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NASCAR’s Kyle Larson says ‘Talladega Nights’ made ‘our sport into a joke’
“Talladega Nights” is a movie about a fictional NASCAR driver, Ricky Bobby, who needs to build things back up to reach the top of the racing world again. While fans give the movie a 73 percent rating on the popular aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Larson is not the only racer who thinks the movie is an inadequate representation of the sport.
Kyle Larson Blames Talladega Nights For Making NASCAR a 'Joke'
NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson thinks the 2006 comedy movie, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, made the sport look like a joke. Although Larson admitted that he liked the movie, he believes it didn't do much good for NASCAR.
Talladega Nights 'Turned Our Sport Into A Joke,' Kyle Larson Claims, As If No One Made NASCAR Jokes Before The Movie Came Out
Imagine being a NASCAR driver listening to fan after fan repeat the same "Talladega Nights" lines they've heard ten million times before.
Kyle Larson claims Talladega Nights made NASCAR “a joke” - but he’s missed the point
The beauty of Talladega Nights is that, while it’s central theme is NASCAR, it takes a loving jibe at motorsport in general. The antagonist of the film, Jean Girard (played by Sacha Baron Cohen) is a caricature of European Formula 1 drivers: stuffy, humourless and believing to be the superior racer.
NASCAR star says Talladega Nights 'did not do the sport any good'
First, with an hour and a half of runtime, the conversation was wide-ranging but took a turn towards movies with Larson naming Days of Thunder as his favorite film about NASCAR. The 1990 film starring Tom Cruise and directed by Tony Scott is a cult classic amongst Stock Car fans even amidst some less than accurate stereotypes.
NASCAR Star Kyle Larson Rips ‘Talladega Nights’: ‘It Turned Our Sport Into A Joke’
When it comes to choosing the best racing movies of all-time there is no shortage of films from which to pick. There is also numerous types of racing
NASCAR News: Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott called out as star demands action
Speaking on the Actions Detrimental podcast, Hamlin explained: “I realized it pretty quick, the only thing you can do is publicly shame, but like Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson laying back three car lengths on the field and then getting a run and going four-wide,
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Dropping the Hammer: #BluntLarson Takes On Ricky Bobby

Yes, ladies and gentleman, #BluntLarson is speaking hard truths about the 2006 Will Ferrell comedy Talladega Nights: the ...
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Kyle Larson makes bold claim on infamous NASCAR movie’s negative impact

Kyle Larson, the NASCAR star, recently commented on the comedy film, Talladega Nights, in a podcast. Larson said that he ...

Reds’ Tyler Stephenson dons Ricky Bobby-inspired gear at Speedway Classic

In honor of NASCAR and one-time Cincinnati Red Will Ferrell, Stephenson contacted his reps at Evoshield to create his custom ...
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‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby’

By Christy Lemire, AP Movie Critic - 08/05/2006 Aug 4, 2006 Aug 4, 2006 0 ‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby’ SUZANNE HANOVER By Christy Lemire, AP Movie Critic - 08/05/2006 ...

Braves infielder rocking 'Talladega Nights' themed cleats at Speedway Classic

One Atlanta Braves infielder is paying respects to the great Ricky Bobby with his cleats for the Speedway Classic.
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Why NASCAR needs another ‘Talladega Nights’ Hollywood moment | Fort ...

From Ricky Bobby to Tom Cruise, Hollywood’s love for NASCAR helped the sport grow. Now it needs another big film to keep racing relevant and appeal to kids.
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William Byron Slams Talladega Nights’ Lasting Impact: “Not What NASCAR Should Be Known For”

William Byron and Kyle Larson criticize "Talladega Nights" for skewing public perceptions of NASCAR, sparking debate over its true impact.