NASCAR's Denny Hamlin and SMI's Marcus Smith Clash Over Sonoma Repaving

The heated debate on social media highlights underlying financial and operational tensions in NASCAR.

Sonoma Raceway is undergoing repaving after track surface issues arose during a non-NASCAR event, with work expected to conclude in time for racing to resume Saturday.
Denny Hamlin and Marcus Smith, the President of Speedway Motorsports Inc., engaged in a heated exchange on social media over the repaving efforts and broader financial concerns within NASCAR.
The dispute touches on broader issues of revenue distribution in NASCAR and the quality of track preparations, with drivers previously expressing concerns over unannounced surface adjustments.
Smith defends his company's track record and investments in repaving, while Hamlin criticizes Smith's management and the potential impact on future NASCAR events.
The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between drivers, team owners, and track operators over financial and operational aspects of the sport.