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Friday, September 5, 2025

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Confederate flag not welcome at NASCAR race tracks

NASCAR fan at Atlanta Motor Speedway waves confederate flag from truck. This week the racing tracks have asked fans to leave their flags at home. (Image: Duane Tate via Flickr)
NASCAR fan at Atlanta Motor Speedway waves confederate flag from truck. This week the racing tracks have asked fans to leave their flags at home. (Image: Duane Tate via Flickr)

NASCAR tracks are asking fans to refrain from displaying the Confederate flag at all races and racing facilities, the tracks said in a joint industry statement on Thursday.

“As members of the NASCAR industry, we join NASCAR in the desire to make our events among the most fan-friendly, welcoming environments in all of sports and entertainment,” said a statement signed by all 30 racetracks with a NASCAR national series race. “To do that, we are asking our fans and partners to join us in a renewed effort to create an all-inclusive, even more welcoming atmosphere for all who attend our events.”

Read more here.

Do you think NASCAR fans will comply?