NASCAR driver Noah Gragson suspended from racing due to social media conduct

Posted By: Sophia Andrew

Posted On: August 6, 2023

Driver Noah Gragson is not allowed to race in the upcoming NASCAR’s Cup Series race on Sunday. This happened because of something he did on social media. The NASCAR organization and his team, Legacy Motor Club, made this decision.

It’s said that a picture of Gragson’s Instagram account showed that he liked a meme that made fun of George Floyd, a Black man who died because of a White police officer in Minneapolis in 2020.

The exact reason for his suspension was not mentioned by NASCAR or Legacy Motor Club.

On Saturday, Gragson said sorry for what he did in a message on Twitter.

“I feel really bad about not paying enough attention to what I did on social media,” Gragson said. “I know it’s a serious mistake. I care about and value everyone. I always try to treat everyone fairly, no matter who they are. But I made a big mistake, and I admit it.”

Legacy Motor Club suspended Gragson without a fixed end date. They mentioned in a statement on Saturday that his behavior does not match their team’s values. As a result, driver Josh Berry will take his place in the upcoming Cup Series race at Michigan this weekend.

NASCAR also supports the suspension of Gragson completely. They mentioned in their own statement that what he did on social media goes against the rules outlined in the 2023 NASCAR Rule Book related to how members should behave, which led to his suspension.

Noah Gragson is 25 years old and this is his first year in the Cup Series. Right now, he is ranked 33rd in points, and so far, he hasn’t achieved any top-10 finishes this season.

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