Overview

• Bubba Wallace and Chase Elliott both engaged in retaliatory actions during the cool-down lap at the Grant Park 165 race in Chicago.
• Wallace's spotter, Freddie Kraft, criticized fans for their hypocrisy in targeting Wallace while ignoring similar actions by Elliott.
• Jeff Gordon confirmed Alex Bowman's long-term future with Hendrick Motorsports after his Chicago win ended an 80-race drought.
• NASCAR's inconsistent penalties for post-race incidents have raised questions about favoritism and the need for clearer guidelines.
• Despite calls for penalties, NASCAR is unlikely to take severe action against Wallace or Elliott.