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Trump Wins Nascar. Golf's Turn to Decide.
Sports looking to diversify their fan bases may want to tread carefully.
Racing into politics.
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Trumpmania has hit the sports world. And it presents a dilemma for groups trying to expand their fan bases.
On Monday, Nascar chairman Brian France endorsed Donald Trump for president at a rally ahead of Super Tuesday. France appeared on stage alongside Trump with four drivers also supporting the candidate: Hall of Famer Bill Elliott; his son, Chase; David Ragan; and Ryan Newman.
