NASCAR's Higdon on NRA sponsorship: "..we need to take a closer look at our approval process moving forward." Click links, some of you. — Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) April 13, 2013

The people complaining about the NRA sponsorship of NASCAR support NEITHER. So why do they cower? — Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) April 13, 2013

Why indeed would NASCAR try to appease critics of Saturday’s National Rifle Association-sponsored Sprint Cup race in Fort Worth, Texas? If you read only mainstream news coverage, you’d think the event was called the “Controversial NRA 500.” The race is still on, though, so somebody must have purchased tickets.

Fans at home will be able to watch the race on TV, despite Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) reportedly asking Rupert Murdoch and Fox not to broadcast it. Nothing controversial about that, right?

Chris Murphy (D-CT) demands Fox cancel NASCAR broadcast because NRA a sponsor http://t.co/N9X1EtV5v0 — Legal Insurrection (@LegInsurrection) April 13, 2013

Yep that's gonna happen RT @LegInsurrection: C. Murphy (D-CT) demands Fox cancel NASCAR broadcast b/c NRA a sponsor http://t.co/jKGiifUAEa — Jonah Goldberg (@JonahNRO) April 13, 2013

Unbelievable. @NRA is a civil rights organization. They should get a parade, not this: http://t.co/5hxYuL2b1p — Laura Carno (@lauracarno) April 13, 2013

Heading to @TXMotorSpeedway later with Dallas pals. Left going crazy abt #NRA500 — apparently they r only ones w/ right to associate. — Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) April 13, 2013

Approaching #TexasMotorSpeedway — upset that I left my Obama Biden 2012 shirt at home. http://t.co/hy0X3SmxF1 — Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) April 13, 2013

It’s a good thing that the race will be broadcast after all; otherwise, how could people who weren’t going to watch anyway claim they were boycotting it? Look out, NASCAR: people who’ve always hated you will never turn into fans now — and you might need some new fans after spokesman David Higdon made the following statement Friday:

The NRA’s sponsorship of the event at Texas Motor Speedway fit within existing parameters that NASCAR affords tracks in securing partnerships. However, this situation has made it clear that we need to take a closer look at our approval process moving forward, as current circumstances need to be factored in when making decisions.

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Anyone that complains abt NRA sponsorship is not a fan, wld never attend a race, and holds us in contempt. Get a clue @NASCAR @HigNASCAR — Verletzt (@Verletzt) April 13, 2013

@DLoesch If @HigNASCAR thinks that he's going to make new NASCAR fans by dissing the NRA he's in for a surprise. Guy's out of touch. — Alamo Nation (@Alamo_Nation) April 13, 2013

It seem that #NASCAR spokesman David Higdon REALLY doesn't know his fan base very well, better wake up! Army veteran #NRA supporter here! — JT Hickman (@jt_hickman) April 13, 2013

What in the world is @NASCAR thinking? That would be like the @NRA coming out against cars! #Derp! — Chris Loesch (@ChrisLoesch) April 13, 2013

@ChrisLoesch @NASCAR @NRA you'd think they'd know their target demographic isn't the Berkeley drum circles. Maybe not? — Texanus Giganticus (@couchsecurity) April 13, 2013

Step away from the mic David Higdon u speak nonsense! Standing 4 the Constitution & Bill of Rights is Honorable. U DISHONOR NASCAR FANS!!! — Jantel (@jantel11) April 13, 2013

Gun control advocates might be boycotting, but what about NRA supporters? Do they boycott NASCAR for being spineless or tune in and tweet their support?

#NASCAR advises drivers to stay away from NRA logo. #NASCAR is now dead to me. I advise all fans to stay away. — Pie Guevara (@PieGuevara) April 13, 2013