Overview

• Kaulig Racing President Chris Rice criticized NASCAR’s penalty for Austin Cindric after he intentionally wrecked Ty Dillon at the Circuit of The Americas, causing over $100,000 in damages to the No. 10 Chevrolet.
• Austin Cindric received a $50,000 fine and a 50-point deduction but avoided suspension, which drew comparisons to harsher past penalties for similar incidents involving Chase Elliott and Bubba Wallace.
• Critics, including Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt Jr., questioned NASCAR’s reasoning, citing inconsistency in how intent and severity are evaluated across incidents.
• Bubba Wallace’s spotter Freddie Kraft highlighted the issue with a sarcastic tweet, reflecting widespread frustration within the NASCAR community about perceived preferential treatment for high-profile teams.
• Kaulig Racing also faced setbacks with AJ Allmendinger’s race due to a mechanical issue involving a loose tire, which hindered his performance and led to a 15th-place finish despite strong early positioning.