Noose found in garage at NASCAR

Bubba Wallace stands for the National Anthem before a NASCAR cup series auto race Sunday, June 14, 2020 in Homstead, Fl. (AP Photo: Wilfredo Lee)

NASCAR among others have began to embrace re-opening since COVID-19 Pandemic shutdowns.

Bubba Wallace, a NASCAR racer showed his support for ‘Black Lives Matter' and against injustice by painting his car all black among other items added to show tribute. Wallace is the only black driver of NASCAR elite cup series. Two weeks ago he successfully pushed NASCAR to ban Confederate flags completely in the sport.

Fans of the race fly Confederate battle flags and the United States flag while driving by Talladega Speedway prior to NASCAR cup series auto race in Talladega, AL , Sunday, Jun 21, 2020. (Source: AP- AP Photo: John Bazemore)

On Sunday, June 21st , a noose was found in his garage. An investigation has been launched by NASCAR. They have vowed to do all they can to find out who is responsible and “eliminate them from the sport.”

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“We are angry and outraged, and cannot state strongly enough how seriously we take this heinous act,” the series said in a statement. “As we have stated unequivocally, there is no place for racism in NASCAR, and this act only strengthens our resolve to make the sport open and welcoming to all.”