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    Behold the patriotic America Israel Racing paint scheme

    Courtesy America Israel Racing

    Racing and politics generally don't get along too well, so credit America Israel Racing for bringing foreign-policy concerns right to NASCAR's doorstep. The No. 49 Robinson-Blakeney Racing Toyota will run in the Daytona 500, with JJ Yeley behind the wheel.

    The paint scheme, as you can see above, blends both the U.S. and Israeli flags, in accordance with AIR's mission to promote America's continued support of Israel. No idea how well that's going to play amid the cacophony of sound and fury that is the Daytona 500, but give AIR credit for taking a stand where others haven't.

    From a symbolic perspective, you'll note that the eagle looks like he's ready to swoop right down on you, but he's also clutching an olive branch, the symbol of peace, in his beak. So there you have it. For more on America Israel Racing, check out their Facebook page right here. The team hopes to continue racing after Daytona, but as yet has announced no future plans.

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    • Gizard  •  Richmond, Virginia  •  3 months ago
      came along way from running moonshine to kissing butt on tv to taking a political stand on foreign issues. What a Pathetic attempt to get ratings and people back in the stands. TWO THUMBS DOWN. EPIC FAIL
    • Looking for Truth  •  3 months ago
      for better or worse it does reflect the truth. that the US and Israel are one government, run by the same international bankers.
      Thumbs up for peace.
      Thumbs down for more wars.
    • over here in this line  •  3 months ago
      Here we go with the politically correct boundaries of what we can or can't put on a car.
      Nascar is supposed to be a sport and an enjoyment to watch.
      The overall idea is what happening with the graphics and sponsor are wrong. Its bringing politics and world problems to NASCAR. Having an opinion, just an opinion, causes a problem, and it doesn't matter which side you take.
      NASCAR is an AMERICAN SPORT. Remove the world politics. Lets go back to having fun.
      No one I know, military or former military or families of military, would like to see the USA's symbol of freedom, blended in graphics with an other Country of the World.
      • JON 3 months ago
        keep your blinders on and obama will sell the american flag to our enemies like he s selling our souls with his lawlessness
      • Eck 3 months ago
        Yep........cause all previous presidents did such a good job........all politicians are liars and want nothing more than what is good for them and thier rich buddies......Republican, Democrat.......it doesnt matter, they all take my money
      • America 3 months ago
        Well, now you know one because I don't have a problem with the graphics. US Army Combat Engineer '87-'91 and Disabled Vet.
    • Shredder  •  3 months ago
      Thats the Illuminati racing team!!
      • Teknikul Suppooort 3 months ago
        Since The Illuminati have been doing such a horrible job of taking over the world for the past 1,000 years, seems they lowered their sights a bit.
    • Mitchell T  •  Tampa, Florida  •  3 months ago
      Seriously? Since when does the USA "share" a flag????????????/
      • OTTO 3 months ago
        Yeah, the violations of flag etiquette are strange indeed,
      • BOO 3 months ago
        Same way it has to share loyalty hour an everyday with those calling themselves, African-Americans , Asian-Americans etc.. Thats how ! An American is just that not a hyphenated person .
      • Vertskate900 3 months ago
        When strong-handed lobbyist groups say it does.
    • Kevin H.  •  Rohnert Park, California  •  3 months ago
      There are so many no-nos in terms of flag etiquette for both flags that this is probably going to irritate more people than inspire. Try again.
      • Crusader2010 3 months ago
        You need new specs.. looks like two flags to me.
      • Kevin H. 3 months ago
        Courtesy of OTTO (few comments below):

        Flag Etiquette states that the American Flag is never to be flown with a Foreign Flag on the same pole. It's a sign of disrespect to the Flag. Flown on the same hood? How would the French Flag look on that hood?

        A Foreign Flag is never to be of a larger size than the American Flag.

        The American Flag when displayed with another flag is always displayed to its own right.

        The "Union" (the Stars) should be displayed to the Flag's own right. It's correct on the driver's side of the car, wrong on the other. And one flag is flying abobove the other, another no-no.

        Looks like this one is tied in a knot on the same hood. Melting the Flag into another nation's flag is a sign of disrespect to both.
      • America 3 months ago
        You're post is moot because there are no flags being flown. Rather, there are on graphic representations of the flag which do not fall into the same category.

        However, having said that, simply putting the American flag on the car in this manner could be construed as a violation of flag etiquette. Now, think about this; are you so gung ho about patriotism that you have gone out and purchase flag napkins, cups, paper plates, etc for a Memorial Day or 4th of July picnic, or the like? That too is a violation of flag etiquette.

        I am willing to bet, that at some point in your lives, most of you have either knowingly or unknowingly violated flag etiquette.

