ChuckLicata Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 BAM Racing Crew Person Turns Down Playboy “I’m a racer, not a model,” Mesimer says CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Angie Mesimer has rejected overtures from a nationally-known men’s magazine. The 32-year-old fabricator for the #49 Schwan’s Home Service Dodge of BAM Racing and driver Ken Schrader said she has no interest in Playboy magazine’s proposed “Women Of Racing” photo feature. “I am in racing because I love racing, I love working on race cars and I love the competition,” Mesimer said. “I have no interest in a magazine like Playboy anyway, unless they want to talk about building and working on race cars.” Mesimer, a single mother of two, said she would much rather work her way to the top in motorsports. “Everyone involved in NASCAR racing has been working to get away from the old stereotypes of ‘good ol’ boys,’ and this supposedly ‘mainstream’ publication comes up with an idea that I think most people in the garage would find offensive,” said BAM Racing general manager Eddie Jones, a veteran of NASCAR racing stretching back to the 1970s. “We’re all working to increase our reach and to bring more general consumers into our camp. New fans are great,” Jones said. “I completely agree with Angie, though. This is not the way to bring new fans to our sport. “She is a good worker and she is learning a lot about racing. She doesn’t make a lot of waves but pitches in and works hard,” Jones said. “This is like a national publication doing a ‘wolf whistle,’ and everyone involved with our race team finds that pretty offensive. I am proud to say BAM Racing is not going to be a part of it. “I guess there is a place for men’s magazines; just not with our race team,” he added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 Good scoop Chuck. How did you get that story? Do you know Angie personally? Nick Holt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckLicata Posted March 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 Nick, I wish!!! To be honest....I have been fortunate to be added to several NASCAR PR lists from my trip to Daytona, and this release came across the email... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyRodriguez Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 OK , any idea who will be featured ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoom Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 I am glad she turned it down. We need more ethics everywhere in everyday life and it is good to see that racing which is touted as a family friendly sport makes a stand. good job Angie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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