Walking the walk: Remember last year, when Kentucky's governor shut off his lights to honor the climate hoax? He just took a helicopter to a NASCAR race

Kentucky: Lights out at the Capitol this Saturday during 'Earth Hour'

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear have again pledged to participate for a second year in the international “Earth Hour,” sponsored by the World Wildlife Federation. Earth Hour is in an international call to action that directs lights be turned off for one hour in recognition of climate change.

“Dimming the lights in our Capitol is a symbolic gesture that demonstrates state government’s continued commitment to increasing efficiency and decreasing our carbon footprint,” said Gov. Steve Beshear. “I am proud of the great accomplishments Kentucky has made in the past few years in energy conservation measures, but we must all continue to adjust our habits and lifestyles to help protect our environment and lessen our energy dependence.”

Gridlock at Ky.'s Sprint Cup race gets political - USATODAY.com

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky's long-awaited entry into NASCAR's top series veered into the fast lane of statewide politics Monday after a massive traffic jam during the weekend event left some irate fans stuck in their cars listening to the race on radio.
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Gov. Steve Beshear, who traveled to the speedway by helicopter, has touted the coveted Sprint Cup race as an economic boon. Beshear's support also connected him with a popular sport in Kentucky. Speedway officials and their supporters have been pushing for years to get a Sprint Cup race in Kentucky.