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The NASCAR community has been abuzz following the controversial final restart at Richmond Raceway, where Denny Hamlin was not penalized for what some believed was jumping the restart. NASCAR's Elton Sawyer defended the decision, stating that Hamlin, as the control car, had the right to an advantage. This incident has sparked a debate on whether NASCAR should employ technology more extensively in officiating restart zones. While some drivers, including Brad Keselowski and Josh Berry, argue that discussions on restarts are exaggerated and part of the sport's competitive nature, others, like Joey Logano, express concerns over consistency in officiating. Amidst this, there's anticipation for the upcoming races at Martinsville, with the NASCAR community looking forward to moving past the controversy. The Martinsville races are scheduled as follows: Truck race 50-50-100, Xfinity race 60-60-130, and Cup race 80-100-220.
TURNING POINT: The Cup Series transitions from one Virginia short track to another, with Martinsville on the docket this Sunday (3 p.m. ET, FS1). Key story lines to keep note of, per @Pat_DeCola ⬇️ #NASCAR https://t.co/4tKG9RI6AG
From earlier: My "second thoughts" of the week -- Should NASCAR officiate restarts differently in wake of Richmond finish? @NASCARONFOX https://t.co/sBpL11evIU
Some news and notes to look for heading into Martinsville this weekend. https://t.co/5qf4UgAcPF
At 6pm/ET It’s #RaceHub on @FS1 Join @JoshRSims @drewblick @ClintBowyer Plus @Team_Onion stops by to chats Trucks at @MartinsvilleSwy We’re going short track racing for the 2nd cons. weekend! Going to be a fun one! #NASCAR
My "Second Thoughts" this week: Should NASCAR officiate restarts differently in wake of Richmond finish? To me, the first priority of any restart rule/interpretation is the leader should have an advantage @NASCARONFOX https://t.co/sBpL11evIU
Denny Hamlin thinks a second season of NASCAR Full Speed should be technology focused while Brad Keselowski says there are no shortage of stories in the garage. Rowdy is open to opening his doors. Chase Elliott, not so much. https://t.co/N5vpR4R1MV
Hanging out with @ESPNDari on @SXMCollege Ch. 84 until 3pm ET! LOTS to talk about, come join us!!
Elton Sawyer says they still stand by the call that was made Sunday night at the track and pointed to "the sense of urgency (being) higher at the end of the race" playing into why the call was/wasn't made. Full comments on #RaceHub on @NASCARONFOX last evening ⬇️ https://t.co/ulCaRlZur3
Breaking down the final restart at Richmond Raceway. #NASCAR #RaceHub https://t.co/pvwCOdQ8hS
I asked Brad Keselowski about the nature of restarts and whether rulings will always be debated as part of the nature of the sport. His response: https://t.co/f8Uo2EYW2r
"With the evidence and the information we had in front of us, we made the call that we felt like at that time was the correct call." NASCAR's Elton Sawyer talks about the final restart at Richmond. #RaceHub https://t.co/hAH1aFAkth
Martinsville ET Fri-FS1 3:05-Truck p&q 4:30-NASCAR Race Hub 5:05-Xfin p&q 6:30-NASCAR RaceDay 7:30-Truck race 50-50-100 NWS:50s, 5%rain Sat 4:35-FS2-Cup p&q 7-FS1-NASCAR RaceDay 7:30-FS1-Xfin race 60-60-130 NWS: 50s,5% Sun-FS1 2-NASCAR RaceDay 3-Cup race 80-100-220 NWS: 60s,5%
Happy Wednesday! At 11am/ET Join @DanielleTrotta & @LarryMac28 for “On Track” on @SiriusXMNASCAR Channel 90! We’ll have which driver’s stocks are rising and which are falling! Randall Burnett-CC for @KyleBusch stops by and my ole buddy @AllWaltrip pays us a visit! #NASCAR
A message from Denny Hamlin on the Richmond restart debate. 👀 #NASCAR https://t.co/rBrx0mVKz1
“I would have done the same thing.” “It’s just blown out of proportion.” “I really respected Elton Sawyer’s answer when he said they just missed it. I think that’s OK. I think that happens in sports.” Richmond restart a non-topic to some drivers: https://t.co/Kd4b3cawwB
