Driver Noah Gragson has been suspended indefinitely and will not participate in NASCAR’s Cup Series race on Sunday because of his “actions” on social media, according to NASCAR and his team, the Legacy Motor Club. Today we will discuss about Noah Gragson Suspension: What happened to| What did say.
Noah Gragson Suspension: What happened to| What did say
Noah Gragson Suspension
A screenshot circulating on social media shows that Gragson’s Instagram account had liked a meme mocking George Floyd, a black man who was killed by a white police officer in Minneapolis in 2020. Neither NASCAR nor Legacy Motor Club gave a reason for the suspension, and CNN has not independently verified the post.
“I’m frustrated with myself for the lack of attention and actions on social media,” Gragson said. “I understand the gravity of the situation. I love and appreciate everyone. I try to treat everyone equally, no matter who they are. I just messed up.
Legacy Motor Club suspended Gragson indefinitely, saying in a statement Saturday that his actions “do not represent the values of our team.” Gregson will be replaced by driver Josh Berry for this weekend’s Cup Series race at Michigan.
NASCAR, in a statement, “fully supports” Gragson’s suspension, and that his actions on social media while issuing the suspension violated the “Member Conduct section of the 2023 NASCAR rulebook.”
CNN has reached out to NASCAR for more information. The 25-year-old Gragson, who is in his first year in the Cup Series, is 33rd in points and has no top-10 ranking this season.
| Born | Noah Quinn Gragson July 15, 1998 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
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| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||
| Weight | 130 lb (59 kg) | ||||||
| Achievements | Tied with Sam Ard for the most consecutive race victories in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (4 wins in 2022) 2018 Snowball Derby Winner 2017 Winchester 400 Winner 2015 Idaho 208 Winner |
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| Awards | 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series Most Popular Driver 2018 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Most Popular Driver 2015 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Rookie of the Year |
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| NASCAR Cup Series career | |||||||
| 34 races run over 2 years | |||||||
| Car no., team | No. 42 (Legacy Motor Club) | ||||||
| 2022 position | 44th | ||||||
| Best finish | 44th (2022) | ||||||
| First race | 2022 Daytona 500 (Daytona) | ||||||
| Last race | 2023 Cook Out 400 (Richmond) | ||||||
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What happened to
NASCAR driver Noah Gragson of Legacy Motor Club has been suspended indefinitely from racing due to his actions on social media. The suspension came after he liked a controversial meme that mocked the tragic death of George Floyd, a deeply divisive incident that sparked a global conversation on racial issues.
Legacy Motor Club released a statement on social media calling for Gregson’s immediate suspension and saying that his actions were inconsistent with their team’s values. As a result of the suspension, Gragson would not participate in the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway, and his place would be filled by Josh Berry.
What did say
Driver Noah Gragson has been suspended indefinitely by NASCAR and Legacy Motor Club for liking an insensitive meme with a picture of George Floyd’s face. “I am disappointed in myself for the lack of attention and actions on social media,” Gragson posted Saturday. “I understand the seriousness of this situation.
