Analyzing NASCAR’s ruling on Justin Haley pass at Daytona

Section 10.8.3 of the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series rule book states, “NASCAR defines beneath the double-yellow lines as follows: when the vehicle’s left-side tires are beneath the left line of the inside double-yellow lines that separate the apron from the racing surface while passing another vehicle.” At Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway and Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, it is against NASCAR rules for a driver to advance his position in the running order by going below the double-yellow line.

That aforementioned rule was at the center of controversy at the end of the Coca-Cola Firecracker 250 at Daytona on Friday night. Justin Haley took the checkered flag first, but Kyle Larson was declared the winner after NASCAR officials determined that Haley went below the yellow line to make his last-lap pass for the potential win. In the days since, competitors, fans and [...]

July 10, 2018CommentsRead More