(CNN) On Monday, the only full-time African American driver in NASCAR's Cup Series called for the auto racing body to ban Confederate flags from its events. "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 said in a statement on its website hours ahead of its race Wednesday night in Martinsville, Virginia. The display of the Confederate flag will be prohibited from all NASCAR events and properties." "No one should feel uncomfortable when they come to a NASCAR race. It starts with Confederate flags," Wallace said.

Source: CNN June 10, 2020 21:21 UTC