NASCAR and Legacy Motor Club have suspended driver Noah Gragson over his actions on social media.
NASCAR confirmed to Fox Sports that the suspension is related to a meme making fun of the death of George Floyd, a post which Gragson had liked.
Is that the right thing. Keep in mind that this isn't the First Amendment issue. Clicking "like" on something warrants a suspension? What if it wasn't him who did it?
Thought I'd start something new for us to discuss.
Why apologize?
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nascar-indefinitely-suspends-driver-liking-george-floyd-meme
NASCAR confirmed to Fox Sports that the suspension is related to a meme making fun of the death of George Floyd, a post which Gragson had liked.
Is that the right thing. Keep in mind that this isn't the First Amendment issue. Clicking "like" on something warrants a suspension? What if it wasn't him who did it?
Thought I'd start something new for us to discuss.
"We have made the decision to suspend Noah Gragson effective immediately regarding his actions that do not represent the values of our team," Legacy Motor Club said. "Josh Berry will drive the No. 42 entry for this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan."
"I am disappointed in myself for my lack of attention and actions on social media," Gragson posted on Twitter. "I understand the severity of this situation. I love and appreciate everyone.
"I am disappointed in myself for my lack of attention and actions on social media," Gragson posted on Twitter. "I understand the severity of this situation. I love and appreciate everyone.
Why apologize?
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nascar-indefinitely-suspends-driver-liking-george-floyd-meme