NASCAR CEO Brian France is taking a big chance by publicly endorsing Donald Trump .
He’s also being quite hypocritical.
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NASCAR has long been a Republican stronghold, with Republican presidents from Ronald Reagan to George W. making appearances at NASCAR races during election year. Big stock-car racing events are must-stops for Republican candidates and it’s not uncommon for drivers and team owners to endorse political candidates.
There is nothing wrong with that. Political candidates use sports to their advantage and athletes and team owners are free to endorse anyone they like.