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Kasey Kahne's Tweets About Breastfeeding Incur Outcry

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Dec 29, 4:26 PM EST

NASCAR's Kahne sorry for breastfeeding comments

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne has apologized for comments he made on his Twitter account about public breastfeeding.

According to multiple media reports, Kahne posted messages on his account that he saw a mother breastfeeding a child in a supermarket, calling it "nasty" and saying he didn't "feel like shopping any more or eating."

Reports say Kahne then sent a crude reply message to a Twitter user who took issue with his comments.

After apparently deleting the offending posts from his Twitter feed, Kahne posted an apology on his Facebook page Wednesday, saying it wasn't his intention "to offend any mother who chooses to breastfeed her child, or, for that matter, anyone who supports breast feeding children. I want to make that clear."

Kahne said he understands his comments were "offensive to some people" and apologized.

"In all honestly, I was surprised by what I saw in a grocery store," Kahne said. "I shared that reaction with my fans on Twitter. It obviously wasn't the correct approach, and, after reading your feedback, I now have a better understanding of why my posts upset some of you.

"My comments were not directed at the mother's right to breastfeed. They were just a reaction to the location of that choice, and the fashion in which it was executed on that occasion."

Kahne said he respects the mother's right to feed her child "whenever and wherever she pleases."

Kahne also posted a personal reply to the user he'd insulted.

"I wanted to apologize for saying what I said to you yesterday," Kahne wrote. "It was out of line."

Kahne's team said its "concerns have been conveyed" to Kahne.

"We appreciate that he chose to follow up with his fans and others who were upset by the comments," Hendrick Motorsports said in a statement.

NASCAR did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

2011 The Associated Press

Kasey Kahne's Tweets About Breastfeeding Incur Outcry

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I see on a bunch of different news sites that Kasey Kahne has incurred quite a bit of public wrath due a series of tweets he made this week about seeing a woman breast feeding in a supermarket. He posts on several tweets according to the various reports how disgusting it was to him, triggering a backlash.

updated by @dave-fulton: 03/30/17 10:40:15PM

State of the sport, now and the future.

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I second your wish and compliment you on the nice piece you have written. Let's hope for some good side-by-side, bumper-to-bumper (not tandem) racing.

Benny Parsons' Finest Hour

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Benny Parsons beside the L.G. DeWitt #72

I hope you will forgive me for posting this a few days after the fact, but I thought this inspiring piece well worth the read, even if it's a few days late. Undoubtedly one of Benny Parsons', Wood Brothers' and other NASCAR folks' finest hours.

A Christmas story
By Tom Higgins - ThatsRacin.com Contributor
Friday, Dec. 23, 2011

It's a story of Christmas past, one of long, long ago.
And although it took place well back in the 1970s, what occured remains among my very favorite Yuletide memories.

Those recollections move me to reprise the story once more as the most glorious and meaningful holiday for the worlds Christians draws near.
I hope that somewhere a fellow now approaching middle-age remembers this tale of uncommon caring and generosity as well. It happened in the small town of Ellerbe, located deep in the heart of North Carolinas piney Sandhills.

The hamlet had gained a measure of notice as the home of 1973 NASCAR Cup Series champion Benny Parsons, who moved there from Detroit to drive for local team owner L.G. DeWitt.

One wintry, dreary December day Bennys two young sons, Keith and Kevin, came home from school with sad faces. Their glumness made the day seem even grayer for Benny, who had been elected president of Ellerbes elementary school.
The boys were upset because they had learned that some of their classmates were not going to receive presents or anything special to eat for Christmas.
Benny immediately checked with teachers and administrators at the school. He found that the situation was even worse than he imagined in the area stricken by a high rate of poverty.

Parsons, known throughout motorsports for his tenderness of heart and good-guy nature, sat about to rectify the sad situation. He began calling in favors from his many friends in racing.

