Black Twitter is “traumatized” by a recent NASCAR fight that broke out and is making comparisons to how Will Smith was being treated after his Oscars slap.
At the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway, Ty Gibbs and rival Sam Mayer got in a heated fistfight on Friday.
A video of the incident shows the two stopping at the pit and hopping out of their cars. Gibbs then confronts Mayer in a heated exchange before pummeling his competitor.
Fun visual of the fight tonight
🎥 @NASCAR_Xfinity pic.twitter.com/7Bo93Skc5b
— Always Race Day (@AlwaysRaceDay) April 9, 2022
As we previously reported, Smith slapped Chris Rock for poking fun at his wife’s alopecia during the Oscars ceremony.
Since the incident, the world has been flooding with perspectives about the incident. Not surprisingly, many white celebrities shared their reactions, criticizing the actor for his “traumatizing” display of aggression.
Director Judd Apatow expressed strong criticism of Smith’s actions, saying: “He could have killed (Rock). That’s pure out-of-control rage and violence.”
“Violence isn’t ok. Assault is never the answer,” actress and director Sophia Bush tweeted.
On Instagram, Amy Schumer shared that she was “still triggered and traumatized” over the incident.
“I think we can all agree that the best way to unpack what happened is to stream my series @lifeandbethhulu and see me on tour this fall,” she initially joked.
“But for real. Still triggered and traumatized. I love my friend @chrisrock and believe he handled it like a pro. Stayed up there and gave an Oscar to his friend @questlove, and the whole thing was so disturbing. So much pain in @willsmith anyway. I’m still in shock and stunned, and sad. I’m proud of myself and my cohosts. But yeah. Waiting for this sickening feeling to go away from what we all witnessed.”
Smith was later banned from the Oscars until 2032 for slapping Chris Rock.
There does not seem to be the same uproar for the Gibbs punching his opponent. So, Black Twitter is coming with the same energy to encourage Gibbs to be punished for his actions.
Check out some of the reactions:
Traumatized beyond repair. This violent assault was felt all around the world. Where are the police when you need them? Is he going to be banned from #NASCAR for 10 years? What if it were Betty White and she hit her head? https://t.co/AIYvGWjCsS
— 𝕭𝖑𝖆𝖈𝖐 & 𝖀𝖓𝖑𝖎𝖒𝖎𝖙𝖊𝖉 😘😘 (@Blu_Alexia_) April 9, 2022
Im never going to a #NASCAR race. I don’t feel safe if White Men are just gonna fight there openly.
The kids. THE KIDS were watching. Think about THE KIIIIIDS! The sheer Carnage! The CARNAGE! pic.twitter.com/RhcOEfXnsg
— J. Zuberi (@JZuberi_) April 9, 2022
Two white drivers recently just had a rare #fight at a #NASCAR event. Fighting usually aren’t publicly shown at these events.
Are people going to bring the “violence breeds violence” “I’m traumatized” energy like they did #WillSmith #Oscars or do white people get a pass? #FBA 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/2y85tOt3TQ
— Jaron Mays ✊🏽🇺🇸 (@jaronmays) April 10, 2022
As a black person this Nascar fight really gives a bad name to the white community so disappointed. 🤦🏾♀️ pic.twitter.com/GVOnhCFgLZ
— Erize (@Erize21613034) April 10, 2022
Yo Black Twitter keep that energy going over that NASCAR fight and let’s not stop talking about it for weeks. They could have killed him
— 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐞 (@exavierpope) April 10, 2022
Last night on national tv NASCAR royalty Ty Gibbs beat a driver because he passed him on the track. Today, those that are calling for Will Smith to go to jail are using words like “disagreement and good fight”. Two scales of Justice “White and everyone else” pic.twitter.com/jFVDzn6PTL
— Tennessee Lady (@tnbluedotlady) April 9, 2022
Look at these thugs fighting. They must come from single parent homes. They must have anger issues. I am traumatized by this fight. This is wild animal behavior. I hope this doesn’t influence our children. Ban the participants from NASCAR for 10 years 🙃
— Professional AF – Beyond Sports (@stadiumcritic) April 10, 2022
