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Punched square in the jaw by Ross Chastain earlier this season, Noah Gragson has been hit by another massive blow. In a recent press release, the Jimmie Johnson-owned Legacy Motor Club announced the indefinite suspension of Noah Gragson.

With Legacy Motor Club sending shockwaves throughout the NASCAR community with its decision, the owner, and CTO of Twitter, Elon Musk has now put out a statement causing the racing community to go bonkers.

Elon Musk’s new “Noah Gragson policy”

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Having allegedly liked a meme related to George Floyd’s tragic death which was considered in bad taste, Legacy Motor Club cited a violation of NASCAR’s code of member conduct. Calling in Rick Hendrick’s favorite relief driver, Josh Berry to fill in the driving seat of the #42 Chevrolet.

Putting out a statement, Legacy Motor Club said, “We have made the decision to suspend Noah Gragson effective immediately regarding his actions that do not represent the values of our team. Josh Berry will drive the No. 42 entry for this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan.”

While the NASCAR community was in utter shock at the sudden development, Twitter owner Elon Musk has now stepped in as a savior. Dipping his toes in the Noah Gragson racism fiasco, Musk announced a new policy for Twitter owners.

Putting out a statement on his own platform, Musk wrote, “If you were unfairly treated by your employer due to posting or liking something on this platform, we will fund your legal bill. No limit. Please let us know.”

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This announcement from Elon Musk had the racing community going bonkers as the fans replied with a plethora of comments.

Fans react to Elon Musk’s announcement

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With Elon Musk putting out the statement, fans put forth their reactions, even suggesting that the Twitter owner may buy his very own NASCAR team. Reacting to Elon Musk’s tweet, Couch Racer commented, “Did Elon just create a new Noah Gragson policy? We’re living in wild times.”

Another fan hilariously commented, “Tesla to nascar confirmed. Noah gragson in the black 69 X car.” Here are some more hilarious comments from the fans.

“Elon Now: “I might have to buy a NASCAR team”

“Sure looks this way. I wonder if Elon is going to buy @NASCAR next and ruin it as well.”

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“Yes bc NASCAR and Loser Motor Club are run by a bunch of softies. Total overreaction.”

“Noah liked it on insta unfortunately. Looks like Jimmie Johnson and the gang are off the hook from the Elon funded lawsuit for now.”

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What are your thoughts on Elon Musk’s statement?