Fans and flags under scrutiny as NASCAR heads to Talladega

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2007, file photo, a Confederate flag flies in the infield as cars come out of Turn 1 during a NASCAR auto race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. NASCAR banned the Confederate flag from its races and venues Wednesday, June 10, 2020, formally severing itself from what for many is a symbol of slavery and racism. (AP Photo/Rob Carr, File)

FILE - In this Oct 14, 2019, file photo, Ryan Blaney (12) leads a pack of cars through the tri-oval during a NASCAR Cup series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. The heat is on at Talladega Superspeedway, and not just for the drivers at a track known for high-speed chaos. It's also another test run for security and safety protocols with fans starting to return in limited numbers to some sporting events. NASCAR is permitting up to 5,000 fans and, officials hope, zero Confederate flags to attend the NASCAR Cup series race Sunday, June 21, 2020, along with 44 motor homes. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

FILE - In this April 26, 1997, file photo, race fans huddle against a bitter wind at the Talladega Superspeedway during the rain-delayed NASCAR Busch series auto race in Talladega, Ala. Bubba Wallace, the only African-American driver in the top tier of NASCAR, calls for a ban on the Confederate flag in the sport that is deeply rooted in the South. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)