One disgruntled fan even flew a plane toting a Confederate flag and a banner that read "Defund NASCAR" over the Talladega Superspeedway. All rights reserved.Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. The suspect in the case, Dylann Roof, embraced Confederate symbols before the attack.Ĭhitwood said Speedway officials plan to revisit its policy on Confederate flags, but wanted to allow them this weekend since fans have already purchased their tickets to the event.Ĭopyright 2015 by Graham Media Group. NASCAR has taken a strong stance against the flag since nine black churchgoers were slain in Charleston, South Carolina on June 17. "We have to look at where that other flag goes, it has no place in our sport."Ĭhitwood said there's not enough time to plan and enforce a ban on the Confederate flag, which NASCAR chairman Brian France does not want flying at NASCAR events. We want you to celebrate that flag this weekend, that's what important," Chitwood said. "So fans who would like to fly the American flag, we'll trade with you with whatever flag you have. Daytona hosts NASCAR races on Saturday and Sunday nights this weekend. – Daytona International Speedway will not ban the Confederate flag from track property this weekend, but will offer an American flag in exchange for those who wish to fly it on property.ĭaytona President Joie Chitwood said Tuesday the speedway will offer an exchange program in which fans can trade a flag for the American flag.
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