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NASCAR Under Fire: Controversial Disciplinary Actions Questioned by Bubba Wallace’s Spotter and Kyle Busch

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 6, 2025
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NASCAR Under Fire: Controversial Disciplinary Actions Questioned by Bubba Wallace’s Spotter and Kyle Busch

Mar 2, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) during the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Harms-Imagn Images

The world of NASCAR is once again in the throes of controversy, and this time, it’s motorsport giant Roger Penske and his team at the heart of it. The storm kicked off when Austin Cindric, driving Team Penske’s No. 2 Ford Mustang, intentionally maneuvered his vehicle to “right-rear hook” rival Ty Dillon during a road course race. However, the fallout from this incident has taken an unexpected turn, stirring up a sea of discontent within NASCAR’s fanbase and garage area alike.

The instigating incident had many expecting a suspension for Cindric. However, in a surprising twist, NASCAR opted for a lesser punishment: a moderate deduction in points and a minor financial penalty, leaving the Penske camp relatively unscathed. This decision has left fans and insiders alike questioning the consistency of NASCAR’s disciplinary actions, especially given the dangerous nature of Cindric’s maneuver.

Among those voicing their discontent was Freddie Kraft, the trusted spotter for Bubba Wallace. Kraft took to Twitter to voice his frustration, his post encapsulating the sentiment rippling through the NASCAR community. “Jeff, can you please ask for an MPH range that we are now allowed to right hook someone? Asking for 36 friends,” Kraft tweeted, his sarcasm highlighting the outrage felt by the 36 chartered teams in the Cup Series.

In the wake of NASCAR’s decision, Kraft’s tweet has become emblematic of the brewing dissatisfaction. Many have interpreted it as a critique of what they perceive to be a double standard in NASCAR’s disciplinary actions. The tweet, framed as a question about the permissible speed for engaging in dangerous driving tactics, has fueled speculation about preferential treatment for Penske’s driver.

Even Kyle Busch, known for his aggressive driving style, weighed in on the issue. “I think the intent is intent. I do not agree with the call there, and I don’t care where it is. It doesn’t matter if it’s Daytona, Talladega, Martinsville, or wherever. There’s intent, and it’s not his first offense, either. So, he got off the hook on that one… I mean, I’ve been guilty of it before, and I’ve been sat out of it before. So, you know, maybe it’s all in who your last name is.”

This is not the first time NASCAR’s disciplinary actions have come under scrutiny. In 2011, Busch himself was suspended and fined $50,000 for intentionally wrecking Ron Hornaday Jr. during a Truck Series race. Many are now drawing parallels between these two incidents, questioning why Cindric’s punishment was considerably lighter.

NASCAR officials’ explanation—that the slower speed of a road course and the lack of a caution/severe damage made Cindric’s action “not suspension-worthy”—has done little to quell the controversy. Mike Forde, NASCAR’s managing director of racing communications, attempted to clarify, stating, “The reason we landed on the points and fine is we take every situation and every violation as its own unique incident… each incident is very different.”

However, these explanations have not satisfied everyone. Dale Jr., a long-time figure in the sport, disagreed with NASCAR’s assessment, stating, “They feel like, in their words, it wasn’t that severe because other cars didn’t run into them…That’s the way NASCAR views these things. I don’t agree with it.”

The controversy has stirred up a digital debate that has spread rapidly through racing circles. It has prompted a reevaluation of previous cases of “hooking” violations and their corresponding penalties, such as Matt Kenseth’s two-race suspension in 2015 and Bubba Wallace’s one-race punishment in 2022. The comparison of these cases has only intensified the focus on the perceived inconsistency in NASCAR’s disciplinary actions.

As the sport navigates a critical stage in the season, the controversy surrounding Cindric’s penalty and the perceived inconsistency in NASCAR’s disciplinary actions could pose a challenge to fan confidence. As the dust settles, it remains to be seen how NASCAR will respond to these concerns and what impact this will have on future disciplinary actions.

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