Sonoma Officials Investigating Possible Noose Found at Raceway

"A Sonoma Raceway staff member discovered a piece of twine tied in what appeared to be a noose hanging from a tree on raceway property. Our staff, on-site business tenants, and local law enforcement have been contacted and asked to share any information they may have. The incident is under investigation by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department," - Sonoma Raceway

SONOMA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 23: Cars race during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 23, 2019 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Sonoma Raceway has contacted local authorities to conduct an investigation after “piece of twine tied in what appeared to be a noose” was found on the property.

The twine was found hanging from a tree behind a former administrative office, and was first spotted and reported on Saturday, a day before the Talladega incident.

“A Sonoma Raceway staff member discovered a piece of twine tied in what appeared to be a noose hanging from a tree on raceway property. Our staff, on-site business tenants, and local law enforcement have been contacted and asked to share any information they may have. The incident is under investigation by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department,” – Sonoma Raceway