"The display of the confederate flag will be prohibited from all NASCAR events and properties." "Bringing people together around a love for racing and the community that it creates is what makes our fans and sports special." "The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry," the org.
NASCAR has officially banned the Confederate flag from all events, starting right now.
Martinsville is one of the tracks where Confederate flags are often seen in the parking lots and campgrounds when there are fans.įor now, there are no fans allowed until the Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on June 14.Bubba Wallace got what he wanted. The hood will feature a painting of a white and a black hand clasped with the saying,"Compassion, love, understanding." The same words will be on the rear bumper.
The car has the words "#blacklivesmatter" on the rear quarterpanels. Underneath each hashtag will be a large peace symbol with hands of people of different races. In addition, Wallace will race a car with a Black Lives Matter paint scheme at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. Wallace asked the stock car series with deep ties to the South to formally distance itself from what for millions is a symbol of slavery and racism. The display of the confederate flag will be prohibited from all NASCAR events and properties."īubba Wallace, NASCAR's lone black driver, called this week for the banishment of the Confederate flag and said there was "no place" for them in the sport. Bringing people together around a love for racing and the community that it creates is what makes our fans and sport special. NASCAR's statement on Wednesday says, "The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry. MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) - NASCAR has banned the Confederate flag from its races and properties.
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