Bubba Wallace’s girlfriend makes strong statement after a noose was found in team’s garage

The racing world was shocked late Sunday night when NASCAR announced that a noose was found in Bubba Wallace and his No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports team’s garage.

In its announcement, NASCAR said that it was launching an investigation to identify who was responsible for the hateful and racist act. NASCAR president Steve Phelps also vowed that the person responsible would be banned from the sport for life. He added that the FBI was involved in the investigation as well.

After NASCAR’s announcement, the sports world was quick to offer its support for Wallace. The driver released a statement on Twitter, saying that the hateful act of racism left him “saddened.” On Monday, Wallace’s girlfriend, Amanda Carter, took to Instagram and shared her own reflection on the past 24 hours.

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There is so much I want to say and so much I don’t know how to say or have the words. Below are just a few thoughts. THERE IS SO MUCH WORK TO BE DONE. 1. The fact that people think it’s okay to commit a hate crime is not a surprise but a disappointment, especially this close to home. What happened this week at talladega is NOT OKAY! No one, deserves to receive this kind of hate 2. We must lift each other up, support and protect our friends, family, loved ones 3. We must continue the conversation, no one is exempt from taking a look at themselves, the fact I date a black man does not exempt me. We all have prejudice and need to take action to change that and prevent it from becoming racism. 4. Don’t rely on the black community to answer all your questions, there are tons of resources available to open your perspective (movies, books, shows podcasts) 5. Thank you to those who have been working toward a better future whether that is in private or public, these waves will bring change Additionally thank you to all of my friends, family and of course Darrell’s fans who have reached out with support I share your messages with him and he appreciates it too. #blacklivesmatter

A post shared by Amanda Carter (@amandacarter17) on Jun 22, 2020 at 8:15am PDT

She wrote in her caption to the image of “Black Lives Still Matter:”

There is so much I want to say and so much I don’t know how to say or have the words. Below are just a few thoughts. THERE IS SO MUCH WORK TO BE DONE.

1. The fact that people think it’s okay to commit a hate crime is not a surprise but a disappointment, especially this close to home. What happened this week at talladega is NOT OKAY! No one, deserves to receive this kind of hate
2. We must lift each other up, support and protect our friends, family, loved ones
3. We must continue the conversation, no one is exempt from taking a look at themselves, the fact I date a black man does not exempt me. We all have prejudice and need to take action to change that and prevent it from becoming racism.
4. Don’t rely on the black community to answer all your questions, there are tons of resources available to open your perspective (movies, books, shows podcasts)
5. Thank you to those who have been working toward a better future whether that is in private or public, these waves will bring change
Additionally thank you to all of my friends, family and of course Darrell’s fans who have reached out with support I share your messages with him and he appreciates it too.
#blacklivesmatter

Sunday’s GEICO 500 was postponed due to weather with a makeup scheduled for Monday at 3 p.m. ET.