I have written articles before about my disdain for the male enhancements ads during NASCAR broadcasts. As the sport of NASCAR claims to be family-oriented, it is my belief that such sponsors should not be considered, even in these difficult economic times.

In response, many fans wrote me messages of agreement and support. To be fair, two fans wrote that they don’t mind them, but all the rest clearly and strongly felt offended by them. Many brought up the discomfort of having young kids in the room as these ads come on.

Recently a new ad has begun to run during the races that is particularly offensive. In fact, I would call it downright lewd. I am not going to do any advertising for it, but if you watched the race on Saturday you saw it, too. In it a certain driver gets quite specific about what the pills he is touting can do for a man. I am nearly 50 years old and no prude, but this commercial is just too much. I do not have young children in my home anymore , but if I did, I would be using the remote a lot to change the channel quickly. During the Nationwide race Saturday evening, this ad was frequently shown, so I imagine a lot of parents were doing just that.

If we do not speak up about it and let NASCAR, ESPN, SPEED, and all the rest know of our displeasure, the ads will continue, increase in number, and, God forbid, get even more defined and described. I encourage everyone to take a moment to write messages of discontent. If we remain silent, the people in charge of making the choices for the sponsors assume we are okay with these ads. I am not. How about you?