Denny Hamlin has expressed his concerns about the uncertainty surrounding the charter agreement.
Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. (Via IMAGO)
The upcoming 2024 NASCAR Cup season holds great importance for both the sanctioning body and the teams, as they need to finalize a new charter agreement. The current deal is set to expire at the end of this season. Despite the limited time remaining, NASCAR and the teams are still in a state of uncertainty regarding the new agreement and profit-sharing deal due to differences in the latest proposals.
A recent statement from a senior VP at NASCAR suggested that they are close to signing the new deal. However, this claim was promptly refuted by team owners, including those from 23XI Racing. Now, ahead of the Talladega Cup race, veteran driver Denny Hamlin has shed light on the reasons for the delay in reaching a new charter agreement.
Hamlin highlighted the fact that NASCAR has yet to address four key elements of the charter agreement, despite the discussions having been ongoing for quite some time. He stated that the sanctioning body has not conceded or addressed any of the demands put forth by the teams, and dismissed claims of the deal being close as mere positive messaging.
During the same interview, the driver from Joe Gibbs Racing also shared his concerns about the recent trend of removing scoring pylons at tracks. He expressed his worry over the pylons being taken out at tracks like Talladega, and expressed his hope that this does not become a new trend.
Denny Hamlin has always been outspoken about the changes NASCAR is implementing, and since becoming a team owner, his opinions have often resonated with the majority of fans. NASCAR would do well to consider his suggestions.
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