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NASCAR, Kyle Larson and Talladega Nights

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’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 and William Byron Declare Talladega Nights Made NASCAR Drivers “a Joke”
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'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 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.
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 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.
Kyle Larson Says ‘Talladega Nights’ Turned NASCAR “Into A Joke,” & He Couldn’t Be More Wrong
But Larson wasn’t as big of a fan, though he says he “liked” the movie, he thinks it was a net negative for the sport and the way people view it, saying it ultimately “turned our sport into a joke”:
Kyle Larson slams Talladega Nights: Did the NASCAR spoof really hurt the sport’s image or boost its popularity?
Kyle Larson critiques Talladega Nights for making NASCAR "a joke," sparking debate on its impact within the racing community.
Kyle Larson: Talladega Nights turned NASCAR "into a joke"
Larson gave his thoughts on his favorite racing movies in a recent podcast appearance, and touched on why he thinks Talladega Nights did more harm than good for NASCAR
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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’
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