NASCAR not ignoring ‘evil acts’ by racing: Bubba

Driver says fight for racial equality will continue

WASHINGTON Bubba Wallace, the lone Black full-time driver in NASCAR’s Cup series, defended the circuit’s decision to stick to its schedule instead of following the lead of the NBA, WNBA, NHL and MLB, which all have postponed games this week in protest over the police shooting of Jacob Blake, an unarmed black man in Kenosha, Wis.

“Many of you are wondering ‘what will NASCAR do’ ... We set the tone for sports coming back during this pandemic. We stood up for change. We stood up for racial justice. We stood up for #GeorgeFloyd We stood up for #AhmaudArbery and #BreonnaTaylor,” Wallace wrote Thursday night to begin a Twitter thread. “We will continue to stand for the countless victims of police brutality. Nothing can justify #JacobBlake being shot 7 times in the back. I proudly support my brothers and sisters from all sports backgrounds and the stance they are taking to fight for equality.”

NASCAR will hold races as planned this weekend at Daytona International Speedway, with its top-level Cup Series race Saturday night.

“I hope you all understand that by us continuing to race this weekend, DOES NOT mean we are stepping down and turning away from the dark and evil acts that have taken over our nation. Absolutely NOT!!!” Wallace wrote. “I can assure all of you that myself and many of my competitors are continuing to work hard with @NASCAR to continue the efforts and the fight for racial equality. Let’s stand or kneel TOGETHER and continue push for what’s right. Love. Compassion. Understanding.”

The Washington Post