NASCAR bans display of Confederate flag from events and properties

Source: The Hill | June 10, 2020 | Rebecca Klar

NASCAR said Wednesday it is banning displays of the Confederate flag at all of its events and properties, saying the symbol goes against the company’s commitment to provide an inclusive environment for fans.

“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 in a statement.

A push to remove Confederate imagery and statues has been reignited amid protests over police brutality and racial inequality sparked by the killing of George Floyd last month. 

Darrell “Bubba” Wallace, the first black full-time driver on NASCAR’s top circuit in more than 45 years, had called for the company to ban Confederate flags from race tracks. Wallace and NASCAR announced earlier in the day that he would be driving a car painted to honor the Black Lives Matter movement at Wednesday’s race.

The Confederate flag ban got a mixed response from NASCAR fans on Twitter, with some applauding it, others announcing they would no longer attend races and some, including Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), indicating that the move should have been made long ago.

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