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Title: NASCAR boss condemns the 'jackass' flying a Confederate flag over Talladega before Sunday's race
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Sporting News
URL Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nas ... kass/j0tf8dru5a791pge2ptbjw2gc
Published: Jun 21, 2020
Author: TADD HAISLOP
Post Date: 2020-06-21 23:12:56 by Gatlin
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NASCAR boss condemns the 'jackass' flying a
Confederate flag over Talladega before Sunday's raceSteve O'Donnell has made clear on multiple occasions how he feels about the flag NASCAR is no longer allowing to be displayed at its events and properties. He sent yet another clear signal Sunday.
O'Donnell, who is NASCAR's executive vice president and chief racing development officer, tweeted a message a few hours before the scheduled start time of Sunday's Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway in response to a massive Confederate flag banner with the words "Defund NASCAR" being flown by a plane over the track.
Some media members covering the NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega snapped photos of the banner flying over the track.
NASCAR's race weekend at Talladega has produced predictable protests from people who continue to promote the Confederate flag in the wake of its prohibition from races. The announcement of the flag ban came June 10 amid global protests against racial injustice.
"The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry," NASCAR's statement read. "Bringing people together around a love for racing and the community that it creates is what makes our fans and sport special. The display of the confederate flag will be prohibited from all NASCAR events and properties."
The Cup Series race at Talladega marks the first NASCAR event since the COVID-19 outbreak that is open to general admission ticket holders, albeit in limited numbers. Up to 5,000 people were able to purchase tickets and attend the Talladega race.
NASCAR's Confederate flag policy includes a ban of "clothing that is primarily based on the Confederate flag symbol," according to Sports Business Journal, and NASCAR is expected to enforce its new policy with security sweeps at the track.
Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega was postponed to Monday due to severe weather. The race will start at 3 p.m. ET on Fox.
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The announcement of the flag ban came June 10 amid global protests against racial injustice.
NASCAR's Confederate flag policy includes a ban of "clothing that is primarily based on the Confederate flag symbol," according to Sports Business Journal, and NASCAR is expected to enforce its new policy with security sweeps at the track.
NASCAR Bans Confederate Flag After Black Driver Demands Action
The move comes one day after the the first full-time Black NASCAR driver in 25 years, Darrel "Bubba" Wallace, called on the organization to ban the flag which serves as a reminder of the days when southern Democrats owned slaves.
The 26-year-old Wallace wasn't offended by the Confederate flag until he 'made an effort to educate himself on what the flag signifies for many people, according to NPR.
Government is in the last resort the employment of armed men, of policemen, gendarmes, soldiers, prison guards, and hangmen.
The essential feature of government is the enforcement of its decrees by beating, killing, and imprisoning.
Those who are asking for more government interference are asking ultimately for more compulsion and less freedom.
#2. To: Gatlin (#0)
I suspect the day will come when Steve O'Donnell will wish he would have kept his mouth shut, just like the Cathy guy with Chik Fil A will !
Si vis pacem, para bellum
Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.
"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." (Will Rogers)
"No one ever rescues an old dog. They lay in a cage until they die. PLEASE save one. None of us wants to die cold and alone... --Dennis Olson "
People that say money can't buy you happiness, have never paid an adoption fee
#3. To: Deckard, Stoner (#1)
I heard on the news that Bubba Wallace found a noose in his garage.
#4. To: Deckard (#1)
www.wane.com/news/a-noose...garage-stall-nascar-says/
#5. To: Gatlin (#0)
Bringing people together around a love for racing and the community that it creates is what makes our fans and sport special.
Not so much anymore. Let NASCAR die a pc death.
There are far better racing events on the rise...
#6. To: watchman (#5)
" Let NASCAR die a pc death.There are far better racing events on the rise.."
Agree !!!
That King of Hammers looks like would be a lot more fun to watch than Nascar !!!
Si vis pacem, para bellum
Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.
"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." (Will Rogers)
"No one ever rescues an old dog. They lay in a cage until they die. PLEASE save one. None of us wants to die cold and alone... --Dennis Olson "
People that say money can't buy you happiness, have never paid an adoption fee
#7. To: Stoner (#6)
No green grass.
Try horse racing. It's fun.
#8. To: Gatlin (#0)
NASCAR has been turning left for years.
#9. To: Fred Mertz (#3)
I heard on the news that Bubba Wallace found a noose in his garage.
And NASCAR is now promising a "lifetime ban" from the industry for whoever put it there.
So what if Wallace did another fake Jussie hate crime - will they have the guts to ban him?
#10. To: rustynail (#8)
NASCAR has been turning left for years.
ISWYDT
#11. To: Hank Rearden (#9)
" So what if Wallace did another fake Jussie hate crime - will they have the guts to ban him? "
NO !
Si vis pacem, para bellum
Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.
"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." (Will Rogers)
"No one ever rescues an old dog. They lay in a cage until they die. PLEASE save one. None of us wants to die cold and alone... --Dennis Olson "
People that say money can't buy you happiness, have never paid an adoption fee
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