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New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
NASCAR's Kyle Larson says ‘Talladega Nights' made ‘our sport into a joke'
NASCAR driver Kyle Larson is a fan of racing movies — but has mixed feelings about one comedy. Earlier this week, he revealed some of his favorite racing movies on Julian Edelman's podcast 'Games With Names,' a list that included 'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.' Nevertheless, Larson believed the movie did some damage to the sport of racing. Advertisement NASCAR racer Kyle Larson. Getty Images 'I mean, I like the movie,' Larson said of the popular Will Ferrell movie. 'I think it did not do anything good for our sport. I think it turned our sport into a joke, unfortunately. But that is one of the most popular racing movies … I feel like the rest of the world — that's what they think about our sport now.' '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. Advertisement Hendrick Motorsports teammate William Byron, who ranks first in the NASCAR Cup standings, backed him up on X, writing: '100%. Should not be the first thing people think of.' The two are far from the first two to speak on the movie. Racer Bubba Wallace also did not like the movie's depiction of the sport. Will Ferrell speaks during a press junket promoting his film 'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby' before practice for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series USG Sheetrock 400 on July 7, 2006 at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois. Getty Images for NASCAR Advertisement He revealed his feelings about the movie on the 'Rubbin' is Racing' podcast in February. 'Bad. It's not like a good racing movie,' Wallace said. 'It's just a comedy. I remember watching it, I think I was high school, maybe like a freshman or something, and I seen that come out and I was like, 'They're making fun of our sport.' And I was like, 'That's not right.' But then I've watched it multiple times now and I'm like, 'Ah, OK, some scenes are funny' … but it's Will Ferrell. 'Love him as an actor for sure.'
USA Today
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
MLB goes full NASCAR with Braves, Reds uniforms for Speedway Classic at Bristol
In an effort to host more baseball games in more unique locations, the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves are set to play a game at Bristol Motor Speedway, the legendary auto racing track in Bristol, Tennessee, on August 2nd. This will be the first-ever MLB game played at a NASCAR track, and the teams involved are going all-out for their part in league history. On Monday, July 21, the Cincinnati Reds unveiled the uniforms they plan to wear for the contest: white jerseys equipped with classic checkered flag patterns and numbers in the same style seen on drivers' cars. The Braves also revealed their jerseys, which will feature similar NASCAR-inspired numbers, as well as a new ballcap designed by New Era with hod rod flames across the brim. The Aug. 2 game will count as a Reds home game and will be proceeded by games against the Braves at Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park on July 31 and Aug. 1. The game will be held a little more than a month before the speedway, know as "The Last Great Colosseum," hosts NASCAR's annual Bristol Night Race on Saturday, Sept. 13. The baseball field will be set in the middle of the track's infield. GUARDIANS: Why did Cleveland change baseball team name? Origins of decades-long controversy Are there any other specialty pieces of gear for this game? Rawlings has designed new batting helmets directly modeled after racing helmets for this game. Furthermore, Reds' catcher Tyler Stephenson has already revealed a custom chest plate for the game, modeled after the movie 'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.' The straps on the back of the protector include the famous line from the movie: "If you ain't first, you're last." Has Bristol hosted other major sporting events? Bristol Motor Speedway anually hosts two NASCAR weekends a year – one in the spring and one in late summer or early fall. The speedway hosted a college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Virginia Tech Hokies in 2016, which had almost 157,000 fans in attendance. Partnership with MLB: The Show The Bristol Motor Speedway ballpark as well as the Reds' and Braves' specialty uniforms are expected to be available to play with in the popular baseball video game MLB: The Show 25. What other fanfare will be at the Speedway Classic? There will be a pregame concert headlined by Tim McGraw, Pitbull, and Jake Owen. Owen will host a full day of musical sets in a dedicated fan zone at the venue, per Bristol Motor Speedway. The Commissioner's Trophy is also expected to make an appearance, giving fans a once in a lifetime opportunity to take photographs with baseball's most coveted trophy.
