Ask any racing fan to name a NASCAR movie, and two instantly come to mind. First is Days of Thunder , the gritty Tom Cruise drama that might be getting a sequel. And then there’s Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby , Will Ferrell’s outrageous comedy that’s either adored or dismissed, depending on who you ask. A few names, like Kyle Larson, fall into the latter group, and now, Katherine Legge has something to say about that.

The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion Larson admitted he enjoyed watching the movie, but he wasn’t thrilled with how it portrayed the sport. In his view, the movie leaned heavily on stereotypes and made NASCAR look like a joke, despite being one of the most recognizable racing films out there.

Drivers split over Talladega Nights: Satire or stereotype?

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