NASCAR official explains Hamlin penalty, Dillon-Keselowski contact

On SiriusXM's "The Morning Drive," Cup Series Senior Managing Director Brad Moran explains Denny Hamlin's Nashville start penalty and why NASCAR viewed Austin Dillon's contact with Brad Keselowski as a racing incident.

On SiriusXM's "The Morning Drive," Cup Series Senior Managing Director Brad Moran discusses track treatment for the Coca-Cola 600 and explains how NASCAR collaborates on the process.

On SiriusXM's "The Morning Drive," Cup Series Senior Managing Director Brad Moran discusses Ryan Preece's Lap 2 fire in the All-Star Race at Dover and says NASCAR is doing a full investigation.

NASCAR official Brad Moran details NASCAR's decision not to throw a caution flag for Cody Ware's crash late in Sunday's Cup race at The Glen.

On SiriusXM's "The Morning Drive," Cup Series Managing Director Brad Moran details NASCAR's safety process following Carson Kvapil's rollover, including driver communication, controlled extraction, post-crash inspection and data review.

NASCAR Cup Series Managing Director Brad Moran says the Kyle Busch and Christian Eckes incidents were both reviewed with no penalties, noting that communication is ongoing.

NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Managing Director Eric Peterson says the whole garage is rooting for Cleetus McFarland to succeed.

On SiriusXM's "The Morning Drive", Cup Series managing director Brad Moran discusses the caution periods at Martinsville and efforts to improve caution lengths.

On SiriusXM, NASCAR Cup Series Managing Director Brad Moran outlines the steps suspended Truck Series driver Daniel Dye must take to return.

NASCAR Cup Series Managing Director Brad Moran joins SiriusXM to discuss how teams manage Goodyear tires and an upcoming test at Las Vegas.

Elton Sawyer, NASCAR's senior vice president of competition, describes the processes that take place as the sanctioning body examines Zane Smith's flip at Kansas.

Brad Moran, managing director of the NASCAR Cup Series, breaks down what they saw post-race from Trackhouse Racing and how it will be handled moving forward.

NASCAR Cup Series Managing Director Brad Moran shares how the sanctioning body viewed Bubba Wallace's choice of pitting in the No. 19's box at Richmond as the safest move.

NASCAR's Elton Sawyer, senior vice president of competition, breaks down his thoughts on the on-track incident with Austin Hill and Michael McDowell.

Elton Sawyer, NASCAR's senior vice president of competition, joins SiriusXM NASCAR Radio to talk changes to the restart zone at Watkins Glen International.

Elton Sawyer, NASCAR's senior vice president of competition, details why Austin Hill was levied a one-race suspension following an on-track incident at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Elton Sawyer, NASCAR's senior vice president of competition, describes how the sport dealt with adversity during the Mexico City race weekend when it came to travel issues.

Denny Hamlin, the NASCAR Cup Series' most recent winner, may have to miss Sunday's race in Mexico City if his baby hasn't arrived in time.

Brad Moran, managing director of the NASCAR Cup Series, dives into the logistics taking place in Michigan to prepare for the trip to Mexico City.

NASCAR Cup Series managing director Brad Moran explains the tire failures seen during Cup Series practice at Kansas Speedway and how teams push the limits.

Brad Moran, managing director of the NASCAR Cup Series, talks about the addition of the promoter's caution for the upcoming All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro.

Elton Sawyer, NASCAR senior vice president of competition, discusses the disqualifications to Ryan Preece and Joey Logano at Talladega Superspeedway.

NASCAR Cup Series Managing Director Brad Moran talks about the addition PJ1 and the expectations for tire wear at Bristol.

NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition, Elton Sawyer, breaks down the pit-road penalty issued to Chase Elliott and the safety issues behind it.

NASCAR Cup Series Managing Director Brad Moran joins Sirius XM and comments on a recent uptick in wheel issues.

Brad Moran, managing director of the NASCAR Cup Series, gives reasoning behind Joey Logano's restart violation at Phoenix Raceway.

