“For us to heal and move forward as a nation, we all need to listen more and be united in the stand against racism, hatred and senseless violence and loss of life. “There’s going to be a lot of angry people that carry those flags proudly but it’s time for change,” he said.Īt a race Sunday, Wallace wore a “I Can’t Breathe” T-shirt in solidarity with protesters around the world who have been calling for justice in the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died at the hands of Minneapolis police.Ī week after Floyd’s May 25 death and amid massive protests for racial justice, NASCAR released a statement. Wallace had told CNN that initially Confederate flags did not bother him, but after educating himself he sees how uncomfortable it makes people. … There’s a lot of emotions on the racetrack and off the racetrack that are riding with us. They have no place for them.”īefore Wednesday’s race, Wallace told Fox Sports 1 that NASCAR made the right call. It starts with Confederate flags,” Wallace said. “No one should feel uncomfortable when they come to a NASCAR race.

Opinion: NASCAR does the right thing on Confederate flag ban (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Chris Graythen/Getty Images North America/Getty Images HAMPTON, GEORGIA - JUNE 07: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 McDonald's Chevrolet, wears a 'I Can't Breath - Black Lives Matter' T-shirt under his fire suit in solidarity with protesters around the world taking to the streets after the death of George Floyd on May 25 while in the custody of Minneapolis, Minnesota police, stands during the national anthem prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Jin Hampton, Georgia.

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