First NASCAR fan from New York City discovered
posted at 9:37 pm on November 19, 2007 by Allahpundit
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He was spotted after the race inquiring as to where he might find some cornbread and pot licker prepared in the “down home” style, the way his “grandmammy” used to make.
Seriously, though. Does a guy who’s goofed on Hillary repeatedly for her politically convenient Yankee fandom really want to go this route?
Now, Rudolph W. Giuliani says, he “really” is a NASCAR fan…
On Sunday, the Giuliani campaign came to the Homestead-Miami Speedway, past a handful of Confederate flags flying in the parking lot and beyond the Jack Daniel’s tent, to attend NASCAR’s Ford 400.
“This is our third race this year,” he boasted to the assembled dignitaries, who included former heavyweight boxing champion Lennox Lewis, Miss Florida and crew chiefs, shortly before the race.
Then he fawned over the races.
“This is a quintessentially American sport,” he told the audience. “It represents the best of America.”…
“Every woman in the country is going to vote for Hillary,” scoffed Brian Landis, 43, a tree surgeon from Deerfield Beach, shaking his head in disgust. “They’re just going to vote for her. I like Giuliani. It’s who I know. It’s who I trust.”
Between this, his rollback on civil unions, and his magical awakening to the dangers of unchecked illegal immigration, the only move left is to embrace Jesus and move to Dallas. Exit question: Precisely how, dear reader, does NASCAR represent “the best of America”? I’m keeping an open mind here. Just make the case.
Update: Amerpundit comments, “It’s working.”
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Man, you’re really trying to get on Levy’s bad side now, aren’t ya?
RightWinged on November 19, 2007 at 9:39 PM
Levy’s a NASCAR fan? What?
I don’t even know that guy anymore.
Allahpundit on November 19, 2007 at 9:40 PM
Pandering. It’s as American as apple pie.
SoulGlo on November 19, 2007 at 9:43 PM
It’s working.
amerpundit on November 19, 2007 at 9:45 PM
Cars and beers.
I am highly suspect of the patriotism of anyone who doesn’t have a fondness for both.
Nessuno on November 19, 2007 at 9:46 PM
Rudy a NASCAR fan?
Really?
Slublog on November 19, 2007 at 9:46 PM
Did he get his shot before showing up there?
Maybe he was just stalking Suzy Kolber.
JammieWearingFool on November 19, 2007 at 9:47 PM
Haha, yeah he mentions it all the time. He’s constantly checking with Goddlington (on air) if their plans to go to the Daytona 500 are still on. Also, don’t you remember in the earlier months of the show when he used to give picks or read results from some races (I’m not a fan myself, so I don’t know what the hell he was talking about). Just the other day he asked Will Leitch (Deadspin.com) something about NASCAR and he didn’t have a clue what to say, admitted he’s not a fan, and Levy said something to the effect of “I’ll kill you later”.
RightWinged on November 19, 2007 at 9:52 PM
Bravo. Exactly. Add goodlooking gals in bluejeans and we have the perfected trifecta.
Griz on November 19, 2007 at 9:52 PM
A better question would be, What the heck is a tree surgeon?
Free Constitution on November 19, 2007 at 9:53 PM
I thought that was a gag!
Allahpundit on November 19, 2007 at 9:53 PM
jhkotter on November 19, 2007 at 9:54 PM
Wow, next thing ya know he’ll show up at a gun show.
infidel4life on November 19, 2007 at 9:55 PM
Because you continue to drive a left turn for 500 miles.
Kini on November 19, 2007 at 9:56 PM
“the best of America”
Because it’s a repeat?
Attila (Pillage Idiot) on November 19, 2007 at 10:00 PM
Heck…my grandmother used to do that…with the blinker on…
JetBoy on November 19, 2007 at 10:02 PM
Allah, where did you ever hear about pot likker (the preferred spelling)? Huey Long once tried to make it the national dish. I think it’s as elegant as any of the famous soups (vichyssoise, bouillabaisse, Campbell’s) so I think he was on to something.
rivlax on November 19, 2007 at 10:08 PM
“Every woman in the country is going to vote for Hillary,”
No, we’re NOT!!!
“the best of America”:
- Speed
- Technology
- Beaucoup money, both invested, and chance to win
- Competition
- High risk/daring
- Drive to win
- Manly, mostly, team
- Short span
- Patriotism
…of course in addition to cars, beer and women, as above mentioned.
