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Few weeks ago , at Charlotte Motor Speedway post race activities got out of hand. There were many upset/uneasy fans with the events that led up to Talladega race Sunday afternoon. To the majority , Nascar was unfair and didn't treat all parties involved equally according to their actions. Of course the aftermath of Nascar misjudged call have fans not wanting to support the sport anymore.
Everyone have their own opinion and rightfully so. We all aren't gonna agree with everything done or said by Nascar. Nor will we agree with other fans. With that being said , here my opinion/view on the matter:
As a former competitor on the track , I 100% understand why the drivers reacted the way they did after an emotional and intense race. With that being said , every individual party should be held accountable for their role. Nascar as the superior authority figure failed to make sure justice was served. Kenseth , Keselowski , and Hamlin lack of penalties were just tip of the iceberg. They been inconsistent for years with penalties. I kinda get the feeling there isn't any certain system for the extent of penalty given out.
Look I am not upset with the drivers nor Nascar as a whole. I am upset with the people in charge giving them out. It would be like one of my employees attack another co-work. And I (as the boss) , do nothing or very little to punish the individual who committed such act.
At end of the day , Nascar cannot make everyone happy. If they give out harsh penalties to drivers , the owners/sponsors get upset. If they don't , the fans get upset. Nascar hands are tied. Either way someone will be unhappy. To me that brutal part in the situation. Nobody is willing to step back and look at the situation from multiple vantage points. From an sponsor/owner view , when a driver is penalize money is being lost / reputation is being tainted. From a fan view , Nascar should give out penalties because it only fair. So Nascar went with a lesser punishment then was needed.
On completely different topic , I got to call out some people on social media. Not gonna say any names , but don't try to blame Nascar changing the chase format on why you're not watching no more races this season. That just ridiculous in my opinion. If you're bitter because your driver was eliminated , then that 100% on you. Not Nascar. These rules changes were ment for the fan experience. And it have done exactly that.
Okay I am done!
Thanks for reading and remember this is all my opinions.
Twitter - @JeffNathans
