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I think marketing analyst Bill Doyle would probably deduce that the black people who go to NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla.  races are really there for the fried chicken Fried chicken is chicken which is dipped in a breading mixture and then deep fried, pan fried or pressure fried. The breading seals in the juices but also absorbs the fat of the fryer, which is sometimes seen as unhealthy.  and watermelon watermelon, plant (Citrullus vulgaris) of the family Curcurbitaceae (gourd family) native to Africa and introduced to America by Africans transported as slaves. Watermelons are now extensively cultivated in the United States and are popular also in S Russia.  served at the concession stands; Hispanics, because they can relate to pimping pimping Academia See Pimp. Cf Pumping.  out their cars with decals and driving fast; and Jews, because they love competition and can take advantage of a possible financial gain in placing bets ["Gaytona Speed-way," June 24].

I'm sad to see The Advocate advocating that the only reason gay men would be interested in NASCAR is because of the hot men and the drama. It's too bad Doyle didn't address whether gay women attend NASCAR events and what their motives would be. I'm sure lesbians everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief.

Karl Sponholtz, Chicago, Ill.
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Author:Sponholtz, Karl
Publication:The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
Article Type:Letter to the Editor
Date:Jul 22, 2003
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