Trackside Drama Unfolds with Gase's Wallet Taking a Hit

Joey Gase wasn't just racing hearts at Richmond Raceway – he was hurling bumper covers! After a tangle with Dawson Cram on the track, Gase's frustration boiled over as he made quite the unscheduled pit stop. Gase sauntered down the track and launched his bumper cover at Cram's car – a move that slammed his bank account with a cool $5,000 fine from NASCAR.

"We're talking hot tempers and cold cash here, folks. Safety's a big deal for NASCAR, and when Gase stepped on the track, he crossed a serious line."

NASCAR turned to the trusty Xfinity Rule Book, citing Section 8.8.8K. It’s a no-brainer: create an unsafe situation, and you're gonna get smacked with a penalty. And after Cram’s nudge sent Gase into a tailspin, his response wasn't just dangerous – it was costly!

Elton Sawyer, bigwig at NASCAR, gets it: Gase is a racer, and he's got repairs to worry about. But when it comes to safety, Sawyer's not pulling any punches – NASCAR isn't playing around.

Other Pit Road Wallet Dents

It wasn't just Gase feeling the sting. Crew chiefs better have those lug nuts tight, or their wallets might loosen up! Alex Yontz, Seth Chavka, and Kristoffer Bowen found this out the hard way with matching $5,000 fines for their pit road slip-ups.

On track or in the pit, NASCAR's got an eagle eye. And whether it's a flying bumper or a loose lug nut, if you're not playing safe, you're paying up.