NASCAR has never been a stranger to controversies or drama. In fact, it’s arguably these raw confrontations and issues that keep the fans hooked to the sport. But this time, things are a little different.

So, what is actually causing all the smoke? Well, the last week’s race in Phoenix was in the headlines more than it should have been. With fans almost standing divided on the topic, it seems the sport’s governing body has hit a pothole! NASCAR really seems to be facing the heat from fandom this time!

As you might have guessed, Denny Hamlin is the point of focus here. After what was an exciting race, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver is now facing repercussions for his actions!

So what did Denny Hamlin do that’s causing the rumble?

Most fans are hugely disappointed and furious about NASCAR’s decision. So, what exactly is causing the massive uproar?

As it turns out, Denny Hamlin came out as too honest while talking about what happened in Phoenix in his popular Action Detrimental podcast. And in a rather unbelievable turn of events, NASCAR has actually fined the 42-year-old $50,000 and shaved off 25 driver points from him.

Following the race in Phoenix where Denny had pushed his old foe Ross Chastain to the wall, he has come out openly admitting what he had done was intentional.

In the podcast, Denny says, “I did, I wouldn’t mistake, wouldn’t mistake, I, I unleashed, I let the wheel go and I said he’s coming with me.” 

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This confession seems to have done it for the driver. With the league strapping such massive penalties and shaving off points, fans have come out against the company’s ‘corrupt’ decisions.

Fans cause an uproar against NASCAR for their decision!

Following the penalty, Denny took the matter to social media and shared his thoughts.

Starting off a chain reaction, fans quickly started to comment and repost the No.11 driver’s opinion. Even when Denny admitted to ramming Ross, trying to wreck him intentionally, fans took his side.

With fans enraged, NASCAR has got a serious situation here. Many from the racing community felt the penalty was too much and the company should’ve let the drivers settle it on the tracks instead.

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Now, with newer controversies popping out of the blue, it certainly looks like the 2023 season is about to finally take off.