NASCAR has reinstated Noah Gragson after a suspension lasting simply over a month, making him eligible to return to racing actions.

NASCAR introduced the information Tuesday with its weekly penalty report. A spokesperson stated that “Noah Gragson has completed diversity and inclusion training” with companions at RISE (Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality), an alliance throughout main sports activities leagues that promotes variety and equality by way of sports activities.

Gragson was suspended by Legacy Motor Club and indefinitely suspended by NASCAR on August 5 for liking a racially insensitive social media submit. On August 10, Legacy MC introduced that Gragson had requested a launch from his contract in order that he may deal with the reinstatement course of.

The NASCAR spokesperson stated that RISE really helpful that Gragson be reinstated after he accomplished his variety and inclusion coaching. This restored his member privileges and opened up a chance for him to return to racing.

“I want to express my sincere gratitude to NASCAR for reinstating me,” Gragson stated in an announcement. “Over the past several weeks, I have dedicated myself to personal growth and reflection, and I believe I have become a better person because of it. I couldn’t have done it without the support of my family and the NASCAR industry.

“I am now more focused and committed than ever to representing my future team in the best way possible. I’m eager to get back behind the wheel and compete at the highest level, giving it my all on and off the track. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey, and I can’t wait to make the most of this second chance.”