NASCAR will no longer allow the Confederate flag to be displayed at any of its events, ending an association, whether direct or indirect, with an emotionally charged symbol that some view as heritage and others view as hate.

The issue was pushed to the forefront this week when Bubba Wallace, NASCAR’s lone African American driver, called for the banishment of the Confederate flag and said there was “no place” for it in the sport.

Confederate flags have been flown by fans at NASCAR races throughout the Southern-based sport’s history.

Here is the statement released from NASCAR:

“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. 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.”