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Posted on 10/11/2008 12:22:09 PM PDT by Chet 99
October 11, 2008 Contact: Press Office
NASCAR Legend Richard Petty Endorses John McCain
ARLINGTON, VA -- McCain-Palin 2008 today announced that Richard Petty, widely known as the greatest driver in NASCAR history, is endorsing John McCain for president. Petty is announcing his endorsement at today's Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C.
"What we need right now in these uncertain times is a steady hand on the wheel -- a leader we can trust to put country first, ahead of politics," Petty said. "John McCain has always done that, and if you need proof, think about the sacrifices he made for America. I don't think there is any question that John McCain is a proud American and he has done more to better America than anyone.
"John McCain has a plan to get our economy back on track not only for the folks here in North Carolina but also nationwide. He understands that higher taxes will only make things worse and he'll support small businesses and create jobs. He will get us on the road to energy independence and give our troops what they need to succeed in Iraq and Afghanistan. I'm proud to support John McCain for president."
Petty won 200 races during his career, a NASCAR record, and won a record seven Winston Cup championships. He won the Daytona 500 seven times, also a record, and won 27 races in 1967 alone.
Other participants in the McCain-Palin events at Lowe's Motor Speedway include Cindy McCain, former Louisiana Gov. Buddy Roemer, country music star Cowboy Troy and Doug McCain, son of John McCain. Team owners Jack Roush and Joe Gibbs will serve as Mrs. McCain's hosts, with Roush accompanying her to the drivers' meeting and Gibbs joining her for a tour of the garage area.
I wonder if he’ll be there for Palin’s upcoming VA rally at a Nascar track. Perhaps he should take Palin aroud the track for as few laps? Laugh.
Cindy McCain is at Charlotte this weekend for the race.
Now that would be great!
If we could get Jeff Gordon to endorse Obama, McCain would probably pick up another 100,000 votes. ;^)
Gordon is a Republican who donated to Rudy and a Republican congressman in Indiana.
If there are any NASCAR drivers who are democrats they’re keeping it pretty well hidden. NASCAR and the PGA Tour are overwhelmingly Republican.
It was a joke. Glad to that Gordon has his head on straight.
> Perhaps he should take Palin aroud the track for as few laps? Laugh.
He should let her drive!
I know it was, just protecting Gordon’s back, I used to love to watch him and Dale go at it on the track.
Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. were and are Republicans, I hope Sarah mentions that during her speech.
RIP Dale Earnhardt ... we hardly knew you.
It's good to be the King!
Redneck racist :)
Amen, brother.
Whoda thunk any different? :)
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Plus Sarah Palin will be at tonights Flyers-Rangers game (thats hockey folks) in Philly to drop the ceremonial first puck. She’s a gutzy lady showing up in front of Flyers fans. LOL! Go Flyers.
Obama can be the crash dummy.
That pic - is that the Firts Dude in the driver’s seat??
That would be cool but no.
That’s Kevin Costner from the apparently little seen movie “Swing Vote” that came out this past summer.
Petty is helping the incumbant Republican president stay in office by influencing the “swing voter”.
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