“Honestly Embarrassed”- NASCAR Getting Loose and Heavy With Fines as Xfinity Driver Gets Slapped With a $25,000 Penalty

The month of May was one of the toughest times in recent memory for Kyle Weatherman. The #91 DGM Racing driver decided to opt out of the race at Darlington to support his mother-in-law in her battle with breast cancer. However, for Barbara-Ann, Kyle Weatherman belonged on the NASCAR oval. This is when Weatherman returned to his on-track duties to continue racing.

Unfortunately, the NASCAR community was met with heartbreaking news a week later when the Weatherman family announced that Barbara-Ann had passed away. Soon enough, Kyle Weatherman’s grief translated into an unwanted on-track debacle.

‘I’m truly sorry’ – Kyle Weatherman unravels his heated moment with Ryan Sieg 

A few hours ago, Bob Pockrass reported that NASCAR had fined Kyle Weatherman a staggering $25,000 for ‘contact with another car on pit road’ after the race in Portland. During the Pacific Office Automation 147, Kyle Weatherman was running in the midfield when contact with Ryan Sieg triggered further frustrations for the man grieving his mother-in-law’s death.

Reportedly, this incident led to Weatherman receiving a $25,000 fine for hitting Sieg’s car on pit road. According to NASCAR, “Weatherman, the driver of the No. 91 DGM Racing Chevrolet, was penalized in violation of Sections 4.4.B&D in the NASCAR Rule Book, which references the NASCAR Code of Conduct. The penalty report specifically cited “contact with another vehicle on pit road after the race,” which is noted under Section 4.4.B.”

A few months prior, Daniel Suarez was fined $50,000 for a similar post-race incident on pit road. NASCAR had also employed Section 4.4 B. While this showed NASCAR’s consistency in enforcing pit lane safety, Kyle Weatherman couldn’t help but highlight the part grief played in his actions. While the DGM driver pointed to the recent loss of Barbara-Ann as a catalyst behind his post-race actions, Weatherman had no excuses for his action.

Weatherman shared a statement on X, “Hey everybody, I just wanted to get on here and address the fine I received from NASCAR. A driver and I got into it on pit road and I’m not okay with my actions and how I handled it. For that, I’m truly sorry and honestly embarrassed. You know, I know I have had a lot going on in the past few weeks family-wise.”

For Weatherman, the grief from losing his mother-in-law was only slowly settling in. With the grieving process in its initial stages, the DGM driver couldn’t help but let emotions take over. He concluded by saying, “I truly felt like I let my emotions from that translate to post-race stuff that happened on the track and then post-race so for that I’m truly sorry.”

Although Kyle Weatherman showcased great humility by accepting his shortsightedness post-race, the community felt that it was only natural for anyone to get overwhelmed in such a scenario.

NASCAR fans sympathize with Weatherman’s honesty

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With how things had been unfolding for Kyle Weatherman lately, many NASCAR fans felt it was right to cut the #91 DGM Racing driver some slack. Despite his actions calling for a major penalty, users believed Weatherman had owned up to his shortcomings. Instead of further scrutiny, many stepped in to comfort the grieving driver.

One fan shared on X, “I’m shocked! Not at the fact that you are human and not a machine. But, the fact that this happened and you were fined. It takes a strong man to admit fault. I’m also shocked that many other drivers are unable to man up the way you did. Kudos!” Other users gave Weatherman the benefit of the doubt owing to the on-track incident prior. 

With how Ryan Sieg seemingly dumped Weatherman, other fans highlighted how tensions were already high. Another fan sympathized, “Tempers are high after getting dumped, the in-car temps are high, and the things that have happened the past couple of weeks mixed with all that can mess with someone. You, @dgm_racing_, and @GoDriveSmart will push through it. Can’t wait to watch it on Saturday, good luck”

On the other hand, users turned toward Weatherman’s sorrow and tried to share comforting words. A user tweeted, “Kyle, you’re human, and with grief, your emotions are right under the surface. You being able to address it all here just shows how much good heart you have. Prayers for comfort through your family’s grieving.”

While another added, “I’ve followed you for a few years now, starting when you drove for MHR. You’ve always done a great job. I totally get it when it comes to going through the grieving process. Keep your head up.” At the end of the day, fans were quick to give Weatherman commendations for admitting to his mistakes.

To conclude, DGM Racing’s official X account shared their support for Weatherman: “Setting your pride aside and admitting fault is hard. It’s even harder to do so when you are in a public spotlight and grieving. While we are still upset with the actions of our competitor on the track, we accept your apology and look forward to Sonoma together. #DGMFamily” 

After looking at all the support that fans shared on X for the #91 DGM Racing driver, do you think NASCAR should have perhaps made an exception this time around with the penalty?