NASCAR Driver Suspended for Allegedly ‘Liking’ George Floyd Meme
NASCAR upholds progressive values as the organization supports suspension of driver following his ‘liking’ of a social media post.
Noah Gragson, driver of the #42 Sunseeker Resort Chevrolet, waits on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia, on July 29, 2023. Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images
NASCAR has announced an indefinite suspension of driver Noah Gragson after he is alleged to have “liked” a meme about George Floyd.
“We have made the decision to suspend Noah Gragson effective immediately regarding his actions that do not represent the values of our team,” Legacy Motor Club, Gragson’s team, said in an Aug. 5 statement. NASCAR backed the suspension.
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