NASCAR has formally banned the Confederate flag from its races and properties on Wednesday, formally distancing itself from what for many is a symbol of slavery and racism.
“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. “Bringing people together around a love for racing and the community that it creates is what makes our fans and sport special. The display of the confederate flag will be prohibited from all NASCAR events and properties.
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. Wallace got a shoutout on Twitter from several athletes, including NBA star LeBron James, for using the paint scheme in the race.
The flag issue has been a thorny one for NASCAR. Former Chairman Brian France in 2015 tried to ban the flying of Confederate flags at race tracks, angering many fans. NASCAR did not address how it would enforce the policy or indicate any penalties for fans who violated it by bringing the Confederate flag to the track. NASCAR has not raced with fans in attendance since the sport resumed last month amid the pandemic and is expected to allow a minimal fans number of fans at races this month in Florida and Georgia.
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