NASCAR CEO Claims Moon Landing Was Staged on Bristol Motor Speedway — Fans Left Stunned

In one of the most bizarre statements in recent sports history, NASCAR CEO Jim France has shocked the motorsports world by suggesting that the 1969 moon landing was staged — and, even more bizarrely, that it was filmed at none other than Bristol Motor Speedway.

Speaking at a fan Q&A during a NASCAR promotional event, France veered off-topic during a lighthearted discussion about NASCAR history and said, “You know, there’s a theory I find interesting — that the Apollo 11 moon landing was filmed right here on the infield of Bristol, before it even had lights. Look at the terrain — it’s perfect.”

Gasps and nervous laughter filled the room as fans and reporters tried to determine whether France was joking. But the CEO doubled down, adding, “I’m not saying it definitely happened, but there’s stuff we still don’t know. Just look at the angles. Looks a lot like Turn 3, if you ask me.”

Social media exploded within minutes. While some took it as tongue-in-cheek humor, others questioned the appropriateness of such a conspiracy-laden remark from one of the sport’s most influential figures. Historians and space experts were quick to dismiss the claim, calling it “completely unfounded and absurd.”

NASCAR has not yet issued an official statement to clarify France’s comments, but insiders suggest damage control is underway.

Whether it was a joke gone too far or a bizarre belief, one thing is clear — Bristol Motor Speedway may never hear the end of its new nickname: “The Lunar Loop.”