The organization is questioning how serious Sonoma Raceway is about banning such offensive symbols from its property and the enforcement of its policies.
The NAACP is asking questions after a Confederate flag was spotted at Sonoma Raceway, despite the track having a policy that bans it.The appearance of a Confederate flag during a weekend event at Sonoma Raceway has the NAACP questioning how serious the track is about banning such offensive symbols from its property. The civil rights organization is asking for a policy review and an explanation.
The smell of burning rubber and the roar of engines was a signature mark of drag racing at Sonoma Raceway over the weekend.But the flying of a Confederate flag at one RV campsite was disturbing to Sonoma County NAACP President Kirstyne Lange."I definitely feel there's a message the Confederate flag carries, and it's one that doesn't feel welcoming, given the history," Lange said.
The flag was spotted by one of Lange's chapter members but when she called the raceway to report it and ask that it be removed, she was met with some pushback. "The vice president of communications did follow up and said they'd look into it, but when the member drove by later that evening, the flag was still mounted," Lange said.
Since 2018, Sonoma Raceway has had a strict policy posted on its website for fans, banning offensive flags and banners during racing events, but the NAACP questions how dedicated the track is to enforcing it.
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