A social media manager for a NASCAR team has been fired following the posting of a controversial 'Hawk Tuah' meme. The incident, which involved a JD Motorsports crew member, occurred during a rainout at New Hampshire. The team owner defended the decision, stating, 'We appreciate a good clean joke,' but emphasized the need for appropriate conduct on social media.
NASCAR team social media employee is FIRED after posting Hawk Tuah girl meme during rainout at New Hampshire https://t.co/LBv8VTTuvH https://t.co/6AbIaeShy5
NASCAR Team Owner Defends Removing Social Media Manager Over “Hawk Tuah” Meme: “We Appreciate A Good Clean Joke” https://t.co/Adyj6HJLU4 https://t.co/Adyj6HJLU4
Hawk Tuah Girl meme gets JD Motorsports crew member in trouble https://t.co/R9Vhhy3Jln
The 'Hawk Tuah' movement has made it to NASCAR, and it's already gotten one team's social media manager in trouble. https://t.co/cFxv5MWrUR https://t.co/NAFuGy9xxR
NASCAR Team Removes Social Media Manager Over “Hawk Tuah” Meme https://t.co/7smmAZeAwK https://t.co/7smmAZeAwK