NASCAR Says No To Bubba's Confederate Flag Car
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Let me repeat that...NASCAR, aka Neckcar, found the image of Bubba Watson's Confederate flag-adorned General Lee car inappropriate for an appearance at the Sprint Cup Series race in Phoenix.
"NASCAR, International Speedway Corp. and Phoenix International Raceway officials discussed this and decided it was not in the best interest of our sport," NASCAR spokesman David Higdon said Friday.
"The image of the Confederate flag is not something that should play an official role in our sport as we continue to reach out to new fans and make NASCAR more inclusive."
PIR officials planned to release a statement about the decision later Friday.
On Thursday, Watson posted the following message on his Twitter account:
"Sorry to say @nascar won't let me drive The General Lee at the @PhoenixRaceway !!! #dreamcrushed"
