NASCAR has suspended driver Noah Gragson indefinitely, the company said Saturday, after he appeared to have liked an insensitive meme with a photo of
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Floyd, who was Black, had been stopped by officers investigating a report of someone passing a counterfeit $20 bill at a market.
Video of his agonizing death touched off a summer of protests across the country, and state and federal prosecutions of the four officers involved were successful.
NASCAR took up residence for the weekend at Michigan International Speedway for Cup racing and lower series events, all leading to the showcase Firekeepers Casino 400.
Chevrolet, the nameplate on the No. 42 of Legacy Motor Club, said in a statement Saturday, “Noah’s actions do not align with our beliefs and brand values. We will work with Legacy Motor Club on next steps.”