NASCAR suspends driver Noah Gragson for liking meme mocking George Floyd

'I messed up plain and simple,' driver Noah Gragson said after his suspension was announced.

"I am disappointed in myself for my lack of attention and actions on social media," Gragson posted Saturday. "I understand the severity of this situation. I love and appreciate everyone. I try to treat everyone equally no matter who they are. I messed up plain and simple."

after a white police officer knelt on his neck for 9 1/2 minutes. His death sparked mass protests around the world and forced a national reckoning on racial injustice.Josh Berry will be in the No. 42 Chevrolet in Sunday's race at Michigan International Speedway to replace Gragson."His actions do notand is No. 33 in points.

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