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A new racing sequence made to revive the limited-monitor glory times will ban the Accomplice battle flag, just like NASCAR did.
Celebrity Racing Encounter (SRX) is a new sequence that will characteristic 6 races by means of a short-observe circuit on Saturday evenings commencing in 2021. The series’ creators include things like racing icons Tony Stewart, Corridor of Fame crew main Ray Evernham and The Montag Group, a New York-primarily based sporting activities and amusement business.
Immediately after the race was introduced, CNBC contacted SRX to seek out clarity on the flag and was explained to the Accomplice flag would not be involved at long term competitions.
“We are going to be an inclusive sequence with drivers and followers from numerous and multinational backgrounds. We will not condone action or actions that produces an unwelcoming or offensive ecosystem for any of our enthusiasts or drivers,” an SRX spokesperson explained to CNBC.
ViacomCBS and the firm’s CBS All-Obtain subscription services will broadcast the SRX activities. The partnership will be a joint- financial venture among CBS and SRX.
NASCAR banned the Confederate flag on June 10, two months right after the loss of life of George Floyd. Driver Bubba Wallace, who is Black, was just one of the supporters driving banning the flag.
“The existence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events operates opposite to our commitment to giving a welcoming and inclusive setting for all admirers, our competition and our market,” the organization said in a statement at the time.
SRX wants to rejuvenate a quick-observe racing fanbase that is well-known in the Southeast and Midwest elements of the country. The Intercontinental Race of Champions sequence began in 1974 highlighted iconic racers from Dale Earnhardt, Mario Andretti, Mark Martin, and Stewart, folded in 2006.
In accordance to the assertion, the Montag Team will guide business enterprise functions for the SRX and Evernham will oversee all racing pursuits. George Pyne, the former COO of NASCAR and the existing CEO of Bruin Sporting activities Cash, a athletics financial commitment organization, is a member of the SRX board and will serve as an advisor.
On a connect with with reporters, Pyne reported the collection is “no distinctive from IROC,” and the SRX structure for the races will “probable be two 45-minute formats in extremely remarkable environments.”
Questioned about the narrative of SRX competing towards NASCAR, Stewart downplayed the suggestion, expressing SRX is just not in levels of competition with NASCAR “by any suggests” and wishes to have “separation” from the group.
“We are not heading head-to-head in opposition to NASCAR, we are not jogging on the identical nights as NASCAR,” Stewart explained. “It’s not meant to be competition for anybody. It’s meant to convey a product that is a need that the enthusiasts are inquiring for, followers want to see.
“This is a best chance for a large amount of drivers like myself to be able to get back, contend from just about every other in a diverse fashion of racing.”
