Wednesday, February 26, 2014

NASCAR supports veto of Arizona anti-gay bill

   NASCAR issued the following statement on Wednesday night: 

   "We are pleased with Arizona Governor Jan Brewer’s veto of SB1062. NASCAR actively strives to promote diversity and inclusion throughout the motorsports industry. NASCAR has a zero tolerance policy against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, race, gender, national origin, age, color, disability, religion, or other factors which deny the essential humanity of all people."

   NASCAR's Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Mexico series will compete this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Ariz.