After NASCAR announced that a noose was found in the garage belonging to Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. and his No. 43 team, there was so much support thrown behind the driver from all over the sports world, including from team owner Richard Petty as an investigation into who was behind the incident has begun.
That has included a hashtag on social media supporting Wallace after the incident: #IStandWithBubba.
And that’s exactly what was painted by NASCAR on the infield at Talladega Superspeedway ahead of the postponed GEICO 500 that will run on Monday afternoon.
Here’s a photo that NASCAR posted of the addition to the infield:
Here’s what NASCAR president Steve Phelps said on a call with reporters Monday afternoon regarding what was painted and what we may see from drivers in response:
Yes, there is a grass stencil that is being put in. I know the drivers are interested in trying to do something. I don’t have full knowledge of exactly what is going to happen or the timing around that.
The drivers feel very strongly that they want to show their support of Bubba. He’s a member of the NASCAR community. He’s a member of the NASCAR family. The outpouring of support over the last couple weeks from our drivers, from the industry as a whole, from the fans, has been phenomenal.
Whatever happens, it’s going to happen organically. It will be heartfelt. I’m looking forward to whatever they come up with.
