Political ads are not unheard of in NASCAR, but one driver’s new primary sponsor, touting the re-election bid of President Trump, has drawn attention as the series wrestles with how to boost diversity.
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How Bubba Wallace ended up assigned to a garage stall containing a noose
Coronavirus protocols changed the way NASCAR decided which garages each team occupied at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday.
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NASCAR shows what it wants to be and finds out how far it has to go
Drivers’ show support for Bubba Wallace show stock car racing is willing to change, but noose found hanging in Wallace’s garage show that change won’t come easy.
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NASCAR return to Talladega features new rules, new feuds and more fans
The Alabama track will admit up to 5,000 fans Sunday, while NASCAR will be on the lookout for the newly banned Confederate flag.
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NASCAR’s founders were hunted by the law. Supporting protests makes sense
Banning the Confederate flag is in line with the sport’s history of defiance and dissent, and, with its roots tied to an anti-authority philosophy, it makes sense for NASCAR to be on the side of those seeking police reforms.
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NASCAR bans Confederate flag from its races and properties
Auto racing series formally severs ties with what for many is a symbol of slavery and racism.
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Chase Elliott ends week of misery with overdue Cup victory
Elliott closes out a frantic 12 days for NASCAR by racing to his first win of the season Thursday night in the rain-delayed event at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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NASCAR Cup race in Charlotte pushed to Thursday because of rain
Rain washed out the Cup Series race Wednesday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway — a slight break for NASCAR teams taxed by a grueling return to racing.
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Busch passes Cindric in overtime to win Xfinity race at Charlotte
Kyle Busch overtakes Austin Cindric on the final lap in overtime to win his 97th career Xfinity Series race on Monday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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In The Pits: NASCAR set for ‘huge microscope’ as racing returns
It has been 13 weeks since NASCAR opened its season with a visit by President Donald Trump to the Daytona 500. The series will resume in front of empty stands at Darlington Raceway on Sunday.