Born Again Christian Nascar Drivers

This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 16 July 2018. Jeffery Michael 'Jeff' Gordon (born August 4, 1971) is an American former professional stock car racing driver, currently an announcer for Fox NASCAR, and a top executive for Hendrick Motorsports.

It may be a NASCAR race day, however, we know the Lord has a plan for such a time as this because we know the LORD’S loving kindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3: 22-23) Race day or not He never changes! Klyuch aktivacii amc pro. NASCAR has a rich history with Christianity and MRO is at the center of this today. Following is an article the official NASCAR website carried.

While the article speaks of the famous NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series the core and important focus is the same as Kathy’s and mine in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series. While we might not have the resources to accomplish the ministry outreaches that are done at the superstar level, our hearts, dreams, and focus on our racing community in which we have the honor and call to serve, are just as vibrant. Bob Butcher Please take a few moments to enjoy this article from January 6, 2011: Christian faith still a large part of NASCAR lifestyle. The cross has been there since the beginning and so has a strong spiritual presence in NASCAR. The sport was founded on faith and God evident by its pre-race invocations and the welcoming of Motor Racing Outreach in the late 1980s. It’s not uncommon to see drivers praying on pit road before a race or to hear them count His blessing after a solid, safe run. More than that, NASCAR’s display of faith has yet to waiver in a society where legislators fight to keep prayer out of public schools, and talking openly about Christianity is frowned upon in mixed company.

Yes, NASCAR was born in the country’s “Bible Belt,” but the sport has outgrown its southern roots and is racing in front of more diverse crowds than ever. For years until his death, The Reverend Hal Marchman delivered the Daytona 500’s pre-race invocation — something other major leagues banned years ago — and ended his Christian prayer with “Shalom and Amen” to allow some inclusion. Still, the sport calls specifically on the Christian faith and no one takes NASCAR officials to task nor do drivers take offense. “It’s been that way since the beginning,” Ramsey Poston, NASCAR’s director of communications, said.

“The sport may have outgrown the “Bible Belt,” but it likely will never outgrow its Christian roots. “Certainly faith plays a role in our driver’s lives like it does so many people in NASCAR. It is the only major national sport that begins every event with a prayer and it is televised. It’s a part of the sport’s tradition and heritage and it is in line with many of our fans as well.” Michael McDowell and Trevor Bayne are just a couple drivers who have bonded through their faith Testimony of the drivers That was made clear this season after won the October race at Charlotte Motor Speedway and moved thousands of fans with his Victory Lane speech that referenced the power of prayer. For months, McMurray, winner of the Daytona 500, had wanted the opportunity to express his feeling about his faith.

After struggling in the sport for the past few years, McMurray turned to prayer. “I found the power of prayer and it is something that I really believe in,” McMurray said. “And when I got to Victory Lane in Daytona, that’s what I was thinking about.

You know, I was crying, obviously because I was happy, but also because you feel like a prayer has been answered.” During the race at Charlotte, McMurray thought he might have a second chance to talk about it. “I thought about it the last eight or 10 laps. I was like, ‘you know, if I win this race, Lord, if you don’t throw a caution,’ is what I said, ‘and I win this race, I’m going to explain to people my feelings and why I felt that way,’ ” McMurray said.