Published 11:29 IST, June 8th 2020
''The time is now to listen" says nascar president about racial injustice
The NASCAR community put on an emotional display of solidarity for the "Black Lives Matter" movement, and president Steve Phelps called for change in the sport and the country as the words "we must do better" echoed throughout a silent Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday ahead of the flag-off of the Folds of Honor Quiktrip 500.
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NASCAR community put on an emotional display of solidarity for "Black Lives Matter" movement, and president Steve Phelps called for change in sport and country as words "we must do better" echoed throughout a silent Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday ahe of flag-off of Folds of Hor Quiktrip 500. killing of George Floyd on 25th May in Minneapolis sparked a global movement in over 400 cities against discrimination, police brutality and widespre lack of police accountability in United States, which has led to scenes of chaos and rising tensions. Meanwhile, NASCAR Cup series race saw Martin Truex Jr. win st 1 - his first st win of year. However, 2014 Sprint Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick surged ahe in final st to grab his second victory of season.
11:29 IST, June 8th 2020