The response from NASCAR in support of Bubba Wallace was remarkable, and that’s something I never thought I would be writing about this summer.

Without needing evidence a hate crime actually happened, the entire field of racers at Talladega stood behind Wallace in a stunning display of unity before last Monday’s race. The sport that has seemed exclusive for so long has made the biggest changes over the last month and other professional leagues should be taking notes.

Caleb Turrentine is a sports writer for Tallapoosa Publishers Inc.