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IndyCar Removes 'One Nation, One Race' T‑Shirt After Complaints Over Slogan

The episode spotlights a breakdown in IndyCar's merchandise approval process.

Overview

  • IndyCar said it took down the officially licensed shirt after customer feedback and described the phrasing as concerning.
  • The design showed Abraham Lincoln in racing gear with the words One Nation above and One Race below.
  • Fans on social platforms criticized the language as racially insensitive, with some saying it echoed white‑supremacist messaging.
  • Listing data captured by reporters showed the shirt first priced at $50, later dropped to $19.99, and then shown as sold out before removal.
  • Other Freedom 250 items remain on sale as the D.C. street race, authorized by President Donald Trump, is scheduled for Aug. 23 with a route by major landmarks.