        Quite frankly, as a veteran, graphic representations such as what is on Yeley's car, do not bother me.
    • jeb b  •  Los Angeles, California  •  3 months ago
      I wish Israel the best......But we have some serious problems to take care of in America or we're going to lose it!
      • glenfordd 3 months ago
        Israel is the reason we are in the mess we are in now!!!
      • topher3134 3 months ago
        liberals are the reason we are in the mess we are now...unions...welfare...99 weeks of unemployment
      • Arch 3 months ago
        sorry dude, our blind support for israel is why we have problems in the middle east
    • PaPa Pat  •  3 months ago
      I don 't like it, NASCAR shouldn't be political IMO, although it's commercial. I don't think the US/Israeli connection should be made in this venue. Besides not even proper flag etiquette. This is a poorly thought out idea. The fans will register for or against and NASCAR will react accordingly.
      The Islamic terrorists pick targets that uniquely identify with America, the twin towers the pentagon, with lots of people. Now this team offers them NASCAR with thousands of fans, The security will be handled by TSA, so you will have to come two months early, arrive naked and no beer, guns, or matches. Give that team it's walking papers.
    • Catman  •  Dallas, Texas  •  3 months ago
      I root for the Mach 5, and only the Mach 5. lol!
    • Fa  •  Tucker, Georgia  •  3 months ago
      most parts are are amarican RIGHT ,,,,,,,, . I THINK.... ?
    • OTTO  •  Tampa, Florida  •  3 months ago
      Flag Etiquette states that the American Flag is never to be flown with a Foreign Flag on the same pole. It's a sign of disrespect to the Flag. Flown on the same hood? How would the French Flag look on that hood?

      A Foreign Flag is never to be of a larger size than the American Flag.

      The American Flag when displayed with another flag is always displayed to its own right.

      The "Union" (the Stars) should be displayed to the Flag's own right. It's correct on the driver's side of the car, wrong on the other. And one flag is flying abobove the other, another no-no.

      Looks like this one is tied in a knot on the same hood. Melting the Flag into another nation's flag is a sign of disrespect to both.
    • Mike  •  3 months ago
      I think a car with an Iranian flag on it wil enter the race, pack itself with explosives, then try to ram into Yeley's car and blow it up!
    • Gizard  •  Richmond, Virginia  •  3 months ago
      thank GOD its not on a CHEVY
    • johnb  •  3 months ago
      Dawn of Redemption
      Mission: To spread the wellsprings of the inner teachings of the Torah and to awaken the yearning of every soul for the era of true peace and tranquility: the true and complete geulah.

      Friday, April 24, 2009
      The Jew is the "head of the household" of the world
      Yehudah thought that he was dependent upon the approval of a non-Jewish ruler in order to help Benyamin. This is similar to the status of the entire Jewish people in exile, when we depend on the kindness of the non-Jewish nations around us in order to lead our lives as Jews in peace and comfort.

      The reality of the situation, though, was that Yehudah was really not dependent on a non-Jew at all. This ruler, as he found out later, was really Yosef, and therefore a Jew was really in charge. The same applies to the Jewish people in exile. Although it appears that the non-Jewish nations are in control, in reality the Jew is the one who is the "head of the household" over the world, and he has the ability to influence the nations to carry out his will.

      How does the Jew acquire such an amazing power? This is because he has attached himself to G-d. His strength is therefore not his alone, but that of G-d Himself. And G-d, who is the "King of all kings," guides the nations of the world to act according to His will and the will of the Jewish people.

      Sicha of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Shabbos Parshas Vayigash, 5th Day of Teves, 5751
    • America  •  Columbus, Ohio  •  3 months ago
      Hmm, American and Israeli relations illustrated on a Japanese car. Now that's...that's...that's just twisted.
    • wingman  •  Moncton, Canada  •  3 months ago
      to bad it's on a toyota
    • larry n  •  Southfield, Michigan  •  3 months ago
      If you have the money you get what you want on the Hood and deck lid. simple as that.
      My favorite was mark martin rear spoiler on the Viagra car which said
      running for stiffer competition.
    • Crusader2010  •  3 months ago
      There's a subway car now!!!! What... that's it... I'm not watching NASCAR because they are trying to force us to eat good. blah

      Get it.. it's just a sponsor like any other car... what's with you brain dead morons. You don't like the sponsor.. root for another car... it's that simple.
    • Jeff  •  3 months ago
      Can someone tell me why we have such a need to support Israel's military? That is a legitimate question. Why can't they take care of themselves? That money is more needed here.
    • Laura  •  3 months ago
      Keep politics out of sports. They have enough to deal with

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