NASCAR driver Noah Gragson suspended indefinitely for liking meme mocking George Floyd
NASCAR driver Noah Gragson suspended indefinitely for liking meme mocking George Floyd
- Noah Gragson admitted he is “disappointed” with his social media actions
- NASCAR has said it supports Gragson’s indefinite suspension from racing
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Driver Noah Gragson has been suspended indefinitely by NASCAR and Legacy Motor Club for liking an insensitive meme featuring a photo of George Floyd’s face.
“I am disappointed in myself for my lack of attention and actions on social media,” Gragson wrote Saturday.
“I understand the seriousness of this situation. I love and appreciate everyone. I try to treat everyone equally no matter who they are. I just messed up.’
NASCAR, meanwhile, said in a statement, “NASCAR fully supports Legacy Motor Club’s decision to suspend Noah Gragson.
“Following his actions on social media, NASCAR has determined that Gragson has violated the Member Conduct section of the 2023 NASCAR Rule Book and has suspended him indefinitely.”
Driver Noah Gragson has been suspended indefinitely by NASCAR and Legacy Motor Club
Floyd, who was black, died in 2020 after a white police officer knelt on his neck for 9 1/2 minutes.
His death sparked massive protests around the world and forced a national reckoning on racial injustice.
Josh Berry will drive the No. 42 Chevrolet at Sunday’s race at Michigan International Speedway to replace Gragson.
NASCAR said Gragson violated its rule book member conduct, without providing details.
“His actions do not represent our team’s values,” Legacy Motor Club said in a statement.
Gragson, 25, who hails from Las Vegas, is in his first full season in the Cup series and is ranked No. 33 in points.
Last year he won the Xfinity Series’ Most Popular Driver Award – driving the series from 2019 to 2022.