Still, the sport calls specifically on the Christian faith and no one takes NASCAR officials to task nor do drivers take offense. Yes, NASCAR was born in the country’s “Bible Belt,” but the sport has outgrown its southern roots and is racing in front of more diverse crowds than ever.įor years until his death, The Reverend Hal Marchman delivered the Daytona 500’s pre-race invocation - something other major leagues banned years ago - and ended his Christian prayer with “Shalom and Amen” to allow some inclusion. More than that, NASCAR’s display of faith has yet to waiver in a society where legislators fight to keep prayer out of public schools, and talking openly about Christianity is frowned upon in mixed company. It’s not uncommon to see drivers praying on pit road before a race or to hear them count His blessing after a solid, safe run. The sport was founded on faith and God evident by its pre-race invocations and the welcoming of Motor Racing Outreach in the late 1980s. The cross has been there since the beginning and so has a strong spiritual presence in NASCAR.
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