NORTH CAROLINA – NASCAR announced Wednesday that it has banned Confederate flags at all of its events and properties, according to a tweet from the auto racing organization.

The announcement came after driver Bubba Wallace, who is black, said NASCAR should ban the flags.

“The presence of the Confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry,” NASCAR said in a statement. “Bringing people together around a love for racing and the community that it creates is what makes our fans and sport special. The display of the Confederate flag will be prohibited from all NASCAR events and properties.”