Entelechy on November 19, 2007 at 10:12 PM
Guess!
Allahpundit on November 19, 2007 at 10:12 PM
I suppose it’s possible, and I even considered it the first time too, but based on the entire picture of continued NASCAR mentions, I’m almost certain he is indeed a fan. He sits there drunk with his 2 kittens watching the cars go round and round for hours.
Levy, I know you stop by sometimes… care to settle this?
RightWinged on November 19, 2007 at 10:13 PM
I don’t think he reads us anymore. None of the Fox people do (except Fox & Friends producers).
Allahpundit on November 19, 2007 at 10:13 PM
Did we anger them? (I ask seriously.)
amerpundit on November 19, 2007 at 10:16 PM
No, I think they’re just bored with us.
Allahpundit on November 19, 2007 at 10:17 PM
Something for everyone’s state (see bottom of page). This one’s from Tennessee.
Entelechy on November 19, 2007 at 10:17 PM
As of late (with all of their tabloidish coverage), the feeling’s mutual. :)
amerpundit on November 19, 2007 at 10:19 PM
MKH?
Entelechy on November 19, 2007 at 10:19 PM
Go Rudy! hahaha
Does anyone find it kinda weird that a bunch of high speed conservative down home boys are always in a LEFT turn?
csdeven on November 19, 2007 at 10:51 PM
And this is different from John Kerry’s 2004 “hunting trip” in Ohio how? At least we have, to this point, been spared an Ivy League educated traitor asking “is this were I can get me a huntin’ license.” Hillary’s campaign has yet to get away from the vagina-in-chief crowd but once they do, watch out.
highhopes on November 19, 2007 at 10:52 PM
My favorite news article about NASCAR is
http://www.theonion.com/content/video/nascar_coach_reveals_winning
thuja on November 19, 2007 at 11:01 PM
I like NASCAR, but you’ve got to be kidding on that count.
Reaps on November 19, 2007 at 11:08 PM
Rudy has been known to interrupt speeches to take cell phone calls updating him on NASCAR races.
Yup. Its a fact.
Always Right on November 19, 2007 at 11:09 PM
I guess Rudy is done rooting for the Red Sox and is looking for something to do.
dedalus on November 19, 2007 at 11:10 PM
Heck, Reaps, I’ll enter the race next time on horse and wagon :)
Entelechy on November 19, 2007 at 11:19 PM
Have you ever heard of the rickshaw 500?
Technology is there. Check under the hood.
Kini on November 19, 2007 at 11:30 PM
That’s an interesting coincidence. Red Eye has been terrible since they’ve decided to interview random C list “celebrities”.
And if there was any doubt, they officially jumped the shark when they had Rupaul on.
Nessuno on November 19, 2007 at 11:31 PM
My goodness folks you’re awfully hard on the next potus. I see Rudy as a mafia killing prosecuting attorney who won a mayorial campaign and did a pretty good job cleaning up a tough crappy dirty city. Then he went out and made himself more than several million in just a few years of business. Don’t you be a playa-hater. America needs all it’s good men. Badly. To compensate for your dumbazzes. ;)
Griz on November 19, 2007 at 11:31 PM
I’d pay to see that *thumbs up*
Reaps on November 19, 2007 at 11:31 PM
Another day, another shot at Rudy from Allahpundit.
Jim-Rose on November 20, 2007 at 12:13 AM
They love Rudy, because they have to hate Fred, the anti-moonshiner.
NASCAR’s origins came from moonshiners runnin’ from the feds. And as we know, Fred as the Tenn. US attorney abused the authority of his position to persecute toothless banjo playing moonshiners. He prosecuted more moonshining cases than any other type of cases, earning the eternal hatred of knowledgeable NASCAR fans everywhere.
tommylotto on November 20, 2007 at 12:17 AM
I couldn’t disagree more… except the Rupaul part, you’re right, that was a stupid booking. They’ve already got Bill, what did they need Rupaul for? But seriously, I think the show has (largely) gotten better with time, with a few random less funny shows here and there.
RightWinged on November 20, 2007 at 12:58 AM
Here in Fontana Ca,host to 2 Nascar races a year,it seems awful tony to be a bunch or rednecks,BTW I spent 440$ for tickets to the Labor day race,and another 200$ on tailgating,where do us rednecks get our money?