#NASCARLive is back tonight at 7 p.m. ET!🎙️ What's on tap: ➡️ @TheMikeBagley talks short track racing with @RyanPreece_ ➡️ @ThePostman68 checks in with @shanevg97 ➡️ We relive the Toyota Owner's 400 with a NASCAR Live Backtrax #AskMRN | #NASCAR https://t.co/5v4hRzrzJd
🏴 “If I get black flagged for doing that next week, I’m gonna be pissed.” @joeylogano weighs in on the final overtime restart on Sunday at @RichmondRaceway and how they may be officiated moving forward. More → https://t.co/1aUirPWIgB https://t.co/yLhW336pk1
Brad Keselowski on whether NASCAR should increase the use of technology to legislate the restart zone. https://t.co/fgtiAF9vk8
Ryan Preece and Josh Berry is very adamant that the restart debate is overblown, and that Hamlin did nothing wrong because he was the leader and all of his peers would want the same flexibility. Brad Keselowski said this is just part of competition. https://t.co/zWUhvwF7MQ
In the eyes of @JoshBerry and @RyanPreece_, they see nothing wrong with Denny Hamlin’s race-winning restart on Sunday at Richmond. Berry said it’s only a big topic because it was a big name driver involved. https://t.co/PVPG7OPZsd
At 6pm/ET on @FS1 It’s #RaceHub with @adam1alexander @ReganSmith @apetree33 as they continue to break down the racing from @RichmondRaceway Sunday night and some more short track racing coming up at @MartinsvilleSwy #NASCAR
#NASCAR reviewed the restart and found nothing wrong but did you think Denny Hamlin jumped the start? 👀 https://t.co/OTfybhCyRK
Will be joining ESPN Radio at 1:30 ET / 12:30 CT today for the @CarlinvsJoe show on SiriusXM Channel 80. #Hawkeyes
Josh Berry thinks the talk about restarts has been blown out of proportion and says the leader is the leader, and the restart zone handicaps the leader with other guys laying back. #NASCAR
I'll be joining @BKSportsTalk and @Ferrario101ESPN at 1:05 CT @101espn. #stlblues
Joining @BKSportsTalk @Ferrario101ESPN at 11:35 CT @101espn. #stlblues
Brad Keselowski: “Sometimes things slip through the cracks,” on the restart issue at Richmond. Was appreciative of Elton Sawyer saying they missed Hamlin jumping the restart. #NASCAR
POWER RANKINGS: Chase Elliott is coming off a solid Richmond run, and with Martinsville next on the docket (Sun., 3 p.m. ET, FS1), there is a chance for the No. 9 to show out again. Where he and his Hendrick teammates rank, per @Pat_DeCola ⬇️ #NASCAR https://t.co/hY0eounpi0
NASCAR's Elton Sawyer says Denny Hamlin was the control car and earned his restart advantage, but that it's also a 'bang bang' call and that it could have gone the other way earlier in the race. https://t.co/7VyCTTBM9k
The NASCAR / Elton Sawyer post-Richmond arguments about not officiating a restart rule because it's late in the race and a 'live sporting event' are specious on so many levels.
Getting ready to join @AlanCavanna on @SiriusXMNASCAR for the next three hours (11 a.m.-2 p.m. ET). Give us a listen if you're around.
Big show! Join us! 11am-2pm ET @SiriusXMNASCAR @jeff_gluck - Adam Stevens - Bootie Barker - @JoeyGaseRacing https://t.co/xU1nHcAGJy
Should NASCAR have some sort of a challenge flag system for situations like these? Joey Logano's team could have protested, for example. Thoughts here in No. 3: https://t.co/iF3vzsTy1H
#NASCAR official explains on @SiriusXMNASCAR why Denny Hamlin was not penalized for final restart and Hamlin details all the he was doing inside the car on that final restart at Richmond ... https://t.co/DNntTN9FcH
🗣️ "There's no doubt he rolled early." #NASCAR's Elton Sawyer explains the decision to not penalize @dennyhamlin in the moment for jumping the restart Sunday at @RichmondRaceway. Full Interview → https://t.co/WGRTG5gVtL https://t.co/HOJXoPBaAw
At 11am/ET this morning Join @Jordan_Bianchi & @AlanCavanna for “On Track” on @SiriusXMNASCAR Channel 90! They continue to look back at all the racing from @RichmondRaceway this past weekend! Tune In! #NASCAR
Martinsville ET Fri-FS1 3:05-Truck p&q 4:30-NASCAR Race Hub 5:05-Xfin p&q 6:30-NASCAR RaceDay 7:30-Truck race 50-50-100 NWS:50s, 5%rain Sat 4:35-FS2-Cup p&q 7-FS1-NASCAR RaceDay 7:30-FS1-Xfin race 60-60-130 NWS:50s, 0% Sun-FS1 2-NASCAR RaceDay 3-Cup race 80-100-220 NWS:60s,0%