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Driver Noah Gragson has been indefinitely suspended from NASCAR’s Cup Series race due to his actions on social media. A screenshot circulating on social media shows Gragson’s Instagram account liking a meme mocking George Floyd. Gragson has apologized for his lack of attention and actions on social media. Legacy Motor Club and NASCAR both support the suspension. Gragson will be replaced by driver Josh Berry for the upcoming race at Michigan. CNN has reached out to NASCAR for more information. Gragson is currently ranked 33rd in points with no top-10 finishes this season. Jacob Lev reported
Driver Noah Gragson has been indefinitely suspended and will not be participating in the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race due to his actions on social media, according to NASCAR and his team, Legacy Motor Club. The suspension comes after a screenshot circulating on social media allegedly showed Gragson’s Instagram account liking a meme mocking George Floyd, a Black man who was tragically killed by a White police officer in Minneapolis in 2020. While the specific reason for the suspension has not been confirmed by NASCAR or Legacy Motor Club, Gragson issued an apology on Twitter, expressing disappointment in himself for his lack of attention and actions on social media. He acknowledged the severity of the situation and emphasized his commitment to treating everyone equally. Legacy Motor Club also suspended Gragson indefinitely, stating that his actions do not align with the team’s values. In his absence, driver Josh Berry will replace Gragson for the upcoming race at Michigan. NASCAR has expressed full support for the suspension, citing violation of the Member Conduct section of the 2023 NASCAR Rule Book. CNN has sought additional information from NASCAR regarding the incident. Gragson, a 25-year-old in his first year in the Cup Series, currently holds the 33rd position in points and has not achieved any top-10 finishes this season..