Bob
Bobnormal on November 20, 2007 at 1:24 AM
Gawd. The whining about Allah is getting tiresome, especially since fans of every candidate are taking turns whining. Allah’s an equal-opportunity offender (Rudy? Check. My man Romney? Check. Thompson? Check. Huck? Check. The Last Hope for America? Doublecheck.), but everyone seems to think they’re being singled out or deserve immunity.
Get over it, or write your own friggin’ blog.
Splashman on November 20, 2007 at 1:45 AM
Go Splashman, you be tellin’ them how it is!
Entelechy on November 20, 2007 at 1:55 AM
I like Nescafe.
Jim Treacher on November 20, 2007 at 2:03 AM
Treacher, maybe you can settle this… Is Levy a NASCAR fan (like I think he is) or is that just a weird bit that no one gets? (which I suppose is possible, considering I don’t “get” NASCAR itself)
RightWinged on November 20, 2007 at 2:33 AM
“pot licker”
HAH! I’m assuming you know it’s ‘pot liquor’, but either way, that’s hilarious!
Kevin M on November 20, 2007 at 2:45 AM
What you said.
silverfox on November 20, 2007 at 4:15 AM
The story, if true,looks pretty bad. I’d like to point out that this TV Station is a CBS local Affiliate.
Egfrow on November 20, 2007 at 4:57 AM
True it’s all left turns, but remember; 3 lefts make a right. Or something.
Dash on November 20, 2007 at 7:37 AM
Living in Manhattan involves a permanent slo-mo Nascar race, right outside your window. Believe me, there is ZERO interest in cars from Manhattanites. People who drive them are derisively referred to as “the bridge and tunnel crowd,”– or worse, “from N.J.” Even Manhattan illegals don’t want driver’s licenses.
If there’s any interest in “cars,” it’s trying to find a taxi when it’s raining.
JiangxiDad on November 20, 2007 at 8:20 AM
Yeah, she might be ok three weeks of the month with a gun in her hands, but anyone know what her cycle days are?
Texas Nick 77 on November 20, 2007 at 8:30 AM
That ship has sailed.
JiangxiDad on November 20, 2007 at 8:45 AM
OK, there is no way to guess what in the Hell he’s talking about here – and no reason to try.
But doesn’t anybody else see the irony? The same individuals who called Fred Thompson’s pickup – and I’m quoting here – “The most evil deception in the history of the human race!!!” – are now (albeit incoherently) trying to somehow use Fred Thompson to explain how Rudy Giuliani’s brand spanking new red-necking is More honest than any image ever projected by any politician since George Washington.
To top it all off, as I recall, these are the same same people who constantly accusing EVERYONE ELSE of “fixating” on Fred Thompson.
logis on November 20, 2007 at 9:07 AM
I was not commenting on Rudy’s obvious pandering — which by the way is officially permitted during campaign season. He can also shake hands of people he doesn’t like and even kiss a few babies. I was explaining why the NASCAR fans love Rudy by explaining why they can’t like Fred, the obvious choice for “redneck NASCAR fans”. They cannot like Fred, because Fred chased down moonshiners for a living and NASCAR has roots in moonshine runners.
tommylotto on November 20, 2007 at 9:45 AM
Let’s not forget that in 2004, John Kerry actually made the claim that he “was one of the founders of New Englanders for NASCAR”. Nobody could ever find any evidence of such an organization or of John Kerry’s role in the formation of such an organization. Not that the Boston Globe tried to verify Kerry’s boast. Somebody should have asked Kerry:” How many members of the Hendricks racing team can you name?” If he could not name two such members, and I am sure that he could not do so, then the whole world would know that he was a fraud. Each year there are two huge races in Loudon, New Hampshire, one for Busch series and one for NASCAR series. Nobody has ever seen evidence of John or Teresa at any such race and in New England, anybody who can get tickets goes to both races. But Kerry is equally boastful of other sports as well. He claimed that he once ran and finished the Boston Marathon. Note that Mr. Kerry would never say what year he supposedly did the Marathon. That way, nobody could verify whether he actually did so by checking the race records.
