Published 11:43 IST, June 22nd 2020
NASCAR statement reveals a noose was found in Bubba Wallace's team's garage stall
In a powerful statement, NASCAR revealed that a noose was found in Bubba Wallace's garage stall and they have launched an investigation into the incident.
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Earlier this week, NASCAR revealed that a ose was found in Bubba Wallace's team's gar at Tallega Superspeedway. Bubba Wallace ose raises furr questions with NASCAR allowing only essential personnel in infield amidst coronavirus pandemic. Wallace, who is only black driver in NASCAR Cup Series, has been vocal in fight against racism that is w raging across globe. 26-year-old released a statement following Bubba Wallace ose incident.
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Bubba Wallace Tallega: NASCAR releases statement after Bubba Wallace ose in team's gar
In a powerful statement condemning racism, NASCAR revealed that a ose was found in Bubba Wallace's team's gar stall and have launched an investigation into matter. NASCAR statement said that Bubba Wallace ose incident has left m "angry and outrd", and y will continue to fight rampant racism in sport. statement also asserted that Bubba Wallace ose incident will only make NASCAR's resolve stronger to make sport welcoming for all. Bubba Wallace himself released a statement on Twitter, voicing that this 'despicable act of racism' serves as a reminder of how fight against racism has to be persistent.
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Wallace ded that he was overwhelmed by support received from NASCAR and has lauded commitment of everyone involved in driving a real change for accepting and welcoming everyone. He ded that Bubba Wallace ose incident will t change his stance on racism and he'll continue to stand for what he believes in. Bubba Wallace's statement saw NBA star LeBron James offer his support to NASCAR driver. Los Angeles Lakers star has been an outspoken supporter of anti-racism protests himself and threw his weight behind Bubba Wallace. LeBron James asserted that he is proud of Wallace's efforts to fight racism. James furr ded that he stands beside 26-year-old, and will continue taking a stand against racism.
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Bubba Wallace ose: NASCAR race postponed
Cup Series race at Tallega was originally scheduled for Sunday afteron but inclement wear saw NASCAR race postponed until Monday (Tuesday IST). Tallega race is first race post lockdown which will allow fans to watch race live from stands, with a maximum of 5,000 fans permitted. Despite wear concerns, NASCAR ventured to push race at Tallega Superspeedway for Sunday, using Air Titans in an effort to dry track before ultimately making decision to postpone race. While severe wear conditions saw NASCAR race postponed to ar day, fans can still enter Tallega Superspeedway with ir original ticket.
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(Im Credit: Bubba Wallace Instagram)
11:42 IST, June 22nd 2020