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There are millions of NASCAR enthusiasts throughout the globe, but the sport also has its detractors?the large crowds, the investments made in the sport, and the fact that they believe the motorsport is overhyped, to name a few. However, those who are really devoted to the sport spare no effort in keeping themselves abreast of its latest news and developments.

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Recently, stand-up comic Ben Brainard came under the radar of NASCAR fans after he mocked the Chicago Street race. He also uploaded a clip on YouTube, to which viewers had varying reactions.

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Comedian Ben Brainard rants about NASCAR during his show

Ben Brainard, a stand-up comedian from Daytona Beach, Florida, has begun uploading videos to his channel, mostly consisting of performance highlights and personal vlogs. On social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube Shorts, he often posts snippets of his performances.

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But it was his most recent NASCAR video that went viral, drawing attention from NASCAR supporters and detractors alike. The video features the comedian ridiculing the NASCAR event that took place in Chicago, owing to the difficulties he faced in the city on the first weekend of July because of the series. He thought the whole thing was so terrible that even applause was inappropriate, saying, Don?t f**king clap for them. Don?t.”

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He added, “There?s a bunch of people got together and say, ‘Hey, What?s the worst thing we could possibly do?’ and they say, ‘Put a bunch of cars that go real fast in downtown Chicago on Saturday before July 4th. How about that?’ It was so bad, you guys got rid of the mayor a month later; that?s how bad it was.”

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Although some users found his routine entertaining, many others strongly disagreed with it. Numerous viewers shared their thoughts in the comments section of the video.

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Jokes on you, it was a fuckin hit! It was beautiful, a magical event, even if the rain tried its damnedest to stop it,” one said, while another added, “That Chicago NASCAR race was friggin’ awesome!”

However, the ones who supported the comedian’s viewpoints stated,

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“I wanna watch this entire stent, I need the full show,” “New rider: No nascar,” “Would like to hear about other ways cities have made you feel at home!”

This isn’t the first time comedians took a dig at NASCAR.

Some other comedians poked at NASCAR for fun

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Prior to this event, NASCAR had already been the target of many jokes from stand-up comedians. Most of them have been well-received by NASCAR fans. For instance, one of Jeff Foxworthy’s YouTube videos is dedicated to NASCAR, and in it, he claimed that race fans often argue about which drivers they like and dislike.

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Not only that, but he said, “A lot of NASCAR fans don?t like Jeff Gordon because he enunciates. And there is not a place in NASCAR for that kind of stuff.

Moreover, John Crist, a comedian, also made fun of NASCAR by posting a video on Twitter in which he pokes fun at the drivers’ responses to various interview questions. Crist made sure to smuggle in sponsors at a Michael Waltrip-like speed, befitting a genuine racer. Crist truly got us when he said, “I just looked up and saw that blue sky sponsored by Jesus and thought this was a great day for racing.

Well! Even die-hard fans can have a blast and get a kick out of cracking jokes about NASCAR. But Ben Brainard’s humor surely has his fanbase divided.?

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​​Neha Dwivedi is a NASCAR Writer at EssentiallySports. As a journalist, she religiously believes in the power of research, which allows her readers to dive deep into her stories and experience the detailed nuances of the sport like never before. Being proficient with Core Sport and Live Event Coverage, she has written multiple copies on the top entities of Stock Car Racing, like Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, and Tony Stewart. Even before Neha entered the world of Sports Journalism, she was a writer for the longest time. This helped her master the art of storytelling, which now allows her to connect with not only her readers but also drivers like Thad Moffitt, who have shown appreciation for her work. While she enjoys bringing the BTS scoops of NASCAR to the forefront, her favorite style of coverage has to be where she has the opportunity to explore some of the sports' most talked about topics like penalties, innovation, and safety.

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