[Bob Tanner]

For you new members the following won't mean much. But the old timers will remember, I'm sure.

Correct me if I'm wrong because I have watched the Cup races only sporadically this summer and the pre-race shows even less.

I don't recall seeing the lovely Ms. Harvick wearing her infamous ball cap during the National Anthem? Am I in error?

I believe this forum was one of the only NA__AR forums politically incorrect enough to publicly chastise her for this perceived breach of etiquette. I know I never saw it mentioned in any of the media or blogs. Yet, it would appear that she has ceased to wear the cap?

Did she have a sudden epiphany or does someone who knows her read this forum and mentioned the perceived offense to her and she complied?

Or, have I just missed her continuing the habit?

[LSC9901]

As with many NASCAR faithful I have spent a decreased amount of time watching my favorite sport. That said I believe she has worn the hat on occasion. I would offer more of an opinion but ........ I've misplaced my soap box for right now.

[kkfan91]

If i remember correctly since i watch everything lol she has not been wearing the hat

[Robertdjr]

Originally Posted by kkfan91

If i remember correctly since i watch everything lol she has not been wearing the hat

I'd have to agree with kfan. I haven't seen Delana with the hat on during opening ceremonies in a long time. If I run into her at the track tomorrow, I'll let her know we were thinking of her.

[Quality88]

I seen it on earlier in the season during a Busch race.

[Bob Tanner]

As I admitted, I haven't watched all the races and have watched only two Cup Lite races this season, neither of which were companion races. I usually don't pay much attention to the pre-race stuff. It's good if you are there personally but a lot of it losing its punch on the flat screen. I did note that she was bare headed for the pre-race CTS ceremonies when they have televised her and Kevie.

But, in the few races where I have caught the drivers standing for our National Anthem, the times I have seen the lovely Lady H., she has been sans cap. Intentional or her part or not, I thank her and will call it progress. It's just the right thing to do.

[nascar_freak]

After reading this post, I paid more attention to the hat issue. During today's opening ceremonies I noticed a lot of female fans still wearing hats.
Plus some of the camera crews did not remove theirs either.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by nascar_freak

After reading this post, I paid more attention to the hat issue. During today's opening ceremonies I noticed a lot of female fans still wearing hats.
Plus some of the camera crews did not remove theirs either.

I wouldn't make any excuse for anyone wearing a hat. TV crew people should do their part but my heartache with her is that she knows she will be on TV in front of millions of service members, veterans and many flag wavin' Americans. Just because she holds some level of celebrity status doesn't make her exempt from honoring what the flag represents.

[Bob Tanner]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

I wouldn't make any excuse for anyone wearing a hat. TV crew people should do their part but my heartache with her is that she knows she will be on TV in front of millions of service members, veterans and many flag wavin' Americans. Just because she holds some level of celebrity status doesn't make her exempt from honoring what the flag represents.

In the lovely lady's defense, she stands at a civilian version of attention, I'll give her that. What actually annoys the snot out of me are the oafs in attendance at any sporting event who do not uncover during the National Anthem's playing and continue to guzzle their beer and/or continue their conversation with any other nearby doofus who is also acting badly.

There is a certain protocol which most of us learn at a young age. Then, there are some who are just to stupid to learn, are incapable of such learning, or are too important and/or self absorbed to be bothered with such mundane formalities.

[SpaceCadet]

We had driver at a race at our local track that left his car running all through the anthem. After the race I asked him when he had been declared legally brain dead. He said he just "forgot to shut 'er down." Jeez. The idiots that continue to party throughout the anthem get told to zip it, in no uncertain terms. I'm not going to win the Ms. Congeniality prize, but I don't really give too much of a crapola.

[kerribear17]

I didn't notice Mrs. Harvick but I know it's been complained about before. I do agree everyone should remove a ball cap even women. I don't put my hand over my heart but I do like to sing along. And if I was wearing a hat I'd take it off. If your pony tail is going through the hole it will go back.

[loco4pablo]

Originally Posted by kerribear17

I didn't notice Mrs. Harvick but I know it's been complained about before. I do agree everyone should remove a ball cap even women. I don't put my hand over my heart but I do like to sing along. And if I was wearing a hat I'd take it off. If your pony tail is going through the hole it will go back.

Like many others on this site, I am a veteran but have never felt the need to put my hand over my heart when the anthem is being played... even though I think it's wonderful too see. But what cracks me up is I think Jeff Burton was the only driver that use to put his hand over his heart. The cameras always caught this every week.... Now you see every driver and their "flavors of the month" doing it... Kind of like the PR people had something to say about this.

Yes Mrs. Harvick....Take your hat off please!

[Stewart Fan]

Originally Posted by Quality88

I seen it on earlier in the season during a Busch race.

Still refuse to call it Nationwide huh? lol

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by Stewart Fan

Still refuse to call it Nationwide huh? lol

Yep! .

[Bob Tanner]

I'm like loco in that I seldom place my hand over my heart. BUT, you can bet your bippy that when the first notes are played, or the first words sung, I am uncovered and and a position of military attention, with hands at my sides, my eyes are locked on the flag if it is within my immediate field of vision and I AM QUIET!

Something you vets will have witnessed, I'm sure, which used to drive me bonkers was the habit of some alleged professional military personnel who, when first call to colours was piped over the bases loud speakers, would make a mad dash for the nearest building. They did this so that they would not have to come to attention and salute when colours was being played during the raising and lowering of the flag.

I realize that the civilians out there who have never spent time around military establishments might not know what I'm talking about but I'll wager every vet out there knows of which I speak.

I have witnessed not only lower enlisted do this but also officers and upper enlisted. A no-class act in my personal view.