THE OLE LADY IN BLACK DRAWING HEAT OVER THE FLAG
Stock Car Racing History
Really?? Going through the Darlington infield taking down flags? Like it or dislike it, that's pretty stupid.
Here's the coverage from the Florence Morning News:
Fans take a stand against NASCARs plea for Confederate flag removal
Posted: Saturday, September 5, 2015 3:39 pm
DARLINGTON, S.C. NASCAR officials asked fans to refrain from flying the Confederate flag at races. Views from the infield at Darlington Raceway prove that many fans havent taken that suggestion to heart.
Dennis Dease, a Conway native, could be seen around the track sporting Confederate Flag suspenders, shirt and hat. He said the flag is a part of the sports history, and theres no way it will stop flying at events.
I mean, this is the South. Its part of our heritage, and nothing they say can change that, Dease said. You can fly it in your front yard, on your car, on your clothes, wherever you want to, and them trying to tell us we cant fly it will only make us fly it higher.
He said the flag shouldnt keep anyone from coming to a NASCAR event, because it doesnt stand for hate.
The flag doesnt stand for racism or nothing like that, Dease said. As long as these races come to the South, that flag will keep on flying.
Johnny Davis, of Macon, Georgia, displayed a group of Confederate flags above his RV. He said he chooses to keep the flags flying because its part of the sports history.
Going to a race and not seeing the flag flying wouldnt be the same, Davis said. Any race you go to, its there. Ever since I was a kid coming to the race, its always been here, and I think itll always be here.
Jessica Knowles, of Virginia, didnt display the rebel flag on her campsite but said anyone should be able to have it if they want it.
Its not hurting nobody, so I dont see a problem with it, she said. Theres a lot worse that people could be doing out here. In all my years going to races, I aint never seen that flag cause anybody any trouble.
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