Donations of winter jackets, shoes, food, toys and Christmas candy began accumulating.
On short notice a big party was scheduled for the auditorium at Ellerbe Elementary the night before holiday recess was to begin.

Some of stock car racings foremost stars showed up to take part.
The Wood Brothers , Glen and Leonard, had a choir from their church in Stuart, Va., travel down by bus to sing the Christmas carols.

Children who never had known much of a Christmas were wide-eyed as Santa called their names to come on stage and receive gifts.
One little fellow, a lad of 7 or 8, strode over to where Benny and I stood watching. He held a toy truck in one hand and a pair of new sneakers in the other.

Mr. Benny, what am I supposed to do with these? he asked.
Benny was stunned.
Why, take them home, son. Theyre yours, he said.
The kids face expressed astonishment.
To keep!? he asked.
Benny gulped. His eyes moistened and he leaned down to give the little guy a hug.
Then Benny excused himself to be alone for a bit.
I knew whyI was crying, too.

Benny Parsons, the winner of 21 races, 20 poles and named one of NASCARs 50 Greatest Drivers, passed away on Jan. 16, 2007 at age 65 of complications from cancer.
Left to mourn this magnificent man, who became an award-winning motorsports broadcaster, were his wife, Terri, his two sons, many other family members and millions of fans.

God rest ye, Merry Gentleman

updated by @dave-fulton: 12/16/21 12:11:16PM

Due to this weeks blackout the following applies

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Last time I made any attempt at Morse Code was in the early 60s in Boy Scouts. Of course no computers, then. My grand kids (and sometimes my kids) look cross eyed at me when I talk about cutting a stencil (for mimeograph or ditto machine) or using carbon paper. I would have never made it on my own in the days before computer cut & paste. Cut and paste to me reminds of pasting galley sheets at the high school newspaper where I was sports editor. I can understand folks being an addict because I sure do love the aroma of mimeograph fluid and gasoline (not mixed).

Due to this weeks blackout the following applies

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Samuel FINLEY BREESE Morse

Aric Almirola in the #43

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As Richard Petty already did some years ago, his former driver of the #9 car may also prove that famous North Carolina author Thomas Wolfe may not have been 100% right when he titled his famous book, YOU CAN'T GO HOME AGAIN.

A Christmas Carol Story

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Those of you from my generation probably remember the Coronet Instructional Films aimed at elementary school audiences. This obviously is not racing, but if you have 13 minutes, well worth the watch. I first viewed this exact film at Mary Munford Elementary School in Richmond, VA in December 1954 as a six year old. It was shown to us every year through the sixth grade and I never tired of the story.

I became very close friends at that elementary school with a boy born in Austria - Albert Bruckner - a very shy boy without many friends. Albert's parents spoke very broken English, but they welcomed me into their small home. When I was old enough to understand, I learned that Albert's parents lost of all of their worldly possessions when they resisted the NAZI annexation of Austria. Immediately following the end of WWII, they came to America, penniless, and settled in Richmond. Albert's father had been an Olympic swimmer who competed against Johnny Weismueller. He took a job in Richmond retreading tires and Albert's mom became a seamstress for Thalhimer's Department Stores.

Albert used to bring me little gifts to school to demonstrate his friendship. He eventually earned a scholarship to the University of Virginia and we started there together in 1966. My old school chum from Austria died this past year. I'd like to dedicate this post depicting the Austrian history of the world's most famous Christmas carol to his memory.

updated by @dave-fulton: 12/05/16 04:02:07PM

Tribute to the NASCAR Modifieds

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I don't know the flip locale... the opening sequence is the Richmond Fairgrounds 1/2-mile dirt.

Tribute to the NASCAR Modifieds

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Proud to say that I had the opportunity to watch the NASCAR Modifieds back in the day at several of the venues in this little uncredited video I found and enjoyed on YouTube:

updated by @dave-fulton: 04/02/17 05:57:19AM