NASCAR's Managing Director of Competition Brad Moran talks about the confusion of track limits from Sunday's Cup race at COTA, taking responsibility for communication error.

Elton Sawyer, NASCAR's senior VP of competition, discusses Joey Logano's pre-race penalty at Phoenix Raceway and how the No. 22 team resolved the issue and won the 2024 Cup Series Championship.

NASCAR Cup Series Managing Director Brad Moran details the changes to the Cup Series tires ahead of the Round of 8 finale at Martinsville Speedway.

Brad Moran, Cup Series managing director, dives into the damaged vehicle policy after Ryan Blaney's incident at Watkins Glen.

Brad Moran, NASCAR Cup Series managing director, talks about the implementation of the alternative timing line and how it helps teams.

Elton Sawyer, senior VP of competition, talks about the wet-weather strategy from Chicago and if we can ever see that happen on ovals.

NASCAR's Sr. VP of Competition, Elton Sawyer explains the factors that went into the decision to make the Coca-Cola 600 official at lap 249 due to rain.

After a battle between Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin at Dover, NASCAR Senior VP of Competition Elton Sawyer weighs in on the aero talk.

NASCAR's SVP of competition Elton Sawyer addresses the discussion around the final restart following the Cup finish at Richmond Raceway.

Elton Sawyer joined SiriusXM NASCAR Radio to discuss the penalties that Chase Elliott amassed during Sunday's race at Circuit of The Americas.

Brad Moran, Managing Director for the Cup Series, joined NASCAR SiriusXM on Tuesday morning to discuss how the new short-track package fared on its debut at Phoenix Raceway.

Tony Stewart, co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing, weighs in on 2023 and looks ahead to '24 in a SiriusXM NASCAR Radio interview.

On SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Senior VP of Competition Elton Sawyer explains the decision to rescind the disqualification of the No. 12 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Senior VP of Competition Elton Sawyer explains on SiriusXM the rule concerning drivers missing the chicanes at the Roval and the process of coming to a complete stop to serve a penalty.

NASCAR Senior VP of Competition Elton Sawyer talks about decision to fine Matt Crafton and Nick Sanchez after the Truck race at Talladega.

NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition Elton Sawyer talks with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio about Kyle Busch backing around the race track at Texas Motor Speedway after being involved in an accident.

Elton Sawyer joined SiriusXM NASCAR Radio on Tuesday to discuss the fire that Dale Earnhardt Jr. experienced in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. NASCAR has asked to examine his fire suit after it was burned.

NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition Elton Sawyer tells SiriusXM NASCAR Radio why it chose to take the No. 19 of Martin Truex Jr. behind the wall at Kansas Speedway instead of to pit road after Truex was involved in an early wreck.

Elton Sawyer joined SiriusXM NASCAR Radio on Tuesday to discuss the aftermath of Ryan Preece's and Ryan Blaney's wrecks at Daytona and what NASCAR hopes to learn from both incidents.

Elton Sawyer, NASCAR's senior vice president of competition, discusses the possibility that road course's will see changes to stages in 2024.

Elton Sawyer, NASCAR's Senior Vice President of Competition, tells SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that NASCAR 'will go to work' on improving towing back to the pits after accidents at the race tracks.

Senior VP of Competition Elton Sawyer tells SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that NASCAR will speak with the drivers in the Cup, Xfinity and Truck Series about restarts ahead of the race weekend at Pocono Raceway.

Senior VP of Competition Elton Sawyer tells SiriusXM that NASCAR is taking a look at the wall where Ryan Blaney hit at Nashville.

NASCAR Sr. VP of Competition Elton Sawyer tells SiriusXM NASCAR Radio how officials came to the conclusion to suspend Chase Elliott for World Wide Technology Raceway.

NASCAR Cup Series Managing Director Brad Moran tells SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that NASCAR reviewed the late-race Darlington restart and that Ross Chastain didn't jump before Kyle Larson.

NASCAR Senior VP of Competition Elton Sawyer tells SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that NASCAR has looked at the Noah Gragson and Ross Chastain fight and explains the protocol for officials and NASCAR security in those situations on pit road.

