In February, Abbott asked state agencies to investigate any reports of children undergoing treatment to alter their biological development shortly after Attorney General Ken Paxton defined such treatment as child abuse. Greg Abbott waved the green flag ahead of the All-Star Race at Texas Motor Speedway.Īn Associated Press (AP) reporter confirmed that Abbott’s presence at the event had been regarded as an error, though the governor is not mentioned in the NASCAR tweet. We remain steadfast in our commitment to create a more inclusive environment - in our workplaces, at the race track & in the stands. “We remain steadfast in our commitment to create a more inclusive environment - in our workplaces, at the race track & in the stands,” it added.Īs we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, we acknowledge that recent actions have not aligned with NASCAR’s mission to be a welcoming sport for all. “As we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, we acknowledge that recent actions have not aligned with NASCAR’s mission to be a welcoming sport for all,” the company wrote. The world-famous auto racing and operating company, headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, marked the first day of LGBTQ+ “Pride Month” with a unique version of the pride flag along with a message apologizing for actions it deemed uncharacteristic of its mission. Greg Abbott (R) waved the green flag ahead of last week’s All-Star Race at Texas Motor Speedway. NASCAR issued an apology Wednesday for “recent actions” that are “not aligned” with its mission after Texas Gov.

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