From The Archives: NASCAR Awards Driver $50,000 For Homophobic Comments
NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston said he had reviewed the incident, in which Busch was caught on videotape uttering several common antigay words and phrases after Saturday’s Sprint All-Star race, and found Busch's conduct "insensitive, uneducated, unenlightened, and in keeping with the finest traditions of stock car racing."
Top NASCAR public relations and fan-outreach personnel will reportedly meet with Busch before Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 to present him with an official letter of commendation and a check for the full amount of his award.The incident in question transpired following Saturday’s race, in which Busch finished second to Carl Edwards after starting from the pole position.
“Going forward, we do worry Mr. Busch will have a tough time handling his image,” Opperman continued. “He’s not just a driver anymore. To the NASCAR community, he’s a hero.”Feeling pressure to respond to the publicity generated by Busch’s remarks, NASCAR officials confirmed the driver would be the centerpiece of the organization’s new “Don’t Be a Fag” campaign, which urges young people to call each other antigay names whenever possible, especially during school.
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