Nascar driver Noah Gragson suspended after allegedly liking meme mocking George Floyd
1 year, 5 months ago

Nascar driver Noah Gragson suspended after allegedly liking meme mocking George Floyd

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Nascar driver has been suspended from racing after reportedly liking a meme mocking George Floyd, a Black man killed by a white police officer in 2020. Driver Noah Gragson was suspended indefinitely and will not be allowed to participate in the racing league's Cup Series on Sunday. Though neither Nascar nor Legacy Motor Club specified exactly why Gragson was being suspended, the driver offered a non-specific apology on Twitter on Sunday. I messed up plain and simple.” Gragson's club, Legacy Motors, tried to distance itself from the driver on Saturday, issuing a statement that his actions did "not represent the values of our team."

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Noah Gragson, Legacy Motor Club part ways after driver’s NASCAR suspension: Sources
1 year, 5 months ago

Noah Gragson, Legacy Motor Club part ways after driver’s NASCAR suspension: Sources

New York Times  

Noah Gragson and Legacy Motor Club have parted ways and he will not return to drive the team’s No. The move, expected to be announced Tuesday, follows Legacy and NASCAR suspending Gragson on Saturday for his “actions on social media.” Legacy is working toward finalizing a deal with noted road course racer Mike Rockenfeller as the driver of its No. …

NASCAR suspends driver Noah Gragson for liking an insensitive meme with George Floyd’s face
1 year, 5 months ago

NASCAR suspends driver Noah Gragson for liking an insensitive meme with George Floyd’s face

Associated Press  

BROOKLYN, Mich. — Driver Noah Gragson has been suspended indefinitely by NASCAR and Legacy Motor Club due to liking an insensitive meme with a photo of George Floyd’s face. In the wake of Floyd’s death, NASCAR banned the Confederate flag at events and venues after Bubba Wallace — its lone Black driver — said there was “no place” for it …

NASCAR suspends Noah Gragson for liking insensitive meme with George Floyd’s face
1 year, 5 months ago

NASCAR suspends Noah Gragson for liking insensitive meme with George Floyd’s face

LA Times  

Noah Gragson walks to his garage during a practice session for the Daytona 500 in February. Driver Noah Gragson has been suspended indefinitely by NASCAR and Legacy Motor Club due to liking an insensitive meme with a photo of George Floyd’s face. In the wake of Floyd’s death, NASCAR banned the Confederate flag at events and venues after Bubba Wallace …

Noah Gragson suspended by NASCAR, Legacy Motor Club for actions on social media
1 year, 5 months ago

Noah Gragson suspended by NASCAR, Legacy Motor Club for actions on social media

New York Times  

NASCAR driver Noah Gragson has been suspended by Legacy Motor Club and will miss Sunday’s Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway, the team announced Saturday prior to practice and qualifying for Sunday’s race. NASCAR announced shortly after that it has also suspended Gragson for his “actions on social media.” Legacy, co-owned by Maury Gallagher and seven-time Cup champion Jimmie …

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