The controversial saga of Josh Williams is well known. The NASCAR Xfinity Series driver parked his car at the start-finish line stretch when asked to return to the garage following a caution in Atlanta. Following the incident, he was seen enraged with NASCAR and spent a considerable time in the hauler later. While things looked heated between him and the governing body, his recent act has earned him a lot of plaudits.
NASCAR suspended Williams for a race after the events that took place in Atlanta, which saw him miss the race at the Circuit of The Americas. However, he seems to have taken it well and has shown some amazing character recently.
Fans are awestruck by Josh Williams as he repays the favor to NASCAR after the Atlanta incident
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It is no secret how furious Williams looked after what happened in Atlanta. Although he received a lot of support from elsewhere, including from Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin, ultimately it did result in a one-race suspension. One would have expected the 29-year-old to lose his cool once again after that, but recently he surprised many with an unimaginable act.
In his recent social media post, Williams delivered pizza to the NASCAR hauler. The context behind this is how he spent his time long hours at the hauler immediately after the Atlanta race incident two weeks back. It was then that the people there offered him a pizza, considering the intense racing he did. So to “return the favor”, Williams came back to the hauler recently with an amazing gesture.
Returning the favor. 🍕
I wanted to bring you guys some pizza. You were so kind to me 2 weeks ago. 😂😂
Thanks to the @NASCAR_Xfinity Hauler and @RichmondRaceway Media Center for allowing me to stop by with some @PapaJohns for everyone.
It’s good to be back. 🫶 @NASCARONFOX pic.twitter.com/KyOhQVueOm
— Josh Williams (@Josh6williams) April 1, 2023
Despite having been suspended and having faced a lot of heat for the incident, Williams showing up like this made the fans go crazy about him. They couldn’t help but love it despite how difficult it must have been for him.
I love that even though it sucked, you aren't dwelling on it and taking the penalty like a champ. Never change!
— weslyn fugate 🏁 ❤️ (@weslynfugate) April 1, 2023
You have brought a much needed breath of fresh air and laughter to NASCAR and us fans for the past few weeks. Thanks. Please keep being you and good luck.
— Jeff Burner (@FandomNascar) April 1, 2023
Way to go man, you might have made yourself a name. Love how you embraced the entire thing
— Furrycheetah (@BSpornaccount) April 1, 2023
As was the case with many fans, they did not hear about who Williams was until the incident. However, once they got to know about him, they couldn’t get enough of him.
Before your "Can't Park Here" moment, I didn't know who you were but now I am a fan. Love your personality! #PANACHEJOSH
— 🌐📍Joseph Mendoza (@NomadJoeM) April 1, 2023
That's it…Josh is my driver now. Can't get enough of this guy
— GingerMullet (@GingerMullet9) April 1, 2023
It was truly an amazing act by Williams. Reacting the way he did takes a lot of courage and maturity.
Furthermore, it only got better for Williams recently as NASCAR granted him a waiver to be still eligible for the playoffs despite the suspension. In this case, the fans weren’t quite really behind the decision.
Fans criticize NASCAR for their inconsistent decision-making following Williams’ playoffs waiver
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As per the rules for the Xfinity races, a driver has to attempt to qualify for every race to be eligible for the playoffs. However, NASCAR approved Josh Williams a waiver to keep him in contention.
NASCAR has approved a waiver for Josh Williams to remain playoff eligible after serving his one-race suspension. He needed a waiver from the requirement that a driver has to attempt to qualify for every race to remain playoff eligible.
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) March 30, 2023
It is a surprising decision given how they have gone about the incident. More so, it has confused the fans as to how the waiver actually works. They left no stone unturned in expressing their disappointment.
He was suspended You don’t deserve a waiver if get suspended
— Chad Bryant (@chadbryant2027) March 30, 2023
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I thought the waiver was for medical reasons, apparently not.
— Anne Marino (@midlif_crisis14) March 30, 2023
If you get suspended you shouldn't get a waiver. Sometimes @NASCAR is a joke when it comes to this
— ®Justin Kleiber© (@Klibez) March 30, 2023
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Either way, Williams has become a popular name among the fans right now. It will be interesting to see how he handles the recent fame along with the responsibilities that come with it.