Daytona offers fans chance to swap for American flag

Daytona International Speedway will not ban the Confederate flag from track property this weekend, but will offer the American flag to those who wish to fly it on property.

Daytona President Joie Chitwood said Tuesday that the speedway will offer an exchange program in which fans can trade a flag for the American flag.

The flag issue was heightened after nine African American churchgoers were slain two weeks ago in Charleston, S.C. The suspect in the case, Dylann Roof, embraced Confederate symbols before the attack, posing with the rebel battle flag.

NASCAR Chairman Bill France, who said he sees the Confederate flag as an “insensitive symbol” that he finds offensive, has vowed to be aggressive in disassociating it from NASCAR events.

Owen Harbison was arrested in February on charges of identity theft, attempted theft and unauthorized possession of confidential personal information.

Harbison used Allenby’s credit cards and ID around Honolulu to buy gift cards, clothing and jewelry, Delaplane said.

Two-time U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen made birdie on the first playoff hole to qualify for the British Open.

Goosen had shot 67-72 at Woburn to get into a three-man playoff for the final spot.

Colin Montgomerie, who was the runner-up at the U.S. Senior Open in Sacramento on Sunday, flew to England and missed out on the Woburn playoff by four shots.

At Kezar Pavilion, Shamell Stallworth scored 27 points to lead East Bay (1-2) to a 104-93 overtime victory over the Oakland Believers.