AVONDALE – “Some guys get off based off who their last name is,” former NASCAR champion Kyle Busch said. The NASCAR world have been in a heated debate about officials decision to not suspend Austin Cindric after a hooked shot at Ty Dillion’s No. 10 car. Cindric was docked 50 points and suspended 50,000 for the incident, but was not suspended for the Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The verdict angered Busch as he and many others have been suspended for similar actions in the pass, which he believes sets a scary precedent.
Busch’s reaction to NASCAR’s decision:
“Intent is intent,” Kyle Busch had strong words about NASCR’s decision to not suspend Austin Cindric for the Shriners Children’s 500, after Cindric hooked Ty Dillon’s No. 10 car at COTA.#NASCAR #PhoenixRaceway pic.twitter.com/N2QEckblhX
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Leaving the decision up for NASCAR to call “ball and strikes” is not a smart move, according to Busch. The 39-year-old wants more defined regulations in the rule book that ensures that a maneuver, like Cindric’s right hook, is a guarantee one race suspension.
Feb 12, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch during Daytona 500 media day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Racers like Bubba Wallace and Chase Elliot have all been suspended for similar moves, but NASCAR’s reasoning for its verdict was that Cindric’s incident did not result in a caution flag. However, Busch counters that “intent is intent, and allowing a move as dangerous as Cindric’s with little punishment is not the right move.
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
