Kenny Wallace shares a humorous video expressing his thoughts on the alleged unjust penalty imposed on Chase Elliot at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) race.
During the NASCAR Cup Series event at COTA, a penalty was given to Hendrick Motorsports driver for crossing the track boundaries. As a result, the driver dropped to 16th place and his race was ruined. Fans of Elliot were outraged by the decision and promptly voiced their frustration on social media.
Former NASCAR driver and broadcaster, Kenny Wallace, decided to poke fun at the devoted fans of Chase Elliot. He posted a video on his social media platform, in which he imitated a fan blaming NASCAR for the driver’s penalty. The video humorously portrayed an exaggerated depiction of a fan criticizing NASCAR for penalizing the No. 9 Chevy driver.
Kenny Wallace is known for his controversial actions, both during his time as a driver and now as a broadcaster. Some fans were offended by his remarks and criticized him, while others took it in good sportsmanship. The video has received over 33,000 views on X.
The esses section at COTA is a challenging and technically demanding part of the track. Many drivers struggle to navigate this section effectively, especially due to the strict enforcement of track boundaries during the NASCAR Cup Series race.
Chase Elliot fell victim to the strict track limits when his car became unstable while maneuvering through the esses. He had to correct his car’s position, which resulted in him crossing the track boundaries and subsequently receiving a pass-through penalty. Elliot promptly informed his crew chief about the incident.
Despite Elliot’s plea, NASCAR rejected his request and imposed two consecutive penalties on laps 39 and 40. This unfortunate turn of events caused Elliot to miss out on achieving a top 5 finish for the season, dropping him to 16th place and effectively ending his race.