Hood louvers are vents in the hood on each manufacturer’s car that serve as a release point for ducts that transfer air out of the radiator. Photo by: David Rosenblum / NKP / Motorsport Images The 2023 season began with yet another incident in the pre-season exhibition race in Los Angeles, with Chastain spinning Hamlin.Īlex Bowman, Hendrick Motorsports, Ally Best Friends Chevrolet Camaro In fact, it was Hamlin that Chastain eliminated from the playoffs when he famously rode the wall into the Championship 4 at Martinsville. They clashed several times after that, notably at Atlanta Motor Speedway and then Pocono Raceway.
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The two drivers have had several run-ins dating back to Gateway last summer. "We've been consistent in the past with that and we will be consistent going forward." We were going to get involved in that situation. "When you start admitting that you have intentionally done something that would compromise the results of the end of the race, then that rises to a level that we're going to get involved," Sawyer said.ĭenny Hamlin, Joe Gibbs Racing, Shingrix Toyota Camry The sanctioning body cited two sections of its Members Code of Conduct in assessing the penalties. Section 4.4B prohibits attempts to manipulate the outcome of a race or championship - wrecking or spinning another vehicle, whether or not that vehicle is removed from Competition as a result, while 4.4D covers actions by a NASCAR Member that NASCAR finds to be detrimental to stock car racing.Įlton Sawyer, NASCAR's senior vice president of competition, said the sanctioning body likely would have viewed the end-of-race contact between Hamlin and Chastain "as a racing incident."īut he said Hamlin's public admission on the podcast meant NASCAR was forced to intervene.
NASCAR has decided to take action, docking Hamlin 25 driver points and fining him $50,000. I let the wheel go and I said he's coming with me." Hamlin said on Monday: "It wasn't a mistake. The two drivers have a feud dating back to last June, clashing in multiple races since then.
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