NASCAR just banned a group for the most disgusting reason

NASCAR will no longer allow a band to perform at its venues due to a strange incident that took place at Daytona International Speedway last week.

Daytona International Speedway is scheduled to host the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season-opening Daytona 500, the 64th annual running of the “Great American Race”, in February.

But with the 2021 season having just ended, the massive venue in Daytona Beach, Florida is also hosting other events in the meantime.

One such event was last Thursday’s Welcome to Rockville Festival.

During band Brass Against’s set at the event, singer Sophia Urista singled out a male fan in the crowd who had a can of beer on his head. She told him she was going to “pee in his mouth” and then proceeded to call him up onto the stage, during which time the band was covering Rage Against the Machine’s “Wake Up”.

Urista then instructed the fan to lie down face-up on-stage, and she pulled down her pants and urinated on his face. The man, who appeared to thoroughly enjoy what had just happened, then stood up pumping his first before spitting the urine into the crowd.

If you are so inclined to watch, you can find the video on YouTube and Twitter.

I can still hear Joe Buck during the 2004 NFL playoffs: “That is a DISGUSTING act…”

Interesting fact: Buck’s remark was made about a NASCAR team owner.

Here is what Brass Against had to say after the inappropriate incident unfolded.

"“We had a great time last night at Welcome to Rockville. Sophia got carried away. That’s not something the rest of us expected, and it’s not something you’ll see again at our shows. Thanks for bringing it last night, Daytona.”"

Here is what Urista had to say about the matter on Twitter earlier this week.

"“Hey everyone. I want to speak to my performance at Rockville metal festival in Daytona. I have always pushed the limits in music and stage. That night, I pushed the limits too far. I love my family, the band, and the fans more than anything and I know that some were hurt or offended by what I did. I apologize to them and want them to know that I didn’t mean to hurt them. I am not a shock artist. I always want to put the music first. I’m grateful for all of your continued love and support.”"

But those kinds of limits are meant to be pushed in the lavatory, not on-stage.

Not surprisingly, we live in a day and age where this bizarre behavior is praised by many as “stunning” and “brave”, and Twitter didn’t fail to deliver (it never does).

Replies included but were not limited to the following.

• “Your band should be thanking you, you’ll get the attention your band deserves because the music is fantastic.”
• “You do you. Artistic expression should not have to be apologized for. If anyone has a problem they need to reassess where they are in life and perhaps find something real to be offended by.”
• “You did nothing wrong and actually it was probably the coolest thing someone in rock has done for an untold number of years.”

Side note: I took the time to reassess the situation, and after much thought, I have determined that, beyond a shadow of a doubt, urinating in the face of another human being still isn’t appropriate, nor is it close to being cool. But thanks for the suggestion.

Don’t be fooled, though; despite the replies above, the overwhelming majority do feel the same way.

Fortunately, those who actually have a legitimate voice in the matter condemned the pathetic behavior.

Here is what NASCAR spokesman Russell Branham had to say about the incident, noting that the band will be banned from all NASCAR venues moving forward.

"“Daytona International Speedway doesn’t condone the inappropriate actions that took place during Thursday’s Welcome to Rockville event. We are working with promoter Danny Wimmer Presents to address the issue. The band will not be included in future programming at NASCAR venues.”"

Festival producer Danny Wimmer stated the following.

"“We are aware of the situation. We do not condone the inappropriate behavior that was displayed and have addressed this directly with the band, as well as other artists to ensure something like this doesn’t happen again.”"

With that having been said, no charges will be filed against Urista or Brass Against for this disgusting incident, according to Daytona Beach Police.

This is despite the fact that, according to Florida statute 800.03, it is unlawful for an individual to “expose his or her sexual organs in public or on the private premises of another, or so near thereto as to be seen from such private premises, in a vulgar or indecent manner.” Indecent exposure is considered a first-degree misdemeanor and is punishable with up to a year in jail or a $1,000 fine.