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Noose Found in Garage of Bubba Wallace, Prompting NASCAR Investigation

NASCAR is launching an investigation after a noose was found in Bubba Wallace's garage, the league announced in a statement Sunday.

“Late this afternoon, NASCAR was made aware that a noose was found in the garage stall of the 43 team," the statement read. "We are angry and outraged, and cannot state strongly enough how seriously we take this heinous act. 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.