Fans Are Split On NASCAR’s New Romcom

What’s Happening?

NASCAR is working on a romcom. According to Deadline.com, Victoria Mahoney is set to direct a NASCAR-based romantic comedy, and fans are not sure how to feel about it. MGM Studios is working alongside NASCAR and various other studios according to Deadline.

.@NASCAR is working with @MGMStudios on a new romantic comedy movie about an "ambitious sports agent who loses her superstar client before the start of NASCAR’s season and decides to take a chance on a rebellious female dirt track racer." – @Deadline https://t.co/gSpUxBiEjn

— Adam Stern (@A_S12) April 16, 2024

• NASCAR has been trying to expand its’ content into new areas in recent years. They released their own Netflix documentary, NASCAR: Full Speed, prior to the 2024 season. NASCAR also opened a new content facility, NASCAR Studios, during the offseason.
• This is not the only NASCAR-based comedy media developed. Talladega Nights is perhaps the most famous movie example, and Kevin James made a NASCAR series on Netflix called, “The Crew”.
• Fans are not too split with this news. Many fans on social media are not excited about a NASCAR rom-com, but, others like how this project could reach a new audience.

In the Stands

Chris Phineas is not thrilled.

Gage Anderson was looking for a different kind of NASCAR movie.

DNF Racers wishes NASCAR would try a different type of movie instead of a straight comedy.

Jon D believes that people don’t want this.

James Benfield seems optimistic.

Tim Clark likes that this project could reach a new audience.

Scotty is excited that NASCAR looks to break into the culture.

MKR says that fans do not want this.

DennyDeliversYT says that this show will make another NASCAR show look great.

Fife with the Michael Scott gif.

While the project is intended to reach a new audience, NASCAR fans do not seem all pleased with this move. Was this a good move by NASCAR?