

“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.” We have launched an immediate investigation, and will do everything we can to identify the person(s) responsible and eliminate them from the sport. “We are angry and outraged, and cannot state strongly enough how seriously we take this heinous act. “Late this afternoon, Nascar was made aware that a noose was found in the garage stall of the 43 team,” Nascar said in a statement.

The incident comes two weeks after Wallace, who drives the No 43 Chevrolet for motor sport icon Richard Petty’s team, successfully campaigned for Nascar to ban the Confederate flag at its tracks and properties.
