Looks like politics may have entered motorsports as well. First Lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden's wife, Jill Biden appear to have been booed by at least some fans at Sunday’s NASCAR season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
The pair's participation at the race as honorary grand marshals was meant to promote the “Joining Forces” program on behalf of military families. Retired Army Sgt. Andrew Barry, who was wounded in action in Iraq and Afghanistan, and his family were standing beside them when the incident occurred.
Video footage from the event show that the sounds of booing can be heard as soon as Michelle Obama is announced.
According to ABC News, White House officials responded that there were more cheers than boos. Even though it’s hard to tell if that’s true given all the noise, you can see the video right after the jump and judge for yourself.
Oh, and just in case you were wondering, Tony Stewart won the 2011 championship despite tying with Carl Edwards in the final standings because he had more race victories.
6 Comments:
What else do you expect from a so-called sport whose theme song is Dueling Banjos.
What else do you expect from a crowd whos majority is made up of people who work for a living?
At least the average Joe-billy is waking up. Now its time for some hardcore educating YOURself. Time to replace boos with action.
What else do you expect from a crowd whos majority is made up of uneducated racist rednecks?
That was a pretty low class thing to do. You may not agree with the actions or ideas of the President but at least show a little respect. The wounded Vet and the kids did'nt deserve that reception either. I realize the boos probably were'nt aimed at them but I'm sure it did'nt make them feel all that comfortable either. Real nice going... morons.
Must be embarrising for most Americans.......but what can you expect from people who re-enact and celebrate their civil war loss. You can pick these folks out easily, they are the ones lined up at the Sears and J.C. Penny "WHITE SALE".
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