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Druski’s NASCAR ‘Whiteface’ Skit Draws Massive Views, Divides Viewers

The comedian answered the blowback with a tongue-in-cheek Instagram post.

Overview

  • The video shows Druski undercover as a “proud AmericanNASCAR fan with realistic makeup, a mullet, overalls, and flag-themed accessories.
  • Footage includes him spitting near Black attendees and asking one, “You lost, boy?”, behavior widely criticized as racist.
  • Clips on X amassed tens of millions of views, and people at the event largely appeared not to recognize him in costume.
  • Responses range from praise for boundary-pushing satire to accusations of harmful stereotyping, with comparisons to Sacha Baron Cohen and debates over whiteface versus blackface.
  • Theo Von teased a jheri curl bit after praising the skit, and there are no reported penalties or formal actions from NASCAR or sponsors.