Some people can be quite ridiculous.
On Sunday, NASCAR announced they were investigating an incident in where a noose was found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace.
It was a terrible incident that only got worse when one guy decided he was going to spread some fake news.
On Facebook, a guy named Chris McDonald put a very blatant rumor that stated NASCAR said a serpentine belt was confused for a noose in Bubba Wallace’s garage and even added a fake quote with it.
A simple search would’ve shown people that it was fake, but the post has since went viral and not only taken as truth, but some brought the message to other platforms.
The post:
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The reactions on Twitter:
And that… Ladies and Gentlemen is how fake news is spread at a rapid rate.
This incident comes less than two weeks after Wallace, who is NASCAR’s only Black driver, successfully pushed the stock car racing series to ban the Confederate flag at its tracks and facilities.
“Late this afternoon, NASCAR was made aware that a noose was found in the garage stall of the 43 team. We are angry and outraged, and cannot state strongly enough how seriously we take this heinous act,” NASCAR said in a statement. “We have launched an immediate investigation, and will do everything we can to identify the person(s) responsible and eliminate them from the sport.
“As we have stated unequivocally, there is no place for racism in NASCAR, and this act only strengthens our resolve to make the sport open and welcoming to all.”
Wallace never saw the noose, ESPN’s Marty Smith reported. It was first seen by a member of Wallace’s team, who immediately brought it to the attention of NASCAR, Smith reported.
“Today’s despicable act of racism and hatred leaves me incredibly saddened and serves as a painful reminder of how much further we have to go as a society and how persistent we must be in the fight against racism,” Wallace wrote on Twitter. “Over the last several weeks, I have been overwhelmed by the support from people across the NASCAR industry, including other drivers and team members in the garage. Together, our sport has made a commitment to driving real change and championing a community that is accepting and welcoming of everyone.
“Nothing is more important and we will not be deterred by the reprehensible actions of those who seek to spread hate. As my mother told me today, “They are just trying to scare you.” This will not break me, I will not give in nor will I back down. I will continue to proudly stand for what I believe in.”
