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Larson, NASCAR and Talladega Nights

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.
NASCAR Phenom Kyle Larson Says 'Talladega Nights' Turned the Sport 'Into a Joke': 'Did Not Do Anything Good'
The series champ appeared on Tuesday's episode of the "Games With Names" podcast, hosted by New England Patriots Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman. Mid-conversation he was asked whether he liked "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,
Kyle Larson Blasts Talladega Nights, Says Film Made NASCAR Drivers Look Like a Joke
Kyle Larson criticizes Talladega Nights portrayal, calling it detrimental to NASCAR's image, urging for more authentic representations.
Kyle Larson Says Will Ferrell's 'Talladega Nights' Movie Turned NASCAR Into 'Joke'
Despite being one of the most successful studio comedies of the 2000s, Talladega Nights is not a beloved film to some members of the NASCAR community.
'Talladega Nights' ruined NASCAR's image in a way, says Kyle Larson, who liked it anyway
Talk turned to racing movies when Kyle Larson was a guest on Julian Edelman's podcast. He thinks "Talladega Nights' hurt NASCAR in a big way.
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 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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Kyle Larson Talladega Nights controversy ignites fierce debate over NASCAR’s lost humor and future image
The backlash from NASCAR fans was swift and forceful, with many accusing Larson and his supporters of being humorless and ...
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Kyle Larson Declares Famous Martinsville Hot Dogs 'Disgusts' Him
Kyle Larson is full of controversial hot takes as he delivers yet another shocking statement. While Larson might be one of ...
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Kyle Larson shreds famous Martinsville Speedway hot dogs: ‘I think they’re disgusting’
Earlier this week, Kyle Larson made headlines when he blasted the movie ‘Talladega Nights‘ for having a negative impact on ...
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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 ...