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Old 04-10-2015, 09:55 AM
 
Location: Newport Beach, California
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I think the gentleman had good intentions.. He wanted to introduce this interesting sports to more people and maybe at the same time, boost his business.

This won't bother me even though I won't get in for free. I will pay and have a good time. Hope his business does good.
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Old 04-10-2015, 09:56 AM
 
Location: Allendale MI
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I have been to several NASCAR races.

Black people were not in attendance.
Did you already forget the first half of your statement?
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Old 04-10-2015, 09:57 AM
 
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I have been to several NASCAR races.

Black people were not in attendance.
Which doesn't mean they are only interested in things that fit your narrow viewpoint of others. Guess what? I've never been to a Nascar race. Does that mean I also fit your stereotype?
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Old 04-10-2015, 10:00 AM
 
Location: Great State of Texas
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NASCAR has been trying for years to attract Blacks.
Blacks just don't seem to be interested in watching cars go round in a circle for hundreds of laps.


LOL..I've always said..only the last lap counts
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Old 04-10-2015, 10:03 AM
 
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Um.... this is a lawsuit waiting to happen. You cannot do this. Period.

I mean, you can, but if you get sued you're gonna have to pay.


Targeted adverts in the black community and maybe a "free for all" day so black folks can check it out and see if they like it is a much better plan.
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Old 04-10-2015, 10:05 AM
 
Location: California
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Oh Please, the government does it all the time. It keeps people divided so they don't unite and take back the the country. Just look at how they blame senior Social Security claiming they are draining the system but hand out plenty to those who contribute nothing.

It has long been a fact and in California, we even have a bake sale with the price of a cookie based on race. Some people pay their share while others are beggars and users.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/27/us...-sex.html?_r=0
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Old 04-10-2015, 10:10 AM
 
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I don't know if it's legal or not(neither does anyone else who's responded by the way).

I find it funny how conservative whites who want to be able to deny business with blacks whine about this guy doing the opposite.


I think he could've done it better, but I'dont have an issue with it.

I guarantee by Monday nobody will have remembered this event anyways.

It keeps the conservative whites angry for a few hours, then they'll find something else to whine about like usual.
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Old 04-10-2015, 10:17 AM
 
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If they really wanted to acheive this goal they could have done free ticket give-aways on radio stations or other venues that have a high number of black listeners. Or they could idk....maybe do what golf did and have a breakthrough star like Tiger Woods. Develop some black drivers and the rest will follow.

I have to wonder, do they just stand outside with sherwin williams paint strips to check people?
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Old 04-10-2015, 11:05 AM
 
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I find it funny how conservative whites who want to be able to deny business with blacks whine about this guy doing the opposite.
Who are these whites your speaking of?
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Old 04-10-2015, 11:09 AM
 
Location: The Republic of Texas
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NASCAR has been trying for years to attract Blacks.
Blacks just don't seem to be interested in watching cars go round in a circle for hundreds of laps.


LOL..I've always said..only the last lap counts

Wendell Scott!
One brave man, playing in a world of racist.... Many after him have been accepted with open arms.

Have a raffle in the black neighborhood to drive a car in the race. Full prepped and all the gear provided.
You will see people come watch. If they do good, keep them going with a sponsor.

Do it again and you will have a fan base, in the black communities, because they have a role model there to look up to and watch.
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