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The Myth of NASCAR Redneck Politics

Republican Party, Rudy Giuliani, a candidate made an appearance at Daytona International Speedway the weekend announcing – "I want a ride in a safety car."

Giuliani spoke to reporters in the garage since Rusty Wallace Racing, eager to enter a team car racing. Rudy was denied the opportunity because, according to Rusty Wallace, Giuliani would not fit through the window. "I," said Rudy, the problem is that I am too large to go in there and you're too big to fit there. "

Wallace said: "If he is really serious, I will find a car for come in, you want to enter the real car and get on the track. "Rudy finished riding his campaign bus around the track, but promised to return for the campaign for the auto-stop in a driveway.

Kevin Harvick, the Daytona 500, defending champion said Monday (January 21) began to see the coverage MSNBC's presidential primary and said he found it "fun." "Politics is a dirty sport," Harvick said. "I thought our sport attacks are sneaky. Man. "

During a press conference at Daytona International Speedway, where the second week of Sprint Cup testing began Monday, Harvick was asked if he has a favorite among the presidential candidates.

Asked about the Democratic candidates, Harvick replied, "No, please. I do not want my president to mourn, "referring to Sens. Clinton, which marred the campaign in New Hampshire.

Who does not Harvick like? Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, a Republican.

"I like Huckabee, to be honest with you," Harvick said. "I like how it looks and the way he speaks. Giuliani has been to many NASCAR races, but I like the way Huckabee presents – what counts. "

We will exploit the myth redneck NASCAR fan and see why politicians are fans of NASCAR romance.

According to a NASCAR survey, published in 2004, approximately 40% of fans are women and their number increases. About 75% have some college and more than 25% are homeowners. About 36% of NASCAR fans earn more than $ 50,000 per year.

Surprised?

NASCAR fans are evenly distributed throughout the country. For example, 20% of NASCAR fans live in the northeastern United States, which is consistent with the general population. 20% of the population lives in northeast United States.

While the largest base of NASCAR fans live in the southern U.S. only 38% of NASCAR fans live in the South. Again, this is consistent with the general population. 35% of the population lives in the South.

If I think most NASCAR fans are redneck and white, wrong. According to the survey NASCAR itself, approximately 10% of NASCAR fans are African-Americans is a slightly smaller percentage of blacks in the general population. This compares to NFL, where Black NFL fans represent about 11.7% of the total balance of the NFL.

The percentage of NASCAR fans has grown African-American 86% since 1999. There were also attempts to bring more fans NASCAR African Americans in the seats, and drivers in racing. The research does not indicate what percentage of fans are Hispanic.

What can we conclude? NASCAR fans are everywhere in the millions. In a close race that could make the difference who is elected the next president of the United States.

Jim DeSantis

About the Author

Jim DeSantis runs Nascar Videos Galore a website featuring hundreds of videos related to Nascar events, drivers, and fans.

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