NASCAR Sr. VP of Competition Elton Sawyer says the Nos. 5 and 41 were taken back to the R&D Center after the wreck at Talladega.

NASCAR Sr. VP of Competition Elton Sawyer told SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that NASCAR would look at potential issues causing fires after burnouts but stressed the importance of celebration after drivers win a NASCAR national series race.

NASCAR Senior VP of Competition Elton Sawyer addresses the contact incident at Bristol Motor Speedway between Ryan Preece and Kyle Larson.

NASCAR Sr. VP of Competition Elton Sawyer told SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that NASCAR is taking a look at the contact between Daniel Suárez and Alex Bowman on pit road post-race at COTA.

Trackhouse Racing owner Justin Marks calls in to SiriusXM NASCAR Radio to discuss the team dynamic following Daniel Suárez and Ross Chastain's post-race conversation at COTA.

NASCAR Sr. VP of Competition Elton Sawyer called in to SiriusXM NASCAR Radio and about confiscating parts from Hendrick Motorsports after Friday's practice at Phoenix Raceway.

NASCAR Sr. VP of Competition Elton Sawyer called in to SiriusXM NASCAR Radio and talked about NASCAR being aware of and reviewing the contact between Denny Hamlin and Ross Chastain at Phoenix Raceway.

NASCAR's SVP of competition Elton Sawyer discusses the green-white-checkered flag rule that determined both the Xfinity and Cup Series winners at Daytona.

NASCAR's SVP of Competition Elton Sawyer addresses the cockpit fire of Ty Gibbs' No. 54 Toyota during Cup Series practice for the Busch Light Clash.

NASCAR SVP of competition Elton Sawyer addresses why Ross Chastain's unprecedented 'Hail Melon' move at Martinsville will be penalized in future races.

Listen to this edition of "Tuned In" as Kevin Harvick calls in to SiriusXM to talk more on his decision to retire.

NASCAR's Chief Operating Officer, Steve O'Donnell was on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio to talk about Ross Chastain's move at the end of the Martinsville race and how NASCAR will evaluate that in the off-season.

NASCAR Chief Operating Officer Steve O'Donnell was on SiriusXM to talk about the move Ty Gibbs put on Brandon Jones at the end of the Xfinity race at Martinsville Speedway.

Listen as NASCAR Cup Series Managing Director Brad Moran discusses the ongoing testing and upgrades being done to the Next Gen car for the 2023 season.

NASCAR's Chief Operating Officer Steve O'Donnell breaks down why the league chose to suspend Bubba Wallace after the Las Vegas Motor Speedway incident.

Cody Ware discusses his treatment plan after crashing into the pit road wall during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.

NASCAR Vice President of Officiating and Technical Inspection Elton Sawyer breaks down the process NASCAR goes through when the caution comes out in NASCAR Cup Series competition.

NASCAR Senior VP of Competition Scott Miller addresses the attrition at Bristol Motor Speedway as well as power-steering and engine issues.

Scott Miller, NASCAR's senior vice president of competition, discusses the ongoing investigation into the fire from Kevin Harvick's No. 4 and how the league is working on solutions to prevent similar issues.

NASCAR's Scott Miller, senior vice president of competition, discusses Kurt Busch's waiver withdrawal and subsequent playoffs ineligibility.

Listen to NASCAR Cup Series Managing Director, Brad Moran, give an update on Kurt Busch and whether the playoffs would be affected by his absence.

Listen to NASCAR's VP of officiating and technical inspection, Elton Sawyer, as he discusses what caused Cole Custer's tire fire at Michigan International Speedway.

Listen to NASCAR's VP of officiating and technical inspection, Elton Sawyer, discuss the penalty against Ross Chastain for his track shortcut at Indy.

NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition Scott Miller joined SiriusXM NASCAR Radio to discuss the post-race findings that disqualified Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch at Pocono Raceway.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. joined SiriusXM NASCAR Radio to address his No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet driver Noah Gragson's incident at Road America.

