NASCAR Reviews Martinsville Wreck as Drivers Demand Accountability

Officials are evaluating Sammy Smith's controversial move that caused a multi-car wreck, reigniting calls for stricter rule enforcement in the Xfinity Series.

Sammy Smith's aggressive final-lap maneuver at Martinsville Speedway caused a multi-car wreck, allowing Austin Hill to secure an unexpected victory.
NASCAR is reviewing Smith's actions, with potential penalties expected to be announced by April 1, 2025.
Veteran drivers, including Denny Hamlin and Dale Earnhardt Jr., criticized the lack of respect and reckless driving in the Xfinity Series, calling for stricter enforcement of penalties.
The race, which included 14 cautions and over 100 laps under yellow, has been widely criticized as an example of poor race conduct and declining standards.
Austin Hill's victory marked his second win of the season and Richard Childress Racing's 100th Xfinity win, though the achievement has been overshadowed by the controversy.