KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 20: Clint Bowyer, driver of the No. 15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota, signs autographs for fans in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 20, 2013 in Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Geoff Burke/NASCAR via Getty Images)
The NASCAR fan base is one of the most loyal and passionate group of fans in all of sports, and that is evident on social media. Following nearly every NASCAR race, Facebook and Twitter explode with comments and opinions from fans of nearly every driver and team.
Each week, we will be looking at some of the best comments from around the world of social media, taken from comments on the NASCAR on FOX Facebook page and tweets mentioning the @NASCARonFOX Twitter handle.
This week's hot topic was obviously the controversial finish at Richmond, and ensuing penalties that were dished out to Michael Waltrip Racing on Monday evening.
The passion, dedication and disgust of many fans came through loud and clear.
Here's a sample of the feedback we at NASCAR on FOX received:
@hages31: @NASCARONFOX @MWRteam @CandiceSpencer the reason MWR isn't appealing because they know they got off easy #mwralwayscheats
— Dale Hagel (@hages31) September 10, 2013
@NASCAR @NASCARONFOX Bowyer should have been docked more points. Gordon should be in because he was before that spin!
— Rebecca (@cooks4livin) September 10, 2013
@LarryMac28 @NASCARONFOX Not watching the Chase and Im sure alot of others will not either be fair anf put Jeff in @NASCAR
— Susie Enocksen (@SusieEnocksen) September 10, 2013
@LarryMac28 @NASCARONFOX INTEGRITY is so important in sports and I was so proud NASCAR had it, but not now. Very disappointed.
— Karen Hensel (@Karoon007) September 10, 2013
@LarryMac28 @NASCARONFOX Wonder if Nascar would having really addressed this if it wasn't that so many fans called them out on it.
— Rick Walczyk (@RushfordRick) September 10, 2013
@LarryMac28 @NASCARONFOX there r still many disillusioned fans, and drivers I am sure. Why make rules which will not be "micro managed". :(
— Marcia Penney (@MarciaPenney) September 10, 2013
@NASCARONFOX @LarryMac28 @ClintBowyer @MWRteam How come nobody says anything about Jimmie Johnson staying out to bring out caution for Jeff.
— Troy Hoppe (@troyhoppe) September 10, 2013
@LarryMac28 @NASCARONFOX. Not sure about this. We have tickets and a 6 day trip to martinsville and now feeling like the money is wasted.
— gail delaney (@peidelaney) September 10, 2013
@LarryMac28 @bobdillner @mw55 @NASCARONFOX Wish someone would just ask them, how stupid do they think people are? Man Up, Admit, Move on.
— Debra Powell (@DJinFla) September 10, 2013
@NASCARONFOX @mw55 @FOXSports1 NASCAR acted. Penalties dealt. Let's move on. Its Chase time.
— Michael Bickel (@mikebickel77) September 10, 2013
Keep those comments and tweets coming, and we may use your feedback in the future!
