NASCAR driver Noah Gragson will return to the Cup Series in 2024 after being reprimanded for liking an Instagram post that mocked George Floyd.
The driver was suspended indefinitely by his team, Legacy Motor Club and NASCAR for liking a meme mocking George Floyd.
The team said Gragson's actions “do not represent the values” they espouse. He was subsequently dismissed from the team at his own request in August 2023.
Less than a month later, Gragson returned to NASCAR after completing diversity training.
“Noah Gragson completes diversity and inclusion training with partners at RISE”, NASCAR the spokesperson saidIt added that the organization recommended his reinstatement, thereby restoring his membership privileges.
rise explained itself As a “national nonprofit organization that educates and empowers the sports community to eliminate racism, advocate for social justice, and improve race relations.”
Gragson posted on social media. thank you NASCAR For giving him a second chance.
It was later revealed by the driver in December 2023 that he had even decided to see a psychologist regarding the ordeal.
Gragson said. WPDE ABC 15 He said he contacted a friend at the time and wondered why his life was apparently falling apart.
“I was like, 'Hey, what's going on? Is this real? Why is this happening?'” Gragson said. The 25-year-old recalled his friend saying: This opportunity for him to work on himself and reflect on himself. ”
Gragson told the outlet that he has been working on self-improvement for five months, including doing NASCAR diversity training and seeking professional help from a psychologist. The Nevada native said his eyes were opened “to the world” and he realized he was “a pretty selfish guy.”
“I've learned to pay more attention, be more present, and enjoy the people I'm with. This is a rude awakening that really awakens all the work I have to do on myself. was.”
nascar announced Gragson will race full-time for the Stewart-Haas team starting in the 2024 season.
2024 NASCAR Cup Series Starting with the first race on February 4, 2024.
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