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Michael Jordan Purchases NASCAR Cup Series Team With Bubba Wallace as Driver

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonSeptember 22, 2020September 22, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonSeptember 22, 2020September 22, 20209547

Michael Jordan is teaming up with NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin to form a new team next year, and Bubba Wallace is on board to drive...

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Erik Moses Becomes NASCAR’s First Black Track President

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 24, 2020August 24, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonAugust 24, 2020August 24, 20201963

Nashville Superspeedway has named former XFL team executive Erik Moses as its president, making him the first Black track president in NASCAR history....

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NASCAR Fans Booed Black Driver Bubba Wallace and Cheered After He Crashed on Racetrack

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 20, 2020July 21, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 20, 2020July 21, 202090704

NASCAR fans booed Bubba Wallace at the introduction of his name and later cheered when he crashed on the racetrack....

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Black Musicians Incorporate ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ Into National Anthem at NASCAR Event

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 1, 2020July 2, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJuly 1, 2020July 2, 20204643

Two Black musicians added soul seasoning to the national anthem by incorporating "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at the NASCAR Cup Series race....

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NASCAR Driver Kyle Weatherman Debuts #BackTheBlue Car After Bubba Wallace Displays #BlackLivesMatter Vehicle

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 30, 2020June 30, 202039776

After NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace debuted a "Black Lives Matter" design on his racecar, Kyle Weatherman counters by revealing a "Blue Lives Matter-themed" design...

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