Brehanna Daniels made history in 2017, becoming NASCAR's first Black female pit crew member. Now she's living through an important point in the sport's history. Daniels spoke with Newsy's Austin Kim about NASCAR's Confederate flag ban and the noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage stall at Talladega.
One Of NASCAR's Newest Faces Welcomes Push For Inclusivity
Brehanna Daniels, NASCAR's first Black woman pit crew member, says NASCAR is showing it can confront longstanding racial issues
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