Prompted by social progress, Pro Bowler Alvin Kamara checks out NASCAR races

Midway through last week, NASCAR made national headlines by announcing Wednesday the display of the confederate flag would be prohibited from all NASCAR events and properties moving forward. People took notice, including New Orleans Saints three-time Pro Bowl running back Alvin Kamara. https://twitter.com/A_kamara6/status/1270839146668572673 Kamara tuned in to watch that night's NASCAR Cup Series race, an entertaining showdown at Martinsville Speedway under the lights for the first time in the storied history of the legendary track. He was hooked. https://twitter.com/A_kamara6/status/1270841517616365569 Luckily for Kamara -- who conveniently trains in Miami, close to Sunday's action at Homestead-Miami Speedway -- he didn't need to wait long to check out NASCAR racing in person. The 24-year-old was a guest of the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet, driven by Bubba Wallace. MORE: Wallace picking up speed on, off track amid social-injustice discussions It sure seemed like he enjoyed himself. https://twitter.com/A_kamara6/status/1271816063408373761 https://twitter.com/A_kamara6/status/1271979264095801344 https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1272198178021036033 https://twitter.com/A_kamara6/status/1272211840488046593 https://twitter.com/A_kamara6/status/1272212101025738754 https://twitter.com/A_kamara6/status/1272221504890187776 https://twitter.com/A_kamara6/status/1272225558622023682 https://twitter.com/odsteve/status/1272233059753041920 https://twitter.com/A_kamara6/status/1272240118896766978 https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1272248524500058112 https://twitter.com/A_kamara6/status/1272258290421039104 https://twitter.com/A_kamara6/status/1272267189429719040 https://twitter.com/A_kamara6/status/1272315786569359361