October 23, 2008

The Charlotte News & Observer: Race Fans for Change at BofA 500

By Clay Barbour  |  The Charlotte News & Observer  |  Link to article

Not everyone at [the Bank of America 500 in Charlotte] was a McCain supporter. A few hundred yards from the GOP bus was a stand for "Race [Fans] for Change," an issues-based organization that doesn't officially support Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama but reflects Obama's stand on issues.

Volunteers for the organization also handed out material. And by and large, they received a warm reception.

Dena Parton of Morganton was at the race with her fiance, Joey Laney. She stopped by Race for Change and picked up some information.

"I'm for Obama," she said. "I think this idea that NASCAR is Republican is just a stereotype. That might be the way it used to be, but times change."

When asked if he thought the crowd was a Republican crowd, Race for Change volunteer Jeff Jacobs said no.

"Why would Cindy McCain be here if the Republicans thought they had these votes sewn up?" he said.