Super Bowl 50 result leaves NASCAR community torn
Super Bowl 50 is in the books, leaving some folks in NASCAR with smiles on their faces and others down in the dumps.
We all have known for some time that defending Sprint Cup champion Kyle Busch is a huge Denver Broncos' fan, so he's happy. So is Regan Smith, who used to drive for Furniture Row Racing, which is based in Denver, Colorado.
The Broncos' 24-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers no doubt pleased all the employees at Furniture Row, including current driver Martin Truex Jr.
But for the majority of NASCAR types who live and work in and around Charlotte, North Carolina, the Panthers' loss was difficult to take.
Check out what both sides were saying on social media after the big game:
Yes!! Yes!! Yes!! Go @Broncos! #SB50 #unitedinorange!! pic.twitter.com/UtH9WI5eXA
— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) February 8, 2016
He'll yeah!!! Year of the #18!! Calling Peyton Manning to the #Daytona500!!! Let's do this! pic.twitter.com/srjjEc3n9m
— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) February 8, 2016
Should I say anything?!? Go @Broncos !!!!!!!!!!
— Regan Smith (@ReganSmith) February 8, 2016
Way to go @broncos!!! #SB50 #UnitedInOrange #BroncosCountry https://t.co/Gt8DPqrcgT pic.twitter.com/vBI2sFBAc4
— Furniture Row Racing (@FR78Racing) February 8, 2016
Congrats @Broncos fans.
— Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) February 8, 2016
Good to see Peyton go out with another ring. ?
Extremely proud to say I've had the chance to watch a true legend of football win the Super Bowl twice. Peyton is a hero. #respect
— Chase Elliott (@chaseelliott) February 8, 2016
Congrats to the @Broncos. It's now time for some @NASCAR...who's ready for the #DAYTONA500?! #TeamJL
— Joey Logano (@joeylogano) February 8, 2016
Some many Orange people here, cheering. Kinda depressing. pic.twitter.com/C9qkVCxokG
— Michael Waltrip (@mw55) February 8, 2016
I'm proud to be a @Panthers fan. Wonderful partner with the community and this team has a bright future
— Jeff Burton (@JeffBurton) February 8, 2016
Had a blast at the game. Still very proud of the @Panthers this season. #KeepPounding
— Jeb Burton (@JebBurtonRacing) February 8, 2016
Super cool to watch Peyton win another Super Bowl!! #SB50 #legend congrats to the Broncos
— Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (@StenhouseJr) February 8, 2016
So happy for Peyton. Very cool. Great story. Great player. Great legacy. #Broncos
— Danica Patrick (@DanicaPatrick) February 8, 2016
Well dang next year is gonna be fun! @Panthers #KeepPounding
— Ty Dillon (@tydillon) February 8, 2016
We wanted the home team @Panthers to win but I'm so happy we got to see Peyton do his thing. Amazing. #legend #history #HallofFame #thankful
— Michael Waltrip (@mw55) February 8, 2016
Super Bowl 50: A disappointment. Still proud of @Panthers -- they killed it all season, city of CLT has been electric during their run.
— Kaitlyn Vincie (@kaitlynvincie) February 8, 2016