Did the AP, ESPN, and Fox Refuse to Mention ‘NRA 500′ by Official Name? What We Found May Surprise You By Jonathon M. Seidl | The Blaze – 4 hrs ago
NRA 500 FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 13: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, celebrates by shooting revolvers in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 13, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. Credit: (Credit too long, see caption) If you thought that the media was fueling an anti-NRA bias in the wake of the group sponsoring a NASCAR race in Texas, the Associated Press (AP), ESPN, and even reportedly Fox fueled that theory with their handling of the race's coverage. The AP wrote an entire article without referencing the race's official name, the NRA 500. ESPN's live, 1am ET edition of SportsCenter did the same thing. TheBlaze also received several tips from those who watched the race on Fox's local affiliates saying the network, too, seemed to be erasing the NRA from it's paid-for position. But further examination reveals that the three outlets seem to have been simply keeping in line with the way they've recently handled official race names, specifically when looking at last week's race in Martinsville as a comparison.
The coverage and complaints The AP's recap of the NRA 500, titled "Kyle Busch gets NASCAR weekend sweep at Texas," references "Texas Motor Speedway" and "Saturday night in the Sprint Cup race," while also mentioning the controversy surrounding the "National Rifle Association." But it never goes on to mention the full race name. Similarly, on Saturday's early morning recap of the race on ESPN the anchors used more generic references to the race being in Texas. Likewise, the network's graphics never showed the race's correct, full name. Here's the official version on the ESPN YouTube channel:
And here's a more complete version:
"Fox NASCAR broadcast hasn't mentioned the ACTUAL name of the race tonight (NRA 500) once since the race began," one tipper told TheBlaze in extending the critique toward Fox. "Only mentioning sprint cup series, Texas Motor Speedway, etc. Also not using ANY NRA 500 graphics for their broadcast." "Not only did FOX avoid saying or showing 'NRA 500? tonight, but they changed the name of the race on the TV screen," another said. "After the race, the scroll bar with the results was titled 'Texas 500 Unofficial Results.' It should have been titled 'NRA 500 Unofficial Results.'"
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
Why Texas Motor Speedway lost a rifle from the NRA (KILLERS) 500
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USA TODAY: FORT WORTH – The pole position for the first Sprint Cup race sponsored by the National Rifle Association didn't feature the the rifle traditionally awarded to the fastest qualifier.
Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage said the reason had nothing to do with politics and everything to do with money.
The 1.5-mile track started the tradition in 2005 with a custom-made Beretta shotgun (valued at more than $60,000) that was hand-crafted with the pole-winner's likeness. A few years later, the sponsorship switched to a rifle supplied by Turnbull.
But the deal ended after last November's race, and the track's sales department hasn't been able to land a high-end rifle or shotgun brand as a replacement.
A rifle was ready Friday for presentation to pole winner Kyle Busch, but Gossage said he nixed it when he learned it was a rifle from the track's surplus stock.
Don't ya hate it when a good conspiracy story turns out to be Bull $hit!
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
Don't you love it when a retarded leftist statist writes 'Killers' after NRA.
So Boxy equates the NRA members with killers...Typical lefty propaganda....Nazi Germany or Soviet Russia would have been proud of you.
Don't worry folks!...Boxy is pro-2nd Amendment
"Approval ratings go up and down for various reasons... An example is the high post 911 support for GWB even though he could be said to be responsible for the event." --- Box A Rox '9/11 Truther'
Melania is a bimbo... she is there to look at, not to listen to. --- Box A Rox and his 'War on Women'
Don't you love it when a retarded leftist statist writes 'Killers' after NRA. So Boxy equates the NRA members with killers...Typical lefty propaganda....Nazi Germany or Soviet Russia would have been proud of you. Don't worry folks!...Boxy is pro-2nd Amendment
YUP! I am!!!
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
Paranoia is an integral part of GunHugger personality.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
Paranoia is an integral part of GunHugger personality.
When you have leftist statists, such as yourself, calling members of a organization 'Killers' because they support their right to own a firearm. I might to start to get worried too.
Your belief of our right to own a firearm falls along the lines of this....'I believe that black people should have equal rights and equal opportunity, just so long as we restrict them to where they can live and how much money they can make.'
