The NASCAR Cup Series Street Race in Chicago on July 2nd turned into a whirlwind of controversy. as bad weather conditions forced race officials to reduce the number of laps from 100 to 75. Amidst the chaos, accusations and fans’ outrage erupted following a dramatic multi-car pileup that left everyone scratching their heads.

As the race unfolded, chaos ensued when a four-car pileup led to a complete track blockage. Fans were quick to point fingers at Kevin Harvick, sending more than a dozen cars to a shambolic fishtail. Now, a podcast with NASCAR’s top spotters has shed light on the incident.

NASCAR spotters demand accountability for Kevin Harvick’s actions

In the latest edition of the Door Bumper Clear podcast, TJ Majors said, “There were actual cars that did stop and wreck, and the track wasn’t blocked until the four-car pulled up and blocked the track.”

The moment Harvick pulled up to the wall in front of him caused the track blockage. He further emphasized the impact of such actions, stating, “If you’re the cause for the yellow, I think it’s an automatic no-brainer here that you go to the back, no matter what.”

Fan reactions to the incident were swift and critical of NASCAR’s decision-making. Many fans echoed the sentiment that causing a yellow flag should result in losing track position. Frustration and confusion reverberated throughout their comments, with one fan expressing, “I absolutely do not understand NASCAR’s thought process here.” Another fan pointed out Harvick’s deliberate actions, stating, “The #4 saw cars going by, and he decided to block the track.”

As the aftermath of the “Blockgate” fiasco continues to unfold, fans and insiders alike are demanding accountability for Kevin Harvick’s actions. The incident had a significant impact on the race, altering its course and leaving fans questioning NASCAR’s decision-making process. One frustrated fan wrote, “If you cause a wreck, you go to the end of the line. Why do you make NASCAR so difficult?”

“The #4 saw cars going by and he decided to block the track.” and “If your the yellow or involved in the yellow you go to the BACK! Sorry”

Not just the fans, but even Bubba Wallace’s spotter, Freddie Kraft expressed the confusion that he experienced in the middle of the race.

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“I don’t get the rules”: NASCAR leaves Freddie Kraft confused

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Another issue that emerged from the Blockgate fiasco was the apparent discrepancies in the lineup determination. Bubba Wallace’s spotter Freddie Kraft recounted their experience after the pile-up, saying, “I think I’m like, oh wow, we got our spot back essentially, and then I’m thinking I’m like, wait a minute, everybody got their spot back.”

He questioned why no penalties were imposed on the cars that caused the track blockage, and said, “I’m like, OK, but nobody gets penalized for being the one that blocked the track? Like I don’t understand”. He expressed bewilderment at the lineup decisions, raising concerns about the consistency and fairness of the lineup process.

The confusion highlights the necessity for greater clarity and transparency in NASCAR. Kraft laughed, stating, “I don’t get the rules.” And it seems the fans second that statement.

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