Romney's going to the NASCAR race tonight. Make sure any fans that you know remember

[maggiesfarmer]

his comment at Daytona.

Mitt Romney went to the Daytona 500 NASCAR race Sunday for what should have been a chance to show he's one of the guys. Instead, in casual conversation with an Associated Press reporter at the Florida track, he reminded people once again that he is not exactly a regular Joe.

Asked by the AP reporter if he follows NASCAR, Romney responded, "Not as closely as some of the most ardent fans. But I have some great friends who are NASCAR team owners."

Mitt's schedule

[jberryhill]

1. Going to watch Paul Ryan compete, eh?

Will Ryan do it the hard way, or will he be using a car this time?

[hatrack]

2. Ryan doesn't even need a car - you are aware that he won this year's Tour de France, right?

[Curtland1015]

4. Hell, Ryan FOUNDED NASCAR! Didn't you know? NASCAR stands for...

...Nobody Alive Should Compete Against Ryan.

It was his challenge against every race car driver in the world.

He of course retired undefeated.

[jberryhill]

5. To promote the gasoline engine he invented

[porphyrian]

3. NASCAR fans would hate Romney in under five minutes if they didn't know who he was.

Republicans don't seem to understand that NASCAR fans are voting against Obama, not for their elitist dorks.

[CherokeeDem]

7. Well...

not all NASCAR fans are voting for Romney.

The fans in my family are Democrats, who support the president.

Broad brushes never work....

[porphyrian]

8. Good point. n/t

[ellenfl]

9. nascar fan here! was at bristol 2 weekends ago . . . surrounded by the enemy (bf's family). eom

[TheCowsCameHome]

6. The business suit will blend in nicely,

but I hope he doesn't dribble tobacco juice on his power tie.

[Scuba]

10. Some fan. Couldn't name a single driver.

Thought sure he'd get Dick Trickle.