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NASCAR's Elton Sawyer explains Chase Elliott pit road penalty at Homestead


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On Lap 169 of Sunday's race at Homestead, NASCAR assessed a penalty to Chase Elliott for not entering pit road in a single-file line. Elliott and crew chief Alan Gustafson argued the penalty with NASCAR,

The article discusses NASCAR's Senior Vice President of Competition, Elton Sawyer, addressing the pit road penalty issued to Chase Elliott during the race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Elliott was penalized for speeding on pit road, which significantly impacted his race, dropping him from a potential top-10 finish to 34th place. Sawyer explained that the penalty was due to Elliott exceeding the speed limit by a considerable margin, emphasizing that NASCAR's timing lines and speed calculations are precise. He highlighted the importance of maintaining strict adherence to pit road speed limits for safety reasons, noting that while the penalty was unfortunate for Elliott, the rules are clear and consistently enforced to ensure fairness and safety across all teams and drivers.

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