Overview

• Dale Earnhardt Jr. and other veterans defend NASCAR's existing Damaged Vehicle Policy despite backlash.
• Josh Berry was removed from the race after a multi-car incident left his car immobile with flat tires.
• Critics, including Kenny Wallace and Berry's crew chief Rodney Childers, argue the decision was unjust and question the current rules.
• NASCAR officials, including Brad Moran, acknowledge the controversy and indicate the rule may be reviewed in the offseason.
• The incident has intensified scrutiny on NASCAR's Next-Gen car design and its impact on race outcomes.