Chase Elliott's Championship Dreams Derailed: A NASCAR Drama

A recent NASCAR race saw Chase Elliott, a top contender for the owner's championship, face a significant setback due to a penalty. This incident has sparked discussions within the NASCAR community.

The Penalty that Changed the Game

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Chase Elliott was in second place in the owner's championship and was penalized during the Round of 8 opener at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The penalty resulted in Elliott finishing a lap down in 32nd place, earning only 5 points and dropping him to eighth place in the standings.

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Denny Hamlin's Persistence Pays Off

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Denny Hamlin has been advocating for stricter penalties on laid-back restarts. His persistence seems to have paid off with NASCAR taking these violations more seriously. "That’s something that has come up more in the last handful of weeks, I’d say since Denny said something at Kansas," said William Byron, Elliott's teammate.

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William Byron's Take on Restart Penalties

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Despite the impact on his teammate, William Byron supports NASCAR's decision to penalize laid-back restarts. He believes it's necessary and has already adjusted his approach. "I think it’s been needed for a little bit, I [have] already kind of adjusted," Byron stated.

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