Is a 50-point penalty for an attempted intentional wreck on the final lap enough of a deterrent for NASCAR drivers?
Xfinity Series driver Sammy Smith was docked 50 points and fined $25,000 for his move on the last lap of Saturday’s race at Martinsville. Smith was in second on the final lap and drove into Turn 3 with the clear intention to run into race leader Taylor Gray.
The move did not end well for either driver. Gray spun high into the corner and Smith ended up spinning himself and collecting his JR Motorsports teammate Justin Allgaier.