NASCAR Allows 1,000 Fans To Return To The Stands In Miami
Up to 1,000 South Florida service members, first responders and their families are the first group of fans allowed to watch a NASCAR race in the stands since March.
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NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace On Confederate Flag Ban: 'A Long Time Coming'
Bubba Wallace is the only black driver to race full time in NASCAR's top series. He tells All Things Considered that banning the Confederate flag will bring in people who felt uncomfortable before.
NASCAR Bans Confederate Flag
"The presence of the Confederate flag runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and industry," officials announce Wednesday.
NASCAR's Bubba Wallace Wants Confederate Flags Banned From Race Tracks
"No one should feel uncomfortable when they come to a NASCAR race," Wallace says. "... Get them out of here. They have no place for them."
Professional Sports' Comeback Gains Momentum, But Some Leagues Move Cautiously
The coronavirus outbreak benched major pro sports in this country. Now some leagues are restarting. For others, the pace is more measured.
Kevin Harvick Wins As NASCAR Returns Without Fans
NASCAR is the first major sport to return since the coronavirus shutdown. "We miss the fans," driver Kevin Harvick said as he emerged victorious from his car.
Junior Johnson, Who Ran 'Shine Before NASCAR Fame, Dies
NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson has died at 88. His death was announced Friday by NASCAR.
Kyle Petty Takes Sharp Turn Towards Music
Kyle Petty is practically considered NASCAR racing royalty.
Athletes On The Track And The Slopes Are Pulled Into Trump Controversy
Some NASCAR and Olympic figures spoke out for and some against NFL players who kneel during the national anthem.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Retiring From NASCAR At Season's End
The star driver told NPR just two weeks ago that he wasn't sure when he'd be leaving the sport. He recently took time off to recover from a concussion.