“Keep Your Mouth Shut” – Infamous Tony Stewart’s Explosive Rant Exposes Dark Underbelly of NASCAR Amid Denny Hamlin Fiasco

NASCAR has long been known for its strict rules and penalties, which ensure that every driver follows the same set of guidelines and that the playing field is level for all. However, in recent years, there have been growing concerns about the fairness and transparency of NASCAR’s enforcement of these rules, especially with the recent incidents and penalties imposed on them.

One of the most vocal critics of NASCAR’s enforcement of its rules is NASCAR Hall of Famer and Stewart Haas Racing Co-owner, Tony Stewart. In a recent appearance on the Kenny Wallace Show, Stewart spoke candidly about his frustration with the current state of the sport and his fear of voicing his opinion on the matter.

Tony Stewart Sheds light on his feelings about NASCAR’s enforcement of Penalties

When asked about his opinion on the current state of NASCAR with the penalties and the tech inspection, Stewart opened up and said, “This is the part that I really hate about the sport right now,”

He further expressed, “This is what frustrates me about NASCAR right now. I do have an opinion, I have a very strong opinion about how they’re doing things, but if I say something, then it’s going to cost me money, cost me points. It’s going to hurt my drivers, it’s going to hurt my organization, and so as much as I have an opinion, I’m scared to voice it because NASCAR has shown now you can’t have an opinion. You can have an opinion but keep your mouth shut is basically the moral to the story.”

Stewart’s comments reflect a growing sense of frustration and fear among NASCAR drivers and team owners, who feel that they are unable to speak out against what they see as unfair or arbitrary enforcement of the rules. This fear is not unfounded. NASCAR has a history of punishing drivers and team owners who speak out against the organization, often with fines and other penalties.

One of the most prominent cases was Denny Hamlin‘s, where he was penalized only after he confessed to intentionally wrecking Ross Chastain. This shed light on the dark side of NASCAR, and the growing concerns about the fairness and transparency of its enforcement of the rules. While NASCAR has always been known for its strict rules and penalties, the Hamlin-Chastain incident and its consequences have exposed the flaws in the system, and the fear that many drivers and team owners feel about speaking out.

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The incident in question occurred when Hamlin, on his podcast Actions Detrimental after the Phoenix race, admitted to intentionally wrecking Chastain and said, “It wasn’t a mistake, I let the wheel go, and I said he’s coming with me.”

This was a clear violation of NASCAR’s rules and the organization quickly penalized Hamlin with a fine of $50,000 and docked 25 points from his standings. Hamlin appealed the penalty, hoping to have it overturned, but the National Motorsports Appeal Panel rejected his appeal, leaving him with no other recourse.

This incident has raised a number of questions about NASCAR’s enforcement of its rules, particularly when it comes to penalties for drivers who break them. Some have argued that the penalties are too severe, while others argue that they are not severe enough. In either case, there is a growing sense that the rules are being enforced without any uniformity and that drivers are not being treated fairly.

Although it is clear that something needs to change in NASCAR, whether it be a re-evaluation of the rules and penalties or a more open and transparent process for enforcing them. Until this happens, the fear and frustration felt by drivers and team owners may continue to grow, and the sport may continue to suffer.

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