To whom it may concern,

I am a 24 year old marketing student and have been a fan of (series) since I was a toddler.

I have loved the spectacle of eye-catching racecars battling each other on track as well as the meticulous level of preparation and strategy involved and preparing them.

Even as I got older and went through personal issues, my passion for racing stood strong. The strategy and skills displayed on the (series) circuit convinced me that I was better than I thought, and I ended up overcoming it. I restored my confidence and no longer felt so demoralized.

I am within the demographic (series) wants to appeal to, and this is why I am concerned about the direction its marketing has taken.

On June 1, (series) made a social media post in support of LGBT pride month. Although I support love between consenting adults and do not care about what they do privately, this topic has become part of more questionable causes that go beyond simple love and acceptance.

This has put it at the forefront of a real divide across the country, and doctors and parents from both political sides have engaged in serious debates on its continued proliferation throughout the past few years.

I do not think that (series) is acting in its best interests by weighing in on such a contentious topic and risking alienating its fanbase.

I urge you to reconsider your public support of this topic. I believe it will ultimately cause unnecessary division among (series') fans and therefore jeopardize its continued growth.

(Series) has always been about bringing people together; not dividing them, and this is why I do not think a motorsports series is the appropriate platform for such a discussion.

Sincerely,

Anonymous