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Nascar & Diversity, Brian Patrick
Diversity Analysis - Nascar, Brian Patrick
Diversity Analysis - Nascar, Brian Patrick
Brian Patrick
NASCAR is an organization which has a long history of exemplifying a stereotypical Southern pride culture into the sport. This Southern pride culture is evident in the symbols present at NASCAR racing events, such as the Confederate flag which can be seen as bumper stickers on spectator vehicles, flying at fan tailgate sites and adorning fan apparel. Although initially most NASCAR events were held in the South, today more than half of its racetrack venues are located outside the Southern United States. With that national migration of racetracks, NASCAR has attempted to diversify itself from being predominantly known as a …