NASCAR star sends chilling warning as series drops hammer on 'cowards' who attacked driver
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Key Points:
- NASCAR has indefinitely suspended Chad Bryant and Steve Civatarese, along with probation for one year and fines, following their attack on two-time Cup Series winner Corey Heim at a Martinsville late model race.
- Bryant, the team owner involved, was fined $2,000 and mandated to attend NASCAR-approved anger management, while Civatarese was fined $1,000; five other crew members were fined $500 each and placed on probation.
- This level of NASCAR intervention is rare for a late model race, indicating the severity of the incident and the organization's responsiveness to driver, fan, and social media pressure.
- Cup driver Denny Hamlin publicly condemned the attack on his podcast, calling for harsher penalties and criticizing NASCAR's regional leadership for failing to maintain control at Martinsville.
- Hamlin emphasized the need for NASCAR to "get control" of the situation, warning that if stronger actions are not taken, it would undermine respect for the sport's governance.