Larraby on November 20, 2007 at 9:56 AM
bwahahahahaha
love that
nascar rules .
trailortrash on November 20, 2007 at 10:07 AM
Apparently Tim Russert will be spending one week a month at an undisclosed location.
infidel4life on November 20, 2007 at 12:17 PM
Here’s a fund raiser for the GOP: strap Rudiani to the front grill of Tony Stewart’s Home Depot 20 and let ‘er rip.
Seriously, I would pay a month’s salary to see it. Double that if Tony would make a right turn at 190 m.p.h.
saved on November 20, 2007 at 12:19 PM
Of course Levy’s a NASCAR fan. Who would claim to be that… who was not? (Besides some guy running for president.)
Jim Treacher on November 20, 2007 at 1:33 PM
I am indeed a huge – and possibly the world’s only Jewish – NASCAR fan…
Allah, dunno where you got the idea that I don’t read you any more…
Giuliani couldn’t be pandering any harder at this point…
Anybody remember that Fred Thompson played the head of NASCAR in “Days of Thunder”??
Rightwinged, early in the show I was giving my Yahoo Fantasy NASCAR picks…
The “left turn” jokes are waaay stale, and ignorant. If you don’t “get” NASCAR, you don’t get NASCAR. But not even counting the road course races, it’s a helluva lot more than only turning left.
BTW, y’know who else didn’t get NASCAR? Karl Marx. Oh, and Hitler. Hitler didn’t get NASCAR at all.
Levy on November 20, 2007 at 2:38 PM
Yeah, there’s also going faster and slowing down!
Jim Treacher on November 20, 2007 at 3:06 PM
Blasphemy.
NASCAR is a great sport. It’s got speed, power, endurance, skill, strategy and passionate fans all rolled into one package.
Go sit in a grandstand sometime (my preferred track is Talldega) and take in a race. When those cars come screaming into the tri-oval on the final lap it’s one of the greatest moments in sports.
Plus, it’s got topless chicks in the infield. And you can drink beer while laughing at those dumb-ass Jeff Gordan fanboys.
Jack M. on November 20, 2007 at 3:28 PM
Bah…Talladega.
Jack M. on November 20, 2007 at 3:29 PM
Well, when it comes to NASCAR knowledge, I defer to my dad and brother. He loves it!
Jim Treacher on November 20, 2007 at 3:52 PM
Haha, I didn’t realize I made any “left turn” jokes? I think all I said was that I didn’t get it… unless you’re referring to this line:
Which was actually a joke less about NASCAR, and more about your cats and the fact that Levy haters claim you appear hungover. I could be wrong, but I think you’ve been labeled a drunk (even though that’s not the impression I get, I think it’s a widespread one).
Anyway, to clarify – I don’t get it, but I know it’s huge so there must be something to it, but not something I think I’ll ever be in to. Anyway, the important thing was that you are a fan, and settled that. I was beginning to wonder if I had been missing a joke all along. Bottom line, Ashlan Gorse is unbelievably hot.
RightWinged on November 20, 2007 at 4:06 PM
RW – the “turning left” thang wasn’t aimed at you.
Also, I am unfortunately much more of an insomniac than I am a drunk. I wish it were otherwise.
Are there really “Levy haters” out there? I had no idea I inspired that strong of an emotion in anyone, good or bad…
Levy on November 20, 2007 at 5:08 PM
Are there really “Levy haters” out there? I had no idea I inspired that strong of an emotion in anyone, good or bad…
Levy on November 20, 2007 at 5:08 PM
Oh, I don’t think Mexican immigrants are terrorists. Right, forgot!!
Levy on November 20, 2007 at 6:03 PM
I’m with you, Levy. Let’s you and Rudy and Allah and me take in a race next season.
Moonshine-runners trying to evade an overbearing government during Prohibition created a backwoods sport that within two generations has been elevated to worldwide phenomenon, internationally respected racing scene, and the second most-watched sport in the U.S. (behind only NFL) fueled by a host of colorful personalities, aggressive competition, and funded by unabashed commercialism. Damn straight it’s the best of America.
marykatharine on November 20, 2007 at 6:14 PM
Also it’s really loud!
Jim Treacher on November 20, 2007 at 6:51 PM
I’ll admit that I don’t get NASCAR, but neither did my parents until they saw it live.
They’re in the car business and won some tickets through work. One there, all of it seemed completely clear. My father even started talking strategy, but on TV it still just looks like hamsters in a cage to me going round and round.
Esthier on November 20, 2007 at 7:10 PM
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