Druski viral NASCAR skit: From comedian to ‘proud American’

Druski, an American influencer, released a new comedy skit where he transformed himself into a stereotypical white patriot at a NASCAR race. The video, titled “That Guy who is just proud to be AMERICAN us”, quickly went viral, getting over 11 million views within hours.

In the skit, the actor wears a farmer’s tan, cowboy hat, and heavy white makeup. He looks so different in the video that people do not even seem to recognise him.

The skit shows him doing things like:

• Delivering a toast with other NASCAR fans
• Asking a woman to share a cigarette
• Standing with his hand over his heart during the national anthem

The video caused a lot of discussion online. Some people call the skit hilarious, praise Druski’s acting, and the makeup. Others called the skit offensive and said it promotes stereotypes.

A lot of buzz around the skit focuses on how realistic Druski’s transformation is. Many viewers were shocked by how much he looked like a different person. 

This has led to a lot of comments praising the makeup artist.

Some comments from the fans' reaction said:

“Your makeup artist needs some sort of award.”

“That make-up artist needs a bonus!! I didn’t even know it was him!!!”

The skit was filmed at the NASCAR Cup Series Southern 500 race at Darlington Raceway. This is not the first time Druski has used a disguise for a skit. He also went viral for a prank at a Rod Wave concert where he pretended to be the rapper, fooling many fans in the crowd.

Why is Druski famous?

Druski’s fame stems from a combination of factors. It includes: Viral Sketch Comedy, Coulda Been Record, celebrity collaborations, and transition to mainstream entertainment.