NASCAR not only dealt Xfinity’s Noah Gragson a substantial fine of $35,000 on Wednesday but also docked him 30 points after rough driving that culminated in the apparent intentional crash of Sage Karam this weekend.
The incident at Road America involved 11 other cars.
The two drivers initially made contact going into Turn 1 of lap 26, and Gragson decided to retaliate the same lap, appearing to intentionally turn right into Karam’s side.
Karam said to NBC Sports after the crash, “Unfortunately, he let his emotions get the best of him today. I’ve seen that with him.