Dale Jr. apologizes and Kvapil explains controversial burnout across Indy bricks
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Key Points:
- Carson Kvapil secured his first NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win in his 64th start at Indianapolis, celebrating with a burnout across the Yard of Bricks, which is against track guidelines.
- NASCAR attempted to warn Kvapil via radio during the cool-down lap, but he was unplugged and did not receive the message, later acknowledging the mistake in the post-race interview.
- JR Motorsports co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. apologized on social media for the incident, explaining the driver was disconnected from his radio during NASCAR's reminder.
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway staff promptly cleaned the black rubber marks from the historic bricks shortly after the celebration ended.
- Kvapil joins other notable drivers like Kyle Busch and Jimmie Johnson who have also broken this unwritten rule at IMS with similar burnout celebrations on the bricks.
