirement.
It would appear teams have become so image conscious that it seems there is no room left for those of us who truly love speed, manipulating ordinary materials to create powerful machines, and just the feel of warm motor oil on our hands. It is okay though NASCAR those of us who enjoy the competition of motor sports know when we are not wanted. By the way where the fans go, so shall the sponsors.
I totally agree with you ! Where did all the Raw talent go? Example, most of these hot shoes now appear to just be able to drive. Yes I know , well duh ! Thats' what they are hired to do. But your right, if they don't have the High profile look,come from Ex Daddys' from racing, it appears the RAW TALENT Drivers don't have a prayer. I was involved with Racing for 9-years at Hickory Motor Speedway and we could not get a Break. We raced againt Lil E from time to time, Kerri every week and Kelly from time to time. And out raced them most of the time, but we did not have the powerful sponsors nor the hugr Feather Lite Haulers and end-less parts and tooling But I'm sure you get the picture. That is why I pull for Denny Hamlin,cause he is one of the few Late Model Stock Drivers that have made it.
My friends & I love motor sports with all our hearts every day of the year. Although we are spread across the country from one another, we get together whenever we can to go to the races. We have made a tradition of getting together for the Race Brother's Show Me Racin Series finale in Pocola, OK each year. We are also huge World of Outlaw & NASCAR fans.
