From what we've seen, NASCAR fans are always passionate - wearing their favorite driver's colors, belittling drivers they dislike, cheering for crashes - but Gothamist has never heard of a fan putting a public official in a headlock. Until now, that is. At last night's public hearing about a proposed racetrack in Staten Island, things got a little heated once City Councilman Andrew Lanza took the stage. According to the Staten Island Advance, a supporter of the track plan NASCAR Day in New York State, which benefits the NASCAR Foundation.
Image of Jeff Gordon earmuffs from the NASCAR store - something everyone could use at the next City Planning meeting
