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NASCAR’s Controversial Penalty Decisions: Favoritism or Fair Play?

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 6, 2025
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Denny Hamlin’s Sponsorship Shake-Up: Is His Future at Joe Gibbs Racing in Jeopardy?

Nov 4, 2022; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series team owner Joe Gibbs during qualifying for the NASCAR championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Parker Kligerman and his Henderson Motorsports team found themselves on the receiving end of a harsh blow from NASCAR. The team’s victory was stripped away over a technical violation, a decision that left Kligerman and his team in profound disbelief. Despite their best efforts to appeal the decision, NASCAR stood firm, leaving the team feeling wronged and slighted.

Kligerman expressed his deep disappointment and frustration, describing the experience as one of the most challenging weeks of his racing career. The decision seemed to only add salt to their wounds when, in a sharp contrast, NASCAR’s heavy hitters Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) saw their penalties wiped clean after a successful appeal.

This sparked outrage among fans and teams alike, as they perceived it as a glaring example of favoritism towards bigger teams. This came to light when JGR’s initial penalty of a 100-point deduction, $100,000 fine, and a four-race suspension for Chase Briscoe’s crew chief, James Small, was completely overturned after the appeal. This was due to a modified spoiler at the Daytona 500, a violation akin to Kligerman’s.

Yet, Kligerman and his team were shown no such mercy. The news of JGR’s penalty reversal triggered a terse reaction from Henderson Motorsports. They took to social media to express their disbelief, using a single, potent word: “Bruh.” The team also shared a clip from a television show, captioning it as “the worst day of their life”.

This might seem like a minor setback for a team like JGR, but for smaller teams like Henderson Motorsports, such penalties can be devastating. These teams lack the resources and influence of their larger counterparts. Both teams had contended that the issue was due to a “part interference during assembly” rather than an intentional modification. Yet, while JGR was let off the hook, HMS failed to convince the panel.

This isn’t a standalone incident either. NASCAR has a track record of showing leniency towards bigger teams while coming down hard on smaller ones. In 2023, Hendrick Motorsports had a hefty penalty for illegal hood louvers reversed. In contrast, Front Row Motorsports’ Michael McDowell wasn’t as fortunate.

NASCAR officials have defended their decision, stating that the appeals panel operates independently and reviews each case based on the evidence presented. They added that the JGR decision was based on specific technical circumstances unique to their appeal. However, this explanation did little to calm the storm of frustration.

Despite the setback, Kligerman has moved on, now working as a broadcaster for CW. In a recent podcast, he defended Carson Hocevar, a young driver criticized for his aggressive driving at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Kligerman and co-host Landon Cassill noted this as part of NASCAR’s ongoing generational divide.

Kligerman’s support of Hocevar underlines a shift in NASCAR culture. Young drivers are pushing the envelope, and while some veterans might not appreciate it, fans are welcoming this new wave of talent. This tension between old-school racers and bold newcomers is becoming a key storyline in NASCAR.

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