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NASCAR race director details Speedweek decisions, concedes Duel misstep

The article from MSN discusses NASCAR's Race Director, Elton Sawyer, reflecting on the decisions made during the recent Speedweeks, particularly focusing on the Daytona 500 and the preceding Duel races. Sawyer admitted to a misstep during the Duels where NASCAR chose not to throw a caution flag after a crash, which led to confusion and criticism. He explained that the decision was made to avoid further incidents by not bunching up the field, but acknowledged that in hindsight, a caution should have been called to ensure safety and clarity for all involved. Additionally, Sawyer touched on other aspects of the event, including the management of the race under varying weather conditions and the overall execution of the Daytona 500, expressing satisfaction with how the main event was handled despite the earlier controversy.

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