Should The US Army Even Consider Sponsoring Toyota NASCAR Team?

[UNHWildCats]

http://www.sirius-speedway.com/2008/06/things-are-looking-bleak-at-dei.html

[AZGrizFan]

I didn't vote in the poll because I don't think they should be sponsoring ANY NASCAR team. xnonono2x

[dbackjon]

I didn't vote in the poll because I don't think they should be sponsoring ANY NASCAR team. xnonono2x

Why not - the NASCAR fan base is one of their prime recruiting targets.

[TwinTownBisonFan]

Toyota has a bunch of plants in the US... they are as "american" as any of the companies whose parts are made in mexico and china

[Cleets]

I didn't vote in the poll because I don't think they should be sponsoring ANY NASCAR team. xnonono2x


I say "HELL YES" US ARMY and NASCAR = a match made in heaven..!!!

[OL FU]

I didn't vote in the poll because I don't think they should be sponsoring ANY NASCAR team. xnonono2x

xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xthumbsupx

[AZGrizFan]

Why not - the NASCAR fan base is one of their prime recruiting targets.

I don't give a flying vertical **** who their "recruiting targets" are. I don't think they should be sponsoring NASCAR. xcoffeex

[dbackjon]

I don't give a flying vertical **** who their "recruiting targets" are. I don't think they should be sponsoring NASCAR. xcoffeex


Why? Are you opposed to any recruiting advertisements by the Armed Forces?

Or are you a commie-pinko-wingnut-bleeding heart liberal that doesn't want the Army to recruit at all?


Or are you mad that the Navy didn't jump on it first?

[AZGrizFan]

Why? Are you opposed to any recruiting advertisements by the Armed Forces?

Or are you a commie-pinko-wingnut-bleeding heart liberal that doesn't want the Army to recruit at all?


Or are you mad that the Navy didn't jump on it first?

None of the above. Well, ok, maybe #3 a little....
xmadx ;)

[Cleets]

I don't give a flying vertical **** who their "recruiting targets" are. I don't think they should be sponsoring NASCAR. xcoffeex

Why..?
It's their budget money for advertising and recruiting xeyebrowx
and NASCAR is a spot on match (I'm not trying to be an ass) but srsly...

[AZGrizFan]

Why..?
It's their budget money for advertising and recruiting xeyebrowx
and NASCAR is a spot on match (I'm not trying to be an ass) but srsly...

Is NASCAR really that big with the 18-21 year old set? I thought NASCAR fans were a bunch of 35+ rednecks.... xeyebrowx xconfusedx

[ASUMountaineer]

Is NASCAR really that big with the 18-21 year old set? I thought NASCAR fans were a bunch of 35+ rednecks.... xeyebrowx xconfusedx

Well, I'm not 35 (I'm 26), but the redneck part...xnodx

[TwinTownBisonFan]

Is NASCAR really that big with the 18-21 year old set? I thought NASCAR fans were a bunch of 35+ rednecks.... xeyebrowx xconfusedx

*dingdingding*... the kind of rambo watching, false bravado having blowhards who didnt join themselves... but from behind the safety of their keyboards advocate attacking other countries. xsmiley_wix

[AZGrizFan]

*dingdingding*... the kind of rambo watching, false bravado having blowhards who didnt join themselves... but from behind the safety of their keyboards advocate attacking other countries. xsmiley_wix

So, this answers the question then. WHY would the US Army bother with a NASCAR team....I would think it's hardly their target demographic. Honestly, I think they'd do better sponsoring UFC or something like that. THAT seems to be the big rage among teens and twentysomethings. xthumbsupx xcoffeex

[Grizzaholic]

call me a redneck but I have enjoyed NASCAR since highschool. Same with NHRA.

[AZGrizFan]

call me a redneck but I have enjoyed NASCAR since highschool. Same with NHRA.

Redneck. xthumbsupx

[Grizzaholic]

Well atleast someone did.

[slycat]

who cares?

[Cobblestone]

I voted yes. As long as they get a good driver who can win or place consistently in the top three then I am all for it. BTW, I'm a retired E-7 (Army & Army National Guard) who drives a Toyota Tacoma.

GO ARMY!

[Cobblestone]

None of the above. Well, ok, maybe #3 a little.... xmadx ;)

Navy does (or at least did) sponsor a NASCAR.

[Cobblestone]

Is NASCAR really that big with the 18-21 year old set? I thought NASCAR fans were a bunch of 35+ rednecks.... xeyebrowx xconfusedx


I think in certain parts of the country it is, the south for example. Realistically speaking Commander, you've got quite a few NASCAR fans in the military. I think each service having a NASCAR that represents their branch is something that can build espirit de corps and add to a friendly rivalry among service members. Similar to the service academies playing each other in football.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I'm 25, hardly a redneck and been following NASCAR since i was little kid, my first race was in 1988. My father and grandfather grew up watching the Andretti's, from nearby Nazereth PA, clime the ranks. I have no problem with the US Army, National Gaurd, Navy, etc sponsoring racing. They've had a positive influence on the sport.

[jessesd]

call me a redneck but I have enjoyed NASCAR since highschool. Same with NHRA.
If you like nascar...then;
you may be a redneck!!!xlolx xlolx

[TwinTownBisonFan]

So, this answers the question then. WHY would the US Army bother with a NASCAR team....I would think it's hardly their target demographic. Honestly, I think they'd do better sponsoring UFC or something like that. THAT seems to be the big rage among teens and twentysomethings. xthumbsupx xcoffeex

i think there is something in that... get those guys to focus that aggression... or at least put saltpeter in their mashed potatoes to level them off.

[Appaholic]

Not with my goddam tax dollars........not until every fokking soldier has kevlar and every humvee has steel plates......xflamemadx

[OhioHen]

The four Toyotas in our driveway were all assembled in the United States, using parts made in the United States.

The Ford and Chevy in my neighbor's driveway were both assembled in Canada using parts made in Mexico.

Which family owns "American" products?

[Appaholic]

The four Toyotas in our driveway were all assembled in the United States, using parts made in the United States.

The Ford and Chevy in my neighbor's driveway were both assembled in Canada using parts made in Mexico.

Which family owns "American" products?

Quit making sense........it's Mom, apple Pie, Baseball & Chevy trucks....not Toyota....xwhistlex

.......and where's Citdog on this issue?

[Cleets]

Not with my goddam tax dollars........not until every fokking soldier has kevlar and every humvee has steel plates......xflamemadx

It's a business...
and Saving lives is only part of the equation xnodx getting new recruits is critical



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