Nick Drake

Prof. Dagher
18 February 2015
UWRT 1102

Double Entry Journal

Citation: Newman, Joshua. A Detour Through 'NASCAR Nation' N.p.: Sage Publications, 2007.
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Responses

a backdrop of American Flags and

corporate logos. (page 1)

As ive watched nascar as a kid growing up

this has been the key idea around the sport.
Before every race theres a flag presentation
during the national anthem and the sport has
turned into a business driven event with the
influx in sponsors, corporate logos in any
way possible.

Americas fastest growing spectator sport

(page 3)

Sports such as baseball, football, and

basketball have been known by everyone
since they were growing up as kids,
NASCARS influx of media coverage and
advertisement has broadened the fan base
and viewing numbers exponentially.

Stereotyping the average nascar fan as a

Years ago Id agree with this however now a
middle class dad, most likely enjoys hunting, more well rounded fan base is coming about.
very conservative political views, a southern
father that enjoys the day at the races with
his son.
Most die hard race fans adore only the
desired corporate logo on board of the
drivers car.

I would agree with this as far as children go,

however using the words die hard when
describing a fan of that nature doesnt belong
in the same context. Die hard fans arent die
hard fans because the car is sponsored by
mcdonalds.

god and guns (page 13)

Pre race prayers and the respected national

anthem are amidst the cowardly yells of fans
at villain drivers. Shirts with hatred sayings
and logos derogatory to osama bin laden post

911 is amongst the imagery of the sport and

its fans. White trash, id agree in some cases.