NASCAR Cracks Down on Race Manipulation with Fines and Suspensions
NASCAR has suspended nine individuals and fined three teams a total of $600,000 for race manipulation during the Martinsville Cup race. The penalties affect the teams of Bubba Wallace, Austin Dillon, and Ross Chastain, each receiving $100,000 fines, 50-point deductions, and one-race suspensions for key team members. The infractions involved strategic blocking and slowing to influence race outcomes, impacting the championship standings. While all teams initially planned to appeal, 23XI Racing has since withdrawn their appeal, focusing on the championship instead.
