NASCAR fans have been buzzing with excitement this year as the Cup Series has seen its fair share of never-ending penalties and intense rivalries. The penalty system for NASCAR has always been in the spotlight, making most drivers hover with speed limits around 55 mph. The No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro driver, Chase Elliott is currently on a one-race suspension from NASCAR, surprisingly 11 places behind the No. 8 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 driver, Kyle Busch when it comes to the highest speeding penalties since 2014.
But it’s not just speeding penalties that have grabbed attention this season. The sport was rocked when Chase Elliott found himself suspended for a race after a wreck with Denny Hamlin, adding fuel to their already fiery rivalry. This caused Stewart Haas Racing a revenue penalty due to a counterfeit part found in Chase Briscoe’s car. Other teams that had to face penalties were: Kyle Busch’s team and Richard Childress Racing.
Kyle Busch, 4th on NASCAR’s speeding penalties list
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Despite their impressive performances in the current season, Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin, have had their fair share of speeding penalties over the years. NASCAR’s recent list of speeding penalties in the Cup Series since 2014, has ignited a wave of excitement among fans, giving rise to a new era of unleashed rivalries.
Speeding Penalties in the Cup Series Since 2014
by u/patmal_8 in NASCAR
Michael McDowell holds the record for the highest number of speeding penalties since 2014, with a total of 56 penalties. Down the lane, Kyle Busch and the No. 11 Toyota Camry driver, Denny Hamlin share the same number, having received 50 penalties each. Although, in 2023 alone Kyle Busch has accumulated 6 penalties, whereas the latter has fared better with just 2 penalties.
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Although Kyle Busch has managed to secure victories in three races this season, these penalties have hindered his chances of achieving consistently high finishes. In Dover, the No. 8 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 driver was hitting the speedway in the top ten, only to be impacted by a speeding penalty, affecting his race outcome.
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Kyle Busch has experienced a significant spike in speeding penalties, with a staggering 30 out of his total of 50 penalties occurring in the past four years. And the fans couldn’t let the stats pass and have been quick to comment on his mounting penalties.
One fan humorously remarked, “Kyle Busch wants Denny Hamlin’s throne as king of speeding penalties but the entire time they have been chasing McDowell”
Another fan expressed their surprise, stating, “Wow someone is ahead of Denny that’s shocking”
A fan took note of Kevin Harvick’s impressive performance in avoiding penalties, commenting, “Harvick, very impressive the lack of penalties”
Noting the highest penalties year for Hamlin fans expressed frustration, “2016 and 2022 Hamlin were so frustrating.”
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“TIL Denny isn’t the worst”
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