Charlotte, NC. – Fallout from the Coca-Cola 600 includes a penalty to the sports 5-time most popular driver.
Former Champion Chase Elliott has been suspended for one race following an on-track incident with Denny Hamlin.
NASCAR has deemed he intentionally wrecked the 11-car into the wall at Charlotte.
Hendrick Motorsports says they will not appeal.
“We understand NASCAR’s need to maintain consistency in its officiating,” Hendrick Motorsports said in a statement.
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