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.
Key Points
Rope found in Bubba Wallace's garage resembled a noose
FBI investigation revealed it was a garage door pull rope
Wallace led a solidarity event at Talladega Superspeedway
NASCAR had banned Confederate flags from races prior to the incident
Pros
Increased awareness of racial issues in sports
Solidarity shown by NASCAR community
Cons
Misinterpretation of garage door pull rope as a noose