Chaz Mostert to don pink bonnet to bring home anti-cyberbullying message

The Audi RS 3 LMS which is set to be campaigned by Chaz Mostert at this weekend’s Phillip Island round of the TCR Australia Racing Series will stand out even more, today being revealed with a pink bonnet to underline Mostert’s latest push to end cyberbullying on social media.

On Monday, Mostert shared a blank pink tile on his social media feed, using #nosocialhate to try and put an end to the recent downwards spiral of social media in Australia and especially towards athletes online.

To give the message extra traction, Mostert and the Melbourne Performance Centre team have given his Audi a pink bonnet with the #nosocialhate line on either side, trying to get the message across to a wider audience.

Mostert wrote a lengthy note on his website, saying he’s fed up with people hiding behind the safety of a keyboard to slander those they do not know.

“Most of us can handle the odd bad comment from time time and the reason we read comments is to see all the positive amazing comments fans, friends or family post since it helps us thrive and gives us satisfaction of the amazing job we are lucky enough to have got into.

“What I personally can’t handle when a friend/family member/work colleague/work place and even a rival gets absolutely grilled on social media without even knowing the person.

“I think it’s cowardly and pathetic in my eyes.

“Enough is enough and I’m not gonna shy away from the issue that’s put in place – it’s simple for people to say don’t read it just block them, but I’ve seen good people get affected to a dark place so it’s time to stand up support each other tell these people it’s not ok.

“The problem isn’t just in our sport it’s in all sports too, even the day to day life of the everyday person.

“It’s time to set a better example for the next generation’s kids, because the examples they are having set now is dangerous.

“Kids don’t just get bullied from 9-3 at school anymore, they are getting bullied on social media before and after school – how do this kids get away from that?

“Dolly was an example of what people can really do to others.

“Where do you think kids get the idea that it’s ok to say a nasty comment on line or post something about someone that’s not positive?

“Come on people. No matter how hard your life is, you don’t drag someone down to your level.

“It’s pretty simple – if you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all.

“I have set up my social accounts so that you can’t comment negative things, swear, or if you attack others I do my best to get on there and ban you – Supercars and other online Media Outlets should be doing the same thing, as an online platform that’s part of your social responsibility.”

Australians who need help can contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue for mental health support services.