Racial Tension in NASCAR

In 2020, a rope resembling a noose was found in NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace's garage, sparking outrage. The FBI later determined it was a garage door pull rope. Wallace led a solidarity event amid Black Lives Matter protests. NASCAR had banned Confederate flags from races prior to the incident.

NASCAR star Bubba Wallace and President Trump's potential attendance at Daytona 500

NASCAR star Bubba Wallace talks about ignoring negativity on social media and President Trump's potential attendance at Daytona 500. Wallace has shifted focus away from politics to family and racing. Trump previously attended the Daytona 500 and Super Bowl LIX.

NASCAR Fine on Bubba Wallace for Ramming Car into Alex Bowman

NASCAR fined Bubba Wallace $50,000 for intentionally ramming into opponent Alex Bowman's car during a race. Wallace retaliated after an earlier collision caused by Bowman's mistake. Despite Bowman's understanding, NASCAR cited Wallace with two violations for compromising safety and being detrimental to the sport.

NASCAR Cup Series Race Controversy

Bubba Wallace and Alex Bowman had a controversial incident at the NASCAR Cup Series race where Bowman spun out Wallace, costing him a potential shot at winning. Bowman expressed regret for the incident.