P1racenews AI automatic summary:
NASCAR understood the importance of not only making a ruling, but making the correct one about Sunday night’s finish at Richmond Raceway, which is why it took three days to announce the penalties. …
NASCAR took three days to announce penalties for the finish at Richmond Raceway, emphasizing the importance of making the correct ruling. Elton Sawyer, NASCAR’s senior VP of competition, apologized for the delay and ensured transparency in the decision-making process. The review involved gathering data, reviewing SMT data, in-car video, and audio, and conducting necessary meetings before penalizing Austin Dillon. Dillon’s No. 3 team received docked points and his spotter was suspended for three races for their actions during the race incident. NASCAR prioritized protecting the integrity of the playoffs and championship by taking action based on Dillon’s on-track behavior and the impact on the race outcome. Despite the delay, NASCAR is exploring ways to expedite rulings in the future while maintaining accuracy and fairness in decisions. The penalty for Dillon’s actions was determined based on a comprehensive assessment rather than simply following past precedents of driver suspensions.
