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Before the race began at Atlanta Motor Speedway this past weekend, the track held a moment of silence to reflect on the death of George Floyd, as well as the ongoing racism and racial injustices that black people and other minorities face in America. Bubba Wallace, the only black driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, had tears in his eyes at the start-finish line and was also seen at pre-race activities wearing a shirt that read, "I Can't Breathe" and "Black Lives Matter." Wallace recently appeared on CNN to discuss his thoughts and experiences on the issues, and during his time, he stated he hopes NASCAR will ban Confederate flags from races in the near future.