Every motorsport deals with penalties in a different way to deter drivers and teams from gaining an unfair advantage. In the case of NASCAR, the bulk of the penalties are usually a fine. However, for the bigger teams in the sport, a monetary fine is not much of a deterrent.

In fact, for teams like Hendrick Motorsports, a fine would just be a drop in the water. During the recent episode of the Door Bumper Clear podcast, Bubba Wallace‘s spotter had a solution that would make these penalties more effective so that no team messes up again.

Bubba Wallace’s spotter has an idea to make penalties hit the right spot

During the conversation, Freddie Kraft mentioned, “Just lose the monetary side of it. Just start taking points from everybody. Like because that’s the only thing that’s going to get your attention. Like I just said, Hendrick don’t care about the $400,000 fine.”

“They don’t care about the crew chiefs not being there because they’re still there. But when you take 100 points away, they got back the only part of that penalty they were worried about.”

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With the recent case of Hendrick Motorsports, the team was not bothered by the monetary fine. Instead, they were fuming about the massive points dock they had been initially awarded. For any team or driver who is in the wrong, a points penalty would be harsh enough to not have them repeat the offense. The repercussion is the loss of a chance at playoffs.

NASCAR emphasizes the importance of points penalties

As per a statement released by NASCAR, they expressed satisfaction that the Appeals Panel acknowledged HMS’ violation of the rule book. However, disappointment was also conveyed regarding the decision not to uphold the entire penalty.

NASCAR emphasized the importance of points penalties. They called it to be a powerful deterrent to ensure compliance with rules and maintain fairness in the garage. The organization vowed to continue inspecting and officiating the NASCAR garage with the utmost scrutiny. Their goal is to guarantee a fair and level playing field for all garage participants.

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Maintaining uniformity and transparency in the sport is crucial for preserving its integrity. By implementing clear, unbiased enforcement mechanisms, the sport can foster an environment of fair competition. This, in turn, will not only enhance the credibility and reputation of NASCAR but will also solidify the trust and support of its dedicated fan base.

Therefore, it is arguably the highest priority for NASCAR to sort out whatever confusion has been breeding after the Hendrick Motorsports penalty fiasco.