//NASCAR bans display of the Confederate flag at its events and properties

NASCAR bans display of the Confederate flag at its events and properties

NASCAR has banned the Confederate flag from its races and properties.NASCAR says Wednesday the Confederate flag “runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry.”The move was announced before Wednesday night’s race at Martinsville Speedway where Wallace, an Alabama native, was driving a Chevrolet with a #BlackLivesMatter paint scheme. Wallace got a shoutout on