NASCAR Suspends Chase Elliott

What’s Happening

NASCAR announced they have suspended Chase Elliot for his actions at Charlotte Motor Speedway. NASCAR ruled that Elliot intentionally wrecked Denny Hamlin during lap 186 of the Coca-Cola 600, and Denny Hamlin went after Chase Elliot on his podcast, “Actions Detrimental” on Tuesday.

Corey LaJoie will fill in for Elliott in the No. 9, and Carson Hocevar will fill in for LaJoie in the No. 7.

NEWS: Chase Elliott suspended from the next NASCAR Cup Series Championship event following Monday’s race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. pic.twitter.com/T2wmKOVofW

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) May 30, 2023

• Chase Elliott right-hooked Denny Hamlin following contact off of turn four during the Coca-Cola 600. The wreck was immediately called out as retaliation by Clint Bowyer and Hamlin, but Elliott denied it in his post race interview
• This penalty is consistent with NASCAR’s penalization of Bubba Wallace last season at Las Vegas. Wallace was suspended one race for intentionally wrecking Kyle Larson. NASCAR did not comment about playoff waivers, but Bob Pockrass noted that Elliott would have to request another playoff wiaver following the suspension.
• Fans are upset at the situtation, but most generally understand why Elliott was penalized the way that he was.

The Main Characters

This is the incident that caused Elliott’s suspension.

In the Stands

Yes. NASCAR is being consistent.

SimRacinSam agrees.

Time will tell

On Your Screen

DannyB understands the penalty.

Enjoy vacation Chase Elliott 🏖️

Corey LaJoie gets the best opportunity of his career!

— Darian Gilliam (@BlackFlagMatter) May 30, 2023

From the Pressbox

Bob Pockrass reports that Corey LaJoie will replace Chase Elliott at Gateway.

Corey LaJoie will replace Chase Elliott for Gateway.

— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) May 30, 2023

Pockrass also notes that other drivers have been granted a waiver after suspensions.

Chase Elliott suspended: NASCAR suspends Chase Elliott for one race for wrecking Denny Hamlin at Charlotte. He would need to request a waiver to remain playoff eligible, a request that NASCAR has granted to other drivers who were suspended for one race.

— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) May 30, 2023