Indy Car rebukes name of new ‘Speedway Slammer’ migrant detention facility touted by Noem

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Indiana Motor Speedway expressed displeasure at Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s announcement Tuesday that a new migrant detention center would reference the motorsport company.

“We were unaware of plans to incorporate our imagery as part of yesterday’s announcement. Consistent with our approach to public policy and political issues, we are communicating our preference that our IP not be utilized moving forward in relation to this matter,” INDYCAR said in a statement to the Washington Examiner.

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