USA Today
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Ranking the 9 best racing movies from Cars to F1: The Movie
The fast-paced action flick F1: The Movie hit theaters this weekend, and based on early returns, audiences are loving it. It currently sits with a whopping 97% approval rating from audience reviews on Rotten Tomatoes — the 83% critics rating makes it "Certified Fresh" — and is tracking to earn an impressive $55.6 million domestically and $144 million globally. F1: The Movie, which follows washed-up Formula 1 racer Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) as he tries to find himself and his place on a new team alongside up-and-coming driver Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), is the latest in a long line of driving-themed movies. So which of the racing movies is the best? Let's take a look at some of the top contenders. Please note this is movies only, so the Netflix miniseries Senna doesn't count. 8. Days of Thunder Is Days of Thunder a particularly good movie? No. Is it still iconic? Yes. Early Tom Cruise plays basically Maverick in a race car with a supporting cast of Robert Duvall, Nicole Kidman and Randy Quaid. Rubbing is racing. 7. Cars This Pixar movie spawned several sequels and has made Lightning McQueen a mainstay in pop culture — KACHOW! Not the best that the studio has put out, but Owen Wilson brings heart to the race track. 6. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is an utterly ridiculous movie and some of Will Ferrell's best work. It's wildly quotable — if you ain't first, you're last — and a hilarious look at the world of racing. 5. Gran Turismo Gran Turismo took the real story of Jann Mardenborough (Archie Madekwe) turning from a video game racer to a real-life driver and brought it to the big screen. David Harbour, Orlando Bloom and Djimon Hounsou co-starred in this fast-paced and exciting sports flick full of emotion. 4. The Fast & The Furious While the rest of the franchise got away from the true racing aspect, the first was all about the underbelly of street racing (and family, of course). It's a truly iconic movie, led by Paul Walker and Vin Diesel. 3. Rush Rush tells the true story of rival racers James Hunt and Niki Lauda — played by Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Brühl, respectively — that approached the art of Formula 1 racing in two vastly different ways. While their story obviously revolves around the track, it also tackles the physical and emotional toll racing has not just on the drivers, but the family in their lives. 2. F1: The Movie I fought the urge to put this at the top, but you could make the argument. Joseph Kosinski is masterful when it comes to putting the viewer right in the action, and after being snubbed in the cinematography category for Top Gun: Maverick, he should get a nod here. Pitt taps into full movie star mode, but it's Idris who truly shines. Kerry Condon is wonderful as the the team's technical lead, and Javier Bardem is wonderful as always. 1. Ford v Ferrari Christian Bale and Matt Damon star Ford v Ferrari, a true story about how American car designer Ken Carroll (Damon) and British driver Ken Miles worked alongside one another to build a Ford race car that could take on Ferrari at the iconic Le Mans race in 1966. It's full of emotion and incredible driving scenes, and it's worthy of the top spot.
Perth Now
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Suzuki invites owners on a drive-in movie date
Suzuki Australia is saying thanks to its customer base by hosting a round of drive-in movie nights around the country next month. Owners of all Suzukis past and present are invited to attend the screenings of cult comedy classic Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, which will be shown at venues in Perth, Sydney, and Melbourne. Admission is free for all Suzuki drivers and their passengers, although capacity limits apply at each drive-in cinema. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Perth event will take place at Galaxy Drive-In Theatre on May 22, while Sydneysiders get their turn on May 24 at Skyline Blacktown Drive-In. Finally, Melbourne-based Suzuki owners are invited to Coburg Drive-In on May 31. Suzuki says it's holding the community drive-in events to bring together owners and show appreciation for their ongoing support of the brand. The Japanese manufacturer first arrived Down Under in 1971 and has gone on to amass a passionate fan base. Best-known for the pint-size Jimny off-roader and small cars such as the Swift, Suzuki was among the top 20 best-selling auto brands in Australia last year, tallying 21,278 deliveries. Supplied Credit: CarExpert MORE: Everything Suzuki
7NEWS
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Suzuki invites owners on a drive-in movie date
Suzuki Australia is saying thanks to its customer base by hosting a round of drive-in movie nights around the country next month. Owners of all Suzukis past and present are invited to attend the screenings of cult comedy classic Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, which will be shown at venues in Perth, Sydney, and Melbourne. Admission is free for all Suzuki drivers and their passengers, although capacity limits apply at each drive-in cinema. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The Perth event will take place at Galaxy Drive-In Theatre on May 22, while Sydneysiders get their turn on May 24 at Skyline Blacktown Drive-In. Finally, Melbourne-based Suzuki owners are invited to Coburg Drive-In on May 31. Suzuki says it's holding the community drive-in events to bring together owners and show appreciation for their ongoing support of the brand. The Japanese manufacturer first arrived Down Under in 1971 and has gone on to amass a passionate fan base. Best-known for the pint-size Jimny off-roader and small cars such as the Swift, Suzuki was among the top 20 best-selling auto brands in Australia last year, tallying 21,278 deliveries.
