Posted on 06/10/2020 8:51:03 PM PDT by Impala64ssa
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Nascar driver Ray Ciccarelli took to Facebook Wednesday to announce he is leaving the sport once the 2020 season is over.
In his Facebook post, Ciccarelli said he does not like the direction Nascar is headed, adding that he does not believe in kneeling during the National Anthem nor does he believe in taking away the right for people to fly whatever flag they choose.
He made the announcement shortly after Nascar decided to ban the Confederate flag from its races and tracks.
Ciccarelli explained that he could care less about the Confederate flag, but said some people fly it and that does not make them racist.
In his Facebook post, Ciccarelli said it has been a fun ride and a dream come true.
“Hell be gone by the next race. The woke are not tolerant of opinions that dont match their own.”
Yes, he may as well quit now before the lynch mob comes throws the rope over the high branch.
Let’s hope he stays strong. Actually let’s pray!
I understand the leadership of Nascar has been transferred to ladies (wives or daughters) who apparently are woke.
It’ll be interesting to watch the success or demise of Nascar.
This guy will apologize in....3-2-1...
Drew saw the abyss gazing back.
Ill give Brees some slack. Hes got 100 plus. 300 lb guys that run a 4.4. 40 that would love to kill him
Extra good already
NOTHING FELONS LUNATICS
I never understood why the USAC classes weren’t premier racing....maybe their time is coming.
I have a lot more principles now that I am retired. :-)
I love this guy!
Taking a stand for the South ... awesome!
Good for him. I know it will never happen but if an athlete or celeb donated to a white only scholarship or charity would be ideal. How many more millions are going to minority initiatives? White people need not apply is racist.
Yep. Reminds me of the Dixie Chicks...way to alienate your fan base...
I started watching NASCAR around 1996 and stopped around 2003. First they were forced to remove all tobacco sponsors. Then they slowly abandoned firearm sponsors and even automotive sponsors for new “hip” sponsors. Finally they got rid of country music for rock/metal bands and even rap. The other issues were going for the playoff system of points, sudden rule changes to extend a race, rulings that favored certain drivers etc. Let’s also not forget the car of tomorrow and Toyota entering the series.
Age:50 Wins:0 Top tens:1 Poles:0
I think its more the case that this is Drews last year on the field. He saw the megabucks the network paid Tony Romo and Brees negotiated his own $6 million deal with nbc. Pretty sure that goes away for wrong-think.
It is time for a new racing organization.
NASCAR will soon go the way of the NFL.
How long before BLM tries to block the track? They will be begging for the police to protect them.
Age:50 Wins:0 Top tens:1 Poles:0
Looking at the record and his age seems Mr. Ciccarelli was up for retirement anyway. May as well go out with a bang....
Yup—when you are on somebody else’s payroll, you are a whore.
That is just the way it is in the real world.
If your boss wants you to sing the praises of kissing bicycles, you sing the praises of kissing bicycles.
Folks who can’t deal with that stuff need to be self-employed or (if they can afford it) retired.
Good for him for takign a costly stand aGAISNT nascar’S insanity!
Dale Jr, bubba wallace, bush, and others all pandering to blm - wallace riding around tonight with a T-shirt “I can’t breathe’ on and blacklivesmatter sticker on his car- all of NASCAR practically having convicted the cop of a racist murder before the trial has even been done- They held a ‘moment of silence’ to show solidarity with ‘protestors’ during the race- kneeling like morons-
NASCAR is ruled by white guilt snowflakes now- disgusting-
Now IF they simply wanted an end to knee holds- WITHOUT prejudging the cop like they have- that would be understandable- they certainly have a right to their opinion about a particular hold- but to pander to the guilt shamers and domestic terrorists (antifa and soros ilk) who are destroying our nation’s cities right now is unacceptable- and to convict the policemen without a trial, without looking at the autopsy evidenced showing floyd suffered cardiopulmonary arrest, without even taking into consideration that the cop knew full well he was being filmed from several angles- is just disgusting on their part- Apparently in their minds it’s no longer ‘innocent until proven guilty’ it’s now ‘innocent ONLY IF we say you are’
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