NASCAR driver fired for using n-word hopes for a comeback
"I can fully understand why people would label me a racist," he told CBS News' James Brown in his first TV interview since the incident.
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NASCAR star hopes to return after racial slur
In his first television interview following his suspension for using a racial slur, NASCAR driver Kyle Larson speaks with CBS Sports' James Brown on what he has learned and why he is hoping for a second chance.
NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson on diversity in sport
NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson discusses how racing can be more inclusive. Johnson talked with "CBS This Morning" about his friendship with Bubba Wallace and his new future driving IndyCars.
Bubba Wallace to race for Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin
Jordan will serve as majority owner of the single-car team.
Takuma Sato clinches second Indy 500 win
The 43-year-old became the first Japanese winner of the Indy 500 in 2017.
Morgan Shepherd, 72, could become the oldest driver ever to make it into NASCAR’s premier competition. CBS News' Jeff Glor speaks to Shepherd about his long racing career fueled by passion, as well as his life off the track.
Morgan Shepherd, 72, could become the oldest driver ever to make it into NASCAR’s premier competition. CBS News' Jeff Glor speaks to Shepherd about his long racing career fueled by passion, as well as his life off the track.
NASCAR driver Austin Dillon out of race after testing positive for virus
Dillon is the third Cup Series driver to test positive for the coronavirus.
Christmas Abbott is the first female NASCAR pit crew member and before that she worked in Iraq for operation Iraq freedom as a civilian contractor
Christmas Abbott is the first female NASCAR pit crew member and before that worked in Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom as a civilian contractor. Abbott joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to share what it’s like to be part of such a boys club like NASCAR.
NASCAR allows fans in, draws biggest sports crowd since shutdowns
It's estimated that at least 20,000 fans attended NASCAR'S All-Star race at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. They needed masks to get in but were allowed to take them off once inside.
Trump targets Bubba Wallace while criticizing NASCAR Confederate flag ban
Mr. Trump said in a tweet Monday that Wallace should apologize, though White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany did not say why when pressed by reporters.
Bubba Wallace hits back after Trump calls noose a "HOAX"
The president said the noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage stall was a "hoax" and demanded the driver apologize.
Trump tweets attack on Bubba Wallace
President Trump tweeted Monday that the noose found in NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace's garage was a "hoax," even though that was not the conclusion of investigators. Meanwhile, the administration continues to push back on the toppling statues. CBS News' Natalie Brand joins CBSN with the latest from the White House.
Bubba Wallace on Colin Kaepernick's protest
NASCAR made a significant change in June when it banned the Confederate flag from flying at the sport's events, two days after driver Bubba Wallace called for its removal. The 26-year-old is NASCAR's only full time Black driver at the top level, and has begun using his platform to call for justice. Michelle Miller spoke with him about his newfound role as an athlete and activist.
Pro sports take a stand against racism
Athletes and sports leagues have taken new steps to combat systemic racism and social injustice since the death of George Floyd. Los Angeles Times columnist LZ Granderson joined CBSN to discuss the impact of sports on social change, and how the players and leagues will need to continue this momentum.
Bubba Wallace's dad gets emotional talking about support for son
Darrell Wallace, Sr. said he warned his son that "there are some crazy people out there," and that he felt the weight the young driver was carrying now.
NASCAR releases image of noose in Bubba Wallace's garage
A crewmember on Wallace's racing team spotted the noose over the weekend and reported it to NASCAR, but an FBI investigation found that the rope had been in the garage since 2019.
Bubba Wallace "being tested every day" amid NASCAR controversies
The 26-year-old driver has embraced an international role in NASCAR's attempt to push past its rocky racial history.
Bubba Wallace on FBI probe: Tied rope was still "a noose"
FBI found no crime had been committed, adding noose discovered in Wallace's NASCAR garage had been there since October 2019 and was likely just a way to pull door down more easily.
NASCAR investigating noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage stall
Wallace is NACAR'S only black full-time driver, and led the push to ban the Confederate flag from NASCAR events.
NASCAR drivers rally around Bubba Wallace after noose incident
"We are one family. One NASCAR," NASCAR later tweeted.
Bubba Wallace's activism influenced by cousin's death, his mom says
The FBI joined the investigation into a noose found hanging in Wallace's garage stall at Alabama's Talladega Superspeedway.
NASCAR driver races "Blue Lives Matter" car
This comes after Bubba Wallace drove a "Black Lives Matter" car during another race recently.
Bubba Wallace praises NASCAR's Confederate flag ban
"Props to NASCAR and everybody involved," Wallace said after the ban. "It creates doors and allows the community to come together as one."
NASCAR bans Confederate flags from future races
"The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry," the stock car racing company said.
Black NASCAR star urges move away from Confederate flag
Sport's only black driver, Bubba Wallace, pushing hard for it and there are signs NASCAR will go along.
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