NASCAR president Steve Phelps was asked about the league’s recent Pride Month tweet that drew confusion from some racing fans.
The part of the tweet that stuck out to fans was “We acknowledge that recent actions have not aligned with NASCAR’s mission to be a welcoming sport for all.” It is unclear what “recent actions” the league refers to in the message.
When asked about what this section could allude to, Phelps said that in general, NASCAR hasn’t been as “welcoming and inclusive” as it wants to be now and in the future.
“Generally, we as a sport haven’t been as welcoming and inclusive to the LGBTQ community, and we want to be,” Phelps said, via Fox Sports.