Noah Gragson Disqualified for His Social Media Behavior
The NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday won’t feature driver Noah Gragson because of his “actions” on social media, according to both the organization and his team, Legacy Motor Club. Furthermore, Gragson has been suspending indefinitely.
Noah Gragson, a NASCAR driver, has been disqualified for his social media behaviour.
According to a snapshot making the rounds on social media, Gragson’s Instagram account like a joke making fun of George Floyd, a Black man who was kill in Minneapolis in 2020 by a White police officer. The cause of the ban was not disclosing by Legacy Motor Club or NASCAR, and CNN has not independently confirming the post.
Gragson expressed regret in a tweet on Saturday.
For my lack of engagement and inaction on social media, Gragson added. “I am disappoint in myself.” “I know how serious this situation is. Everyone has my affection and gratitude. Moreover, No matter who they are, I try to treat everyone similarly. Simply said, I screwed up.
In a statement released on Saturday, Legacy Motor Club announce that Gragson had been placing on indefinite leave because his actions “do not represent the values of our team.” For this weekend’s Cup Series race at Michigan, Josh Berry will take Gragson’s spot as the driver.
Moreover, In a statement, NASCAR stated that it “fully supports” Gragson’s ban. Also adding that the decision to suspend him was made because of his violations of “the Member Conduct section of the 2023 NASCAR Rule Book” due to his social media behaviour.
CNN has contacted NASCAR to get more details.
The 25-year-old Gragson, who is competing in the Cup Series for the first time. It is now rank 33rd in points and has not achieving any top-10 results this year. As NASCAR settled in for the weekend at Michigan International Speedway for Cup racing. Also lesser series events building up to the marquee Firekeepers Casino 400, Gragson was suspending.
Furthermore, In its own statement on Saturday, Chevrolet, which is the brand name on the No. 42 of the Legacy Motor Club, stated that Noah’s actions “do not correspond with our views and brand values. On the next steps, we will cooperate with Legacy Motor Club.
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