NASCAR exec rips 'jackass' flying Confederate flag at trackThe #11 Drive for Change Toyota, driven by Denny Hamlin -- featuring the logo of the National Civil Rights Museum -- waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega that was postponed for a day by thunderstorms. WASHINGTON: NASCAR executive Steve O'Donnell can't stop the Confederate flag from flying around the stock car racing circuit's venues, but he made it clear what he thought of the emblem on Sunday. NASCAR banned the display of the Confederate flag at its events earlier this month, saying the presence of the flag "runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment" for fans and competitors. The Confederate flag has been a staple at NASCAR tracks, particularly in the sport's southern US heartland, but it remains a symbol of slavery and racism for many. "You won't see a photo of a jackass flying a flag over the track here," O'Donnell wrote.

Source: Bangkok Post June 21, 2020 23:15 UTC