NC budget to breathe new life into historic North Wilkesboro Speedway
A portion of the newly signed North Carolina budget funds one of the state's beloved traditions: NASCAR.
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NASCAR Reinstates Racer Kyle Larson After Suspending Him For Using N-Word
Kyle Larson was dropped from his racing team and quickly lost sponsors after uttering the N-word in April while playing a livestreamed video game. NASCAR has now lifted his suspension.
Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin Form NASCAR Team With Bubba Wallace Behind The Wheel
"The timing seemed perfect as NASCAR is evolving and embracing social change more and more," says Michael Jordan, the basketball icon and majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets NBA franchise said.
Trump Calls For NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace To Apologize Over Noose 'Hoax'
The president follows up a pair of divisive speeches over the holiday weekend by castigating the racing body for banning the Confederate flag and saying Wallace should apologize to his fellow drivers.
NASCAR Completes Noose Investigation; Can't Determine How It Got Into Driver's Garage
NASCAR releases picture of the noose found in driver Bubba Wallace's garage at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. The organization also completed its investigation into what happened.
Former NASCAR Driver On The Confederate Flag: 'I Had To ... Accept It'
Bill Lester, one of only seven Black drivers to race in NASCAR's top-tier cup series, says he wanted the flag gone when he raced more than a decade ago. "The country was not ready to listen," he says.
NASCAR's Bubba Wallace Was Not The Target Of A Hate Crime, FBI Says
"After a thorough review of the facts and evidence surrounding this event, we have concluded that no federal crime was committed," FBI officials said in a statement, Tuesday.
'Together' NASCAR Looks To Move Forward After Noose Found In Driver's Garage
The FBI joins investigation into who left a noose inside NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace's garage at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. NASCAR plans to ban the perpetrators from the sport for life.
Noose Left In Black NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace's Garage Stall At Racetrack
The symbol of violent white racism was found in Bubba Wallace's stall. The only Black driver in the top stock car racing circuit, he had led the campaign to ban Confederate flags from NASCAR events.
NASCAR Team Debuts 'Blue Lives Matter' Car To Show Support For Law Enforcement
The car's driver says it honors first responders. Last week, NASCAR banned the Confederate battle flag from its events. A black driver recently unveiled a Black Lives Matter paint scheme.