The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division have launched an investigation into the reported placement of a noose in the…
Drivers, crew members, fans and even FBI agents descended on Alabama’s Talladega Superspeedway on Monday as both the NASCAR Cup Series Geico 500 race and a federal investigation began.
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NASCAR released a statement that night condemning the act.
“Late this afternoon, NASCAR was made aware that a noose was found in the garage stall of the 43 team. We are angry and outraged, and cannot state strongly enough how seriously we take this heinous act. We have launched an immediate investigation, and will do everything we can to identify the person(s) responsible and eliminate them from the sport. As we have stated unequivocally, there is no place for racism in NASCAR, and this act only strengthens our resolve to make the sport open and welcoming to all,” the organization said.
