Five years after feebly requesting that fans not bring Confederate flags to racetracks, NASCAR finally got around to instituting a full-fledged ban.
“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.
Bubba Wallace, the circuit’s only Black driver, who earlier this week called for the rebel flag to be banished from racetracks, should be proud of himself. By speaking out, he brought new attention to an issue that has plagued NASCAR for decades and forced the organization to act.