NASCAR bars Noah Gragson from Cup series for Instagram post.
NASCAR Driver Noah Gragson Suspended Indefinitely for Social Media Activity
NASCAR driver Noah Gragson’s racing career took a hit when he was indefinitely suspended from the Cup Series due to his controversial Instagram activity. The 25-year-old driver had liked a meme that made fun of George Floyd, a black man tragically killed by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020. Screenshots of this action quickly circulated, leading to Gragson’s suspension by Legacy Motor Club, his team.
Gragson, who boasts over 120,000 followers on Instagram, has not posted on the platform for over a year. In response to the incident, he expressed his disappointment in himself for not being more mindful of his actions on social media. He acknowledged the seriousness of the situation and emphasized his commitment to treating everyone equally, regardless of their background. Gragson admitted his mistake and took full responsibility for it.
Team Changes and Suspension Reason
The Cup team of Chevrolets Legacy Motor Club, previously known as Petty GMS, made some adjustments following Gragson’s suspension. His teammates, including Jimmie Jones driving no. 84 and Erik Jones driving with Petty’s original No. 43, will continue racing. However, Josh Berry, a talented 32-year-old driver, will take over Gragson’s former no. 42 car.
Legacy Motor Club cited Gragson’s actions as a violation of their team’s values, leading to his suspension. NASCAR fully supported this decision and confirmed that Gragson’s conduct on social media breached the Member Conduct section of the 2023 NASCAR Rule Book. As a result, he has been placed under indefinite suspension.
On-Track Performance
Although Gragson currently holds the 33rd position in points, he has yet to achieve a top-10 finish this season. In contrast, Josh Berry, who will be racing in Michigan on Sunday, is ranked fifth and has already secured eight top-five finishes in the 2023 season.
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