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NASCAR asks fans not to display Confederate flags at its events

NASCAR is asking fans not to display the Confederate flag at its events. A statement released today is asking fans to be welcoming to everyone. NASCAR's chairman has called the flag a symbol he

News 12 Staff

Jul 2, 2015, 10:24 PM

Updated 3,450 days ago

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NASCAR is asking fans not to display the Confederate flag at its events.
A statement released today is asking fans to be welcoming to everyone.
NASCAR's chairman has called the flag a symbol he personally finds offensive and wants it barred from all events.
This weekend, Daytona International Speedway is scheduled to hold a flag exchange event where fans can turn in any flag for an American flag.