NASCAR Bans Confederate Flag From Races, Properties
NASCAR has banned the Confederate flag from all events and properties. NASCAR says the Confederate flag “runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry.” Former chairman Brian France in 2015 tried to ban the flying of Confederate flags at race tracks, a proposal too broad to enforce and one that angered NASCAR’s core Southern-based fan base. NASCAR banned the Confederate flag from its races and properties on Wednesday, formally distancing itself from what for many is a symbol …