"Approval ratings go up and down for various reasons... An example is the high post 911 support for GWB even though he could be said to be responsible for the event." --- Box A Rox '9/11 Truther'
Melania is a bimbo... she is there to look at, not to listen to. --- Box A Rox and his 'War on Women'
"Not only did FOX avoid saying or showing 'NRA 500? tonight, but they changed the name of the race on the TV screen," another said. "After the race, the scroll bar with the results was titled 'Texas 500 Unofficial Results.' It should have been titled 'NRA 500 Unofficial Results.'"
the LAME STREAM MEDIA is at it again!!!
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
USA Today: Man shoots himself in the head during NRA KILLERS 500
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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A medical examiner says a man who died in the infield during the NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway shot himself in the head.
The Tarrant County (Texas) medical examiner's office on Sunday said the death of 42-year-old Kirk Franklin of Saginaw, Texas, was a suicide.
Fort Worth police have said a man who was camping in the infield died of a "self-inflicted injury" after getting into an argument with other campers. The incident happened late in the Sprint Cup race
"For whatever a man sows, that he will also reap."
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
USA Today: Man shoots himself in the head during NRA KILLERS 500
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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A medical examiner says a man who died in the infield during the NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway shot himself in the head.
The Tarrant County (Texas) medical examiner's office on Sunday said the death of 42-year-old Kirk Franklin of Saginaw, Texas, was a suicide.
Fort Worth police have said a man who was camping in the infield died of a "self-inflicted injury" after getting into an argument with other campers. The incident happened late in the Sprint Cup race
"For whatever a man sows, that he will also reap."
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
”Oath Keepers are those who stepped forward, raised their hand and are willing to die to protect and defend our Constitution; that means everything to me and I’m honored to be a part this.” – Jeffrey Earnhardt
HELP US PUT AN OATH KEEPERS CAR ON THE NASCAR TRACK, DRIVEN BY JEFFREY EARNHARDT!
What: Public Awareness Campaign to bring the Oath Keepers’ message to the NASCAR audience and general public by running a NASCAR race car driven by Jeffrey Earnhardt. Oath Keepers is asking like-minded Americans to donate to get the Oath Keepers race car on the track and get our message about defending the Constitution out to millions.
Where & When: Dover International Speedway Dover, DE. Saturday, June 01 02:30 PM ET - TV: ESPN – Radio: MRN. The television audience is 1.5 million people average for this race (Should exceed this number with the move from ESPN2 to ESPN), Race attendance for the NNS race will be 40,000 people. Jeffrey will also do media promoting the Oath Keepers message leading into the race weekend, reaching millions more. In addition, the social media push using the Earnhardt brand will get attention and help spread the Oath Keepers message to millions prior to the race.
WHY: To get the message out to the public that our Constitution is at risk and those of us who took the Oath to protect and defend it cannot sit quietly by while it’s dismantled. There are millions of veterans and active duty NASCAR fans who need to hear our message about their oath responsibilities. Jeffrey Earnhardt is an American patriot who gets it and wants to do what he can to help carry the message.
"In the beginning of a change, the Patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a Patriot."
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
Wanna be, Jeffrey Earnhardt didn't race in the Texas NRA KILLERS 500!
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
Wanna be, Jeffrey Earnhardt didn't race in the Texas NRA KILLERS 500!
Where & When: Dover International Speedway Dover, DE. Saturday, June 01 02:30 PM ET - TV:
"In the beginning of a change, the Patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a Patriot."
Where & When: Dover International Speedway Dover, DE. Saturday, June 01 02:30 PM ET - TV:
Jeffrey Earnhardt has about as much credibility in NASCAR as Joe Fushinesorritzich... Joe, like Jeffrey, has never ever won NASCAR Truck series or NationWide Race.
NASCAR Nationwide Series career 15 race(s) run over 4 year(s) Car no., team No. 79 (Go Green Racing)No. 5 (JR Motorsports) 2012 position 43rd(out of 43) Best finish 43rd - 2012(out of 43) First race 2009 Zippo 200 at the Glen (Watkins Glen) Last race 2013 O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 (Texas) Wins Top tens Poles 0 0 0
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series career 10 race(s) run over 2 year(s) 2011 position 38th Best finish 38th – 2011 First race 2009 CampingWorld.com 200 (Gateway) Last race 2011 Coca-Cola 250 (Talladega) Wins Top tens Poles 0 1 0
Jeffrey has never raced in NASCAR Sprint Cup Racing
So why does anyone care about what some unknown driver says about politics???
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
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