A sign at the entrance to Daytona International Speedway warned spectators the Confederate flag was not welcome on property. Phelps’ theory proved true in June, on the very day NASCAR banned the Confederate flag. Driven by Wallace, 23XI Racing is the only team with a Black owner and Black driver. It is no coincidence these NASCAR newcomers followed the banning of the Confederate flag. He has cited a recent brand tracking study that found 1,750 self-identified “avid NASCAR fans” overwhelmingly supported the sanctioning body’s stance on social justice in 2020.

Source: thestar February 23, 2021 22:30 UTC