June 30, 2020
NASCAR Driver Kyle Weatherman Debuts #BackTheBlue Car After Bubba Wallace Displays #BlackLivesMatter Vehicle
After NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace debuted a “Black Lives Matter” design on his racecar several weeks ago, a fellow driver decided to counter that vehicle by revealing a car that represented a “Blue Lives Matter” design of his own, according to Yahoo Sports.
NASCAR driver Kyle Weatherman brought out the latest design on the car he drives at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Mike Harmon Racing proudly announced the new “ThinBlueLine” design, complete with a “Blue Lives Matter” flag across the hood via social media.
Mike Harmon Racing proudly releases the 47 Chevy Camaro paint scheme #ThinBlueLine piloted by @KyleWeatherman @HomesteadMiami
Mike Harmon Racing supports our LEO’s and First Responders, we THANK YOU for your service, sacrifice and dedication‼️
🖤💙🖤 pic.twitter.com/RTddq7NY20— MHR Racing (@MhrRacing) June 13, 2020
Although the “#BackTheBlue” car doesn’t explicitly say Blue Lives Matter on it, it has rubbed critics the wrong way as it seems to send the opposite message Wallace displayed on his vehicle.
Weatherman took to Twitter to state that the inspiration for the design came from his uncle, who was a firefighter.
RACEDAY here in Miami have something special on the car this weekend. A lot going on in the world right now and I wanted to express that most first responders are good people. My uncle is a firefighter and he would do anything to help save lives. 🙏🏻 please repost LOVE everyone🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/ZWYdM8Dio1
— Kyle Weatherman (@KyleWeatherman) June 13, 2020
In response to a Twitter user, David Ragan, who wrote, “Can’t we choose the good on both sides?? I support the Black men and women of this country and also support all first responders.”
Weatherman responded to also assure everyone that he “absolutely” supports “the Black men and women of this country.”
Thanks David. I absolutely I support the black men and women of this country and also support all first responders also. LOVE EVERYONE 🙏🏻 https://t.co/SIGrkTaIzC
— Kyle Weatherman (@KyleWeatherman) June 13, 2020