LOOK: Plane flies Confederate flag over NASCAR race at Talladega after banner was banned – CBS Sports

NASCAR not too long ago banned the Confederate flag from being displayed at its occasions, however on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, a airplane flew over the racetrack with a Confederate flag and banner that be taught, “Defund NASCAR.’ 

The Confederate flag ban came after per week of many, including NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace, speaking out in opposition to the presence of the controversial flag at races. Wallace is the one Shaded top tier NASCAR driver. 

“The presence of the Confederate flag at NASCAR occasions runs opposite to our commitment to offering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all followers, our opponents and our swap,” NASCAR acknowledged in an announcement.

“Bringing of us together around a bask in for racing and the neighborhood that it creates is what makes our followers and sport special. The display of the Confederate flag will be prohibited from all NASCAR occasions and properties.”

NASCAR’s ban also came after the loss of life of George Floyd, a Shaded man who died after a Minneapolis police officer pressed a knee on his neck while being apprehended. Floyd’s loss of life has shaken the country to its core and garnered assist for demands to grab Confederate symbols all during the USA.

Sunday’s GEICO 500 speed in Talladega became rescheduled for Monday at 3 p.m. ET thanks to inclement weather.