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sports1 year ago

Christopher Bell Criticizes NASCAR for Race Manipulation at Martinsville

Christopher Bell expressed frustration after being penalized for a safety violation during the NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway, which allowed William Byron to advance to the Championship 4. Bell felt "cheated" out of a championship chance, alleging race manipulation by Chevrolet that forced him into a last-lap mistake. He believes the race was unfairly influenced, impacting his and his team's position in the championship standings.

via Jayski.com|
#championship-4#christopher-bell#martinsville-speedway
sports1 year ago

NASCAR Tightens Rulebook with New Penalties and Enforcements

NASCAR will introduce a rule in 2025 allowing penalties for manufacturers involved in race manipulation, following incidents at Martinsville Speedway where teams allegedly helped manufacturer teammates advance in the Championship 4. Although current rules don't permit penalizing manufacturers, NASCAR plans to enforce stricter measures to maintain the sport's integrity. The decision follows controversial actions by Chevrolet and Toyota drivers, leading to a review and penalties for some teams.

via RACER|
#championship-4#manufacturers#nascar
sports1 year ago

NASCAR Upholds Penalties Amidst Race Manipulation Controversy

The National Motorsports Appeals Panel upheld penalties against Ross Chastain and the No. 1 Trackhouse Racing team, including a $100,000 fine and a 50-point deduction for both drivers and owners, following allegations of race manipulation at Martinsville Speedway. Crew chiefs and team executives were also suspended for the 2024 season finale. Richard Childress Racing withdrew its appeal, and 23XI Racing decided not to appeal their penalty. Trackhouse Racing will not pursue further appeals.

via NASCAR|
#appeal#nascar#penalty
sports1 year ago

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.

via Motorsport.com|
#bubba-wallace#martinsville-cup#nascar
sports1 year ago

NASCAR Suspends 9, Fines $600K for Race Manipulation Scandal

NASCAR has suspended nine team members and fined three teams $600,000 for race manipulation during the Martinsville playoff race. The penalties affect Bubba Wallace, Austin Dillon, and Ross Chastain's teams, with each receiving a $100,000 fine, a 50-point deduction, and one-race suspensions for key team members. The controversy arose from strategic moves in the race's closing laps, impacting the Championship 4 standings. All three teams plan to appeal the penalties.

via Autosport|
#nascar#penalties#playoffs
sports1 year ago

NASCAR Suspends 9, Fines $600K for Race Manipulation Violations

NASCAR has suspended nine individuals and fined three teams a total of $300,000 for alleged race manipulation during the Martinsville Cup race. The penalties, which include $100,000 fines, loss of 50 driver and owner points, and one-race suspensions for crew chiefs, spotters, and key team executives, affect the teams of Bubba Wallace, Austin Dillon, and Ross Chastain. The teams plan to appeal the penalties, which were issued after reviewing radio communications that suggested coordinated efforts to influence race outcomes.

via Motorsport.com|
#bubba-wallace#martinsville-cup#nascar
sports1 year ago

NASCAR Playoff Drama: Penalties, Championship Race, and Controversy

NASCAR has issued significant penalties to the Nos. 1, 3, and 23 Cup Series teams for race manipulation and conduct violations during the Martinsville race. Drivers Ross Chastain, Austin Dillon, and Bubba Wallace each received a 50-point deduction and a $100,000 fine, with their teams also fined and docked points. Crew chiefs and spotters were suspended for the 2024 season finale, and team executives were also penalized. The penalties followed controversial on-track actions that affected playoff standings, with all penalized teams planning to appeal.

via NASCAR|
#championship-4#martinsville#nascar