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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Raises Concerns Over NASCAR’s Officiating Inconsistency Ahead of Mexico Race

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 5, 2025
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NASCAR Viewership Soars as Daytona Duel Delivers High-Octane Thrills—Dale Jr. Effect in Full Swing!

Feb 12, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. looks on during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Dale Earnhardt Jr., the NASCAR legend, has offered an unexpected proposal concerning the organization’s impending race in Mexico. His main concern? The sport’s murky tactics and questionable regulation of road course races, particularly following the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) weekend.

The COTA weekend revealed a significant issue in NASCAR’s officiating, specifically with regards to Turn 6 of the race. There was a glaring lack of preparation by the officials, leading to confusion among the drivers. Some drivers adapted quickly to the unclear rules, while others struggled, losing valuable time.

On his podcast, Dale Jr. Download, Earnhardt Jr. voiced his concerns. He addressed the seemingly ungoverned Turn 6 and questioned why some drivers quickly exploited this while others were caught off guard. Drivers like Shane van Gisbergen, Joey Logano, and Chris Buescher were quick to take advantage of the situation, cutting through the track from the get-go. In contrast, drivers like Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, and Kyle Busch, who initially held their lines expecting NASCAR to enforce the track rules, were left frustrated and disadvantaged.

NASCAR’s lack of intervention to level the playing field attracted criticism. The issue wasn’t merely the enforcement of rules but the lack of transparency before the race. NASCAR’s inconsistency regarding pit road penalties, restart zones, and out-of-bounds decisions at superspeedways has been a long-standing issue. Despite this, Cup Series director Brad Moran assured that the same mistakes would not be repeated.

As NASCAR prepares for its next road course race in Mexico, Dale Jr. suggested that drivers should reach out to NASCAR officials and inquire about track limits. The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, which is hosting NASCAR’s Mexico visit, is notorious for its first two turns. Violating track limits could become a significant issue, especially considering it’s the drivers’ first visit to the track.

This isn’t the first time NASCAR has been under scrutiny for its rulings. Instances like the Daytona 500’s Duel 2 and the Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250, where inconsistent rulings regarding last-lap crashes caused confusion, have raised questions about the organization’s decision-making.

NASCAR now faces the challenge of bringing consistency to its rulings. With the Cup Series action intensifying, both fans and drivers are hoping for a more predictable and reliable regulatory environment. NASCAR must address these concerns promptly to maintain its credibility, particularly as it expands its footprint internationally.

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