Pro-Israel racecar will make debut at Daytona 500
One of the cars in this year’s Daytona 500 will bear an unmistakable message of support for American-Israeli relations, thanks to a couple of NASCAR fans in Charlotte, N.C.
The No. 49 “America Israel Racing” car will have an American flag and an Israeli flag along with an eagle on the hood when it takes to the track Feb. 26 in Florida.
Rich Shirey and Mark MacCaull want to educate the public about the relationship between the United States and the Middle Eastern nation steeped in biblical history, so they funded the car for the marquis race at a cost of around $10 million, according to WCNC-TV in Charlotte.
“NASCAR is the only sport televised where they pray before every race,” MacCaull said. “They are aligned with racing, religion and patriotism.”
Shirey admitted the sponsorship is expensive, but “being brought up Southern Baptist, I was always taught we stand behind Israel. This is a way I felt I could give back to society. It’s something I believe in.”
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May God bless you both.
-BobAt least Nascar isn't afraid to express its support to Isreal. Ubfortunately our President doesn't have this same resolve because of who he really is. Nice looking car.
-wilbert Jennings jrExodus 20:2-4
2: I am the LORD THY GOD which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
3: Thou shall have no other gods before me.
4. Thou shall not make unto thee any graven image,or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath,or that is in the water under the earth.
read Verses 5-26 for the rest of the 10 commandments.
-Myrtlelinder???
-Miss ArleenGod Bless them and I hope they win! Getting the message across to Americans is just as good! God Bless American and Israel! Praying for peace in the Middle East!
-MEGOnce more, Christian Zionist nuttiness finds expression, this time from the throbbing engine of a Toyota!
-bighossThis is great to see. I hope they win.
On a side note, NASCAR isn't the only televised sport that prays before every event. The PBR (Professional Bull Riders), which is also televised, also prays before every event (actually, they pray every night of the event). However, I will admit that the prayers are not televised for the PBR.
Since I don't watch NASCAR, I don't know if it is the same thing for them.
-JJBNever been a NASCAR fan, but now I will become one.
-crashaxeit is so good to hear that there are those who dare stand for America and Israel in these days when it seems like everything is going against us. our Christian beliefs are being trashed to the point we cannot even speak our Savior's name in public. To stand with GOD'S chosen is very daring and it takes brave people to do it.
-Myrtlelinder