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NASCAR Is More Important Than Women’s Health
Last Friday, the House voted to cut federal funding for Planned Parenthood. And they also voted to keep giving money to race cars. I kid you not. The defunding of Planned Parenthood was framed as a...
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NASCAR Race Named After Identical Twin Military Heroes
Every year, Crown Royal holds the “Your Name Here” contest to find a name for the annual NASCAR race in Richmond, Virginia. This year they’ve named it after two military heroes, the “Crown Royal...
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Losing My NASCAR Virginity
CJ Kaplan finds a new love in the most unlikely place for a New Englander – Talladega Superspeedway. I am a typical New England sports fan. I follow the four major team sports almost exclusively. I...
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Man-to-Man with Trevor Bayne
Daytona 500 winner, Trevor Bayne, talks with GMP about being the youngest driver to win the big race, manhood, and his many pastimes. Nearly a year ago, Trevor Bayne became the youngest driver to...
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A Dad Defends Danica Patrick
Matthew Crowder hopes that Danica Patrick’s haters will keep their mouths shut, so his daughter’s dreams aren’t dashed. NASCAR, one of my favorite sports, recently started its new season in Daytona,...
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Joel Ward Scores Winning Goal, Triggers Outpouring of Non-Hipster Racism
Finally, some sincere racism. Looks like Boston’s the next big scene, hipster racists! So I pretty much avoid all exposure to hockey–which, perhaps owing to its target demographic, has always struck...
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Racing: Tia Norfleet Is The First Sister Burning Up The NASCAR Tracks...
Tia Norfleet. Does that name ring any bells? It should. As the first, youngest and only African American female driver on the NASCAR circuit, she's changing minds while changing lanes. Okay, that...
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News: @HannibalTabu Brings Komplicated Tech & Culture News to Sunday Morning...
This morning, Komplicated editor-in-chief Hannibal Tabu will be on the popular web radio show talking about Tia Norfleet, the only sister on the NASCAR circuit, the beleaguered plans of actor and...
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NASCAR and Animal Rescue: An Interview With Greg Biffle
The Good Men Project’s Matthew Crowder talks with NASCAR star Greg Biffle about his life off the track, and his animal rescue operation. For those who don’t follow the sport, it’s easy to stereotype...
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Plastic Surgery: It’s Not Just for Women Anymore
More men are having liposuction, Botox injections, laser hair removal, and other cosmetic procedures. Body modification isn’t just about tattoos, piercings, and other “fringe” activities that have...
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A Weekend in the Life of a NASCAR Fan
Matthew Crowder spent the weekend with his daughter at the Martinsville Speedway. He shares what he learned about NASCAR—and about father-daughter bonding. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge...
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“A boy should be able to dress like a ice dancer OR a NASCAR driver if he...
This is a comment by Tom B. on the post “Buying Boys’ Underwear For My Daughter”. Tom writes about the strict dichotomy of how clothing is marketed to young girl and boys and how it contributes to...
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Shane Hmiel: Defying the Odds to Race Again
Hmiel says, “I didn’t seek this out, but I’m so thankful to Accessible Racing for this honor. They have done and continue to do great things for the physically disabled.” More than 2 years ago Shane...
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NASCAR Fines Denny Hamlin for Criticizing Car
Though NASCAR is within its rights to fine Denny Hamlin, Liam Day argues there’s a not so pleasant whiff about all of it. NASCAR fined Denny Hamlin $25,000 after the Sprint Cup Series event at Phoenix...
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Tony Stewart, You Mend and We’ll Knit
JJ Vincent tries to convince the still-broken-legged NASCAR driver Tony Stewart that he needs to join the legions of men who knit. Dear Tony: A third surgery? And just when you were beginning to...
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Yarn: Not Just for Girls Anymore
JJ Vincent introduces you to the entertaining world of the textile arts. — My adventure that is the world of fiber arts started (as many great adventures do) quite by accident. My partner broke his...
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Life Below The Mason-Dixon Line: A Call For Submissions
Tweet Life below the Mason-Dixon Line isn’t as simple as some people want you to believe. I was delivering pizza in Alabama in the summer after high school, and I delivered to a quintessential country...
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Tony Stewart and the Rush to Judgement
Tony Stewart (Derik Hamilton/AP) A racing event turned tragic when an on-track incident resulted in a fatality. Also tragic is the public reaction. On August 9, 2014, an incident at a Sprint car...
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“Have at it, Boys” and College Men
Aaron W. Voyles explores the relationship between NASCAR and male behavior. — Ever since the incident involving Tony Stewart and Kevin Ward Jr., my partner has been telling me that I should write a...
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I Can’t Write About Football
Aaron W. Voyles examines how the situations with the NFL impact the men he educates. — I can’t write about football because there are a thousand voices presenting sides right now. I can’t say that I...
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