Denny Hamlin has strong views about NASCAR’s appeals procedure.
NASCAR is under fire from drivers and fans for its decision to heavily penalize a driver for the incident in North Wilkesboro.
The JTDG Racing driver was fined $75,000, the most in the sport’s history. Denny Hamlin, a Joe Gibbs Racing veteran, has expressed discontent with the decision. While he has encouraged the driver of Chevy No:47 to file an appeal, he understands that the outcome may not be as desired. Hamlin has now taken a bold stance on NASCAR’s appeals process.
He believes that the appeal committee is biased, as it is overseen by a NASCAR official. Hamlin questions the potential bias that a body created and controlled by NASCAR may have against teams and drivers appealing decisions. He believes the system needs to be improved.
During his podcast, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver challenged NASCAR’s justification for the penalty. He argued that NASCAR’s claim that Stenhouse had two hours to calm down could be disputed, as Hamlin believes the two-hour period made the situation more difficult.
The argument made by the co-owners of 23XI Racing carries considerable weight, as if Stenhouse Jr. had the opportunity to leave the track, he would likely have done so and the confrontation could have been easily avoided. It will be interesting to see if JTGD Racing will seek an appeal.
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