[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.

[Guillermo]

Judging by the replies on this thread, those "offended" by Toyota are a small minority.

What's better for NASCAR...to lose one out of 50 fans in the United States and replace each one lost with 10 foreign fans, or keep the status quo?

There is a reason why F1 is the most popular sport on earth and why Shumacher is the highest paid athlete on earth.