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NASCAR Officials Admit to Communication Breakdown in Controversial Daytona Disqualification

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
February 26, 2025
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Ryan Preece Calls for NASCAR Safety Reforms Following Terrifying Daytona 500 Crash

Feb 16, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece (60) gets airborne after a wreck during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The 2025 NASCAR season has already been riddled with controversy, but none as significant as the disqualification of Parker Kligerman at Daytona. The decision was a crushing blow for Kligerman, who initially believed he had secured the coveted Daytona victory. However, a post-race inspection deemed his No. 75 truck illegal due to a ridge height infringement, thus handing the win to Corey Heim.

Kligerman’s crew chief, Chris Carrier, expressed his discontent with the ruling, criticizing NASCAR for what he deemed an unfair post-race inspection. He maintained that if their truck had been evaluated on the same grounds as the others, it would have passed the inspection. However, the narrative surrounding Kligerman’s disqualification eventually unfolded to be more than just a technical violation.

In a twist of events, a blunder made by Kligerman’s team, coupled with inadequate communication from NASCAR, emerged as substantial contributors to the controversy. For the first time, NASCAR insiders Mike Forde and Amanda Ellis acknowledged the organization’s part in the debacle during an episode of The Hauler Talk podcast.

After the shocking verdict, Kligerman and his team, Henderson Motorsports, appealed to NASCAR, arguing that they used no illegal parts in their No. 75 truck. However, their plea was dismissed, and Heim’s win was upheld. Carrier defended his team, stating that the post-race failure stemmed from a misunderstanding between their team and two NASCAR inspectors, which inadvertently led them to follow incorrect height measurement procedures.

Forde, a NASCAR insider, acknowledged the communication breakdown. He revealed that going forward, NASCAR would move away from verbal instructions and provide written procedures to teams. This move, he hopes, will eliminate any ambiguity and confusion, especially in cases where the crew chief is absent for any reason.

However, Amanda Ellis, Senior Director of Racing Communications, criticized Carrier for not attending the post-race inspection. She highlighted that while it’s not mandatory for crew chiefs to visit the media center post-race, it was a mistake for Carrier not to be present during the crucial inspection process.

The repercussions of such incidents are felt deeply by smaller teams like Henderson Motorsports, who often operate with limited staff. Kligerman also acknowledged the importance of having an authority figure present during the inspection process, especially for smaller teams.

This isn’t the first disappointment for Kligerman. A few months ago, he was on the cusp of his maiden NASCAR Xfinity Series win at Charlotte Roval, only to have his chances dashed by a late race caution, leaving him in 8th position. In both instances, it was a NASCAR ruling that altered the outcome.

Additionally, NASCAR has been under scrutiny for inconsistent caution calls. There has been criticism for allowing the race to continue on the final lap of the Daytona 500 despite a significant crash, while calling a caution in Atlanta when another photo finish was imminent. Ellis defended these decisions, explaining that the track layout plays a crucial role, with Daytona having twice as many exit points as Atlanta.

Mike Forde agreed with Ellis, stating that the decision could change from one race to another based on the specific circumstances. He added that on road courses like Circuit of the Americas, where there is more runoff space, a crash may not necessarily trigger a caution unless cars are in dangerous positions.

While NASCAR argues that a one-size-fits-all rule isn’t feasible, fans, drivers, and teams continue to demand more transparency. NASCAR’s acknowledgement of their mistakes in the Kligerman case is a step in the right direction, but only time will tell if this will lead to more consistent and fair decisions in the future.

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