Noose Found In Garage Of NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace

Noose Found In Garage Of NASCAR Driver Bubba Wallace
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A noose was found in the garage of Bubba Wallace at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama on Sunday.

Wallace is NASCAR's only black driver.

"Late this afternoon, NASCAR was made aware that a noose was found in the garage stall of the 43 team," NASCAR said in a statement.

"We are angry and outraged, and cannot state strongly enough how seriously we take this heinous act. We have launched an immediate investigation, and will do everything we can to identify the person(s) responsible and eliminate them from the sport.

"As we have stated unequivocally, there is no place for racism in NASCAR, and this act only strengthens our resolve to make the sport open and welcoming to all."

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According to ESPN, Wallace did not see the noose. It was spotted by a member of his team and reported to officials.

"Today's despicable act of racism and hatred leaves me incredibly saddened and serves as a painful reminder of how much further we have to go as a society and how persistent we must be in the fight against racism," Wallace said via Twitter.

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"Over the last several weeks, I have been overwhelmed by the support from people across the NASCAR industry, including other drivers and team members in the garage. Together, our sport has made a commitment to driving real change and championing a community that is accepting and welcoming of everyone.

"Nothing is more important and we will not be deterred by the reprehensible actions of those who seek to spread hate. As my mother told me today, "they are just trying to scare you." This will not break me, I will not give in nor will I back down. I will continue to proudly stand for what I believe in."

Recently, Wallace successfully campaigned to have the Confederate flag banned from all NASCAR tracks and facilities.

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