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NASCAR's First Black Race Director Jusan Hamilton Fired

9/28/2025

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Jusan Hamilton has been removed as National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) race director with six races left in 2025.
The departure is reportedly not performance-related; NASCAR has not disclosed reasons.
Hamilton was the first Black race director for Daytona 500 and Xfinity Series.
The firing followed a controversial Daytona 500 in 2025; Bob Pockrass confirmed the exit.

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Story summary

Jusan Hamilton has been removed as National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) race director with six races left in 2025.
The departure is reportedly not performance-related; NASCAR has not disclosed reasons.
Hamilton was the first Black race director for Daytona 500 and Xfinity Series.
The firing followed a controversial Daytona 500 in 2025; Bob Pockrass confirmed the exit.