NASCAR Suspends Noah Gragson for Social Media Post

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NASCAR Suspends Noah Gragson for Social Media Post
NASCAR driver Noah Gragson has been suspended indefinitely by his team, Legacy Motor Club, for a social media post that was deemed to be offensive. The post, which has since been deleted, showed Gragson making a gesture that some interpreted as a white power symbol. The suspension comes at a time when NASCAR is under increasing scrutiny for its handling of racism and other forms of intolerance. In recent years, the sanctioning body has been criticized for its slow response to incidents of racism and for its failure to adequately punish drivers who have made racist or offensive remarks. The suspension of Gragson is seen as a sign that NASCAR is taking a more serious approach to these issues. In a statement, NASCAR said that the post "was offensive and unacceptable" and that Gragson's actions "do not reflect the values of NASCAR." Gragson has apologized for the post, saying that he did not intend to offend anyone. However, his apology has been met with skepticism by…