assault-style rifles, things like ak-47s. this set the gun companies up in arms. they were livid. they said nascar is alienating their fan base. they pointed to the overlap between nascar fans as well as gun owners. and we've seen this trend. the company is re-evaluating their stance on whether or not they're willing to sell guns, how they want to partner with organizations like the nra. but things are a little murky when it comes to nascar. in part, because they won't publicly clarify their position. the gun companies pressed for more information about the gradual shift. i have reached out to nascar multiple times to say what does this mean about your approach to the willingness for the firearms companies. it is noteworthy to say that the nra has taken note of this