FBI, NASCAR investigating after noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage

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FBI, NASCAR investigating after noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage

A noose was found in the garage stall of Black NASCAR driver, Bubba Wallace on Sunday prompting an investigation by the FBI.

READ MORE: Who Is NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace?

The racist incident occurs just weeks after Wallace successfully advocated for the removal of Confederate symbols from the sport.

Wallace is the highest-level African American race car driver in NASCAR.

READ MORE: NASCAR bans Confederate flag after demand by Bubba Wallace

He continued, “I have been overwhelmed by the support from people across the NASCAR industry, including other drivers and team members in the garage.

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