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Blake Shelton recently played a show at the Daytona International Superspeedway in Florida, so it’s only natural the conversation turned to one of his favorite sports, NASCAR.
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In an interview with radio station WKRO 93.1 FM, Blake explained how his love for NASCAR started with his late father.
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Blake says, “I’ve always tried to be as involved in NASCAR as I can just because it was always my dad’s favorite sport. So, I grew up watching it. I love it, too.”
Blake has also become friends with a few NASCAR drivers, including notorious funny man Clint Bowyer.
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“I think he’s an idiot myself,” Blake says with a laugh. “No, he’s so funny. I’m glad to see him back in a good car with a good team doing good again. I love the sport.”
When asked if he would ever appear in a movie with Clint, Blake suggested they remake an early ’80s racing classic. He says, “Remember, ‘Stroker Ace’ with Burt Reynolds? He’d be good in that, and maybe I’d be a good Gomer Pyle. Gomer was in that — Jim Nabors.”
Now, that’s a movie we’d line up to see. You can check out a clip of Blake’s Dayton performance here.
