[Caipirabob]

I doubt I will ever buy another brand other than Toyota. My Lexus is a dream ride and the Sienna is our reliable family "workhorse", my wife's first choice of whatever she wants for a car (with two kids.)

As far as "American" cars, it's impossible for me to track just what part of them are American anymore. Between plants being outsourced to Mexico and Canada or some other forsaken country, who knows where it's really from. Most are garbage anyway, Ford sticking out in my mind recently. Many Japanese brands are assembled here in the states now, most likely to evade further expense and taxes.

I don't know what the story is behind NASCAR, but if it's a "private party" they should permit who they want and no one else should have a say.

[Skywalk]

And just like Ford with Mazda(and I believe Saab and Volvo!) there is a great deal of partnership with foreign companies to the point where they are being called "stateless corporations."

A Ford could be made in some other place, while a Mazda is made somewhere in the South. Same with Toyotas. I forget who owns a large part of Toyota stock.

Anyways, it's pointless and WW II was 60 years ago. Sorry, should Vietnamese or Chinese not buy American products because we fought a war with them?

[toddst]

I don't know what the story is behind NASCAR, but if it's a "private party" they should permit who they want and no one else should have a say.

Yep, you are right. However, if NASCAR alienates the fans, NASCAR will die. There are already problems due IMO to NASCAR over-regulating the sport. Drivers who are aggressive (too much bumping, going below the inside yellow line to complete a pass) are penalized in the name of "safety." With ticket prices high and excessive restrictions on racing we've grown to expect (rubbing those fenders) attendance is off.

Bringing Toyota in is a mistake and will cause a not kind reaction by fans IMO.

[j_tull]

As far as "American" cars, it's impossible for me to track just what part of them are American anymore.

Exactly, my wife's Outback was assembled in Indiana and my big block Suburban was assembled in Mexico. What is an American car?