AVONDALE, Ariz.
Phelps also said NASCAR will pursue action against any illegal use of its trademarks on merchandise boasting the slogan.
“It’s an unfortunate situation and I feel for Brandon, I feel for Kelli,” Phelps said.
Drivers and their families posed for selfies with Trump ahead of the race, and in early 2016 reigning Cup champion Chase Elliott was among a handful of drivers who attended a Georgia rally with then-NASCAR chairman Brian France in support of Trump.
NASCAR also took aggressive positions on social justice issues in 2020 during a nationwide racial reckoning following the death of George Floyd.