NASCAR Bans Use of Confederate Flag at Races
Written by SOURCE on June 10, 2020
In a statement shared on Twitter, NASCAR revealed it has banned the use of the Confederate flag at all of its events going forward.
“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 statement reads. “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.”
This story is being updated.