NASCAR has been more open in recent times to the eradication of the Confederate flag. NASCAR has not raced with fans since the sport resumed last month amid the pandemic and was expected to have minimal fans allowed at races this month in Florida and Georgia.Ĭonfederate flags still fly high atop infield RVs and are waved by fans in the grandstands at most tracks. NASCAR did not address how it would enforce the policy or indicate any penalties for fans who violate it by bringing the Confederate flag to the track. Former chairman Brian France in 2015 tried to ban the flying of Confederate flags at race tracks, angering many fans. The flag issue has been a thorny one for NASCAR. Wallace got a shoutout on Twitter from several athletes, including NBA star LeBron James, for using the paint scheme in the race. The move was announced before Wednesday night’s race at Martinsville Speedway where Wallace, an Alabama native, was driving a Chevrolet with a #BlackLivesMatter paint scheme. 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 sport 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,” NASCAR said.
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