NASCAR VP of officiating and technical inspection Elton Sawyer joins SiriusXM NASCAR Radio to discuss the incident between Noah Gragson and Sage Karam at Road America.

JR Motorsports co-owner and vice president Kelly Earnhardt Miller joined SiriusXM NASCAR Radio and talked about the desire to get the team into the NASCAR Cup Series.

NASCAR official Elton Sawyer joins SiriusXM NASCAR Radio to discuss the final laps at Nashville and why no yellow flag was displayed for Brad Keselowski.

NASCAR's Chief Operating Officer, Steve O'Donnell, discusses Cup Series practice in 2022 and what its future could look like on Sirius XM NASCAR Radio.

Team owner of Trackhouse Racing, Justin Marks, discusses Ross Chastain and Denny Hamlin's on-track activity in Sunday's race at World Wide Technology Raceway.

NASCAR's senior vice president of competition, Scott Miller, discusses the on-track activity between Ross Chastain and Denny Hamlin during Sunday's race at World Wide Technology Raceway.

Listen to NASCAR's Senior Vice President of Competition, Scott Miller, discuss the reasons why the No. 6 RFK Racing team was penalized.

Listen as Matt Kenseth discusses the announcement of his name being added to the list of the 2023 NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees.

Listen as NASCAR Cup Series Managing Director Brad Moran discusses the inspection of the grille tape on Kyle Busch's No. 18 Toyota at Richmond Raceway.

NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition Scott Miller talked with SiriusXM NASCAR about the fine line between hard racing and lack of respect for competitors.

NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition Scott Miller talked with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio about the on-track incident between Kevin Harvick and Chase Elliott at the Charlotte Roval.

Kyle Larson joins SiriusXM NASCAR Radio's Dave Moody to discuss the contact between himself and Christopher Bell and that Bell won't take his calls.

Matt DiBenedetto talks to SiriusXM NASCAR Radio to voice his frustration about being out of the No. 21 car for 2022.

NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition Scott Miller addresses the Next Gen car's testing and rumors surrounding the results on SiriusXM.

Team Penske's Todd Gordon, crew chief for Ryan Blaney, has announced he will retire from atop the pit box following the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season.

NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition Scott Miller details NASCAR's take on Hendrick Motorsports' recent dominance and the No. 9's lug-nut penalty following the race weekend in Nashville.

Elton Sawyer, NASCAR's Vice President of Officiating and Technical Inspection, was on SiriusXM NASCAR to discuss NASCAR's decision to wait and call a caution for an uncontrolled tire after pit stops had cycled through.

NASCAR's Senior Vice President of Competition Scott Miller talks to SiriusXM NASCAR about Joey Logano's accident at Talladega Superspeedway.

Gray Gaulding doesn't hold back when talking about wrecking Joe Graf Jr. at Martinsville Speedway in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race.

Joe Graf Jr. calls into SiriusXM NASCAR Radio to talk about his on and off-track run in with Gray Gaulding. The two fought after the Xfinity Series race at Martinsville.

NASCAR Vice President of Competition Scott Miller discussed, with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Kyle Busch's spin in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Senior Vice President of Competition Scott Miller explains on SiriusXM why NASCAR doesn't use local yellows in its road-course events.

Team Penske crew chief Paul Wolfe calls into SiriusXM NASCAR Radio to talk about the upcoming year with his new driver, Joey Logano.

Chad Knaus talks to SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, explaining how William Byron's confidence and mental strength should propel the 22-year-old in 2020.

Ross Chastain reacts after AdventHealth announces it will sponsor the No. 77 Spire Motorsports car in the Daytona 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in 2020.

Roger Penske discusses the shuffling of crew chiefs on all three of his teams for 2020 on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

NASCAR's Steve O'Donnell talks with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio about the non-calls on Erik Jones for the commitment box and Aric Almirola on a restart.

NASCAR's Steve O'Donnell talked with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio about the decision to call the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Sunday evening.

NASCAR's Steve O'Donnell appears on SiriusXM and says among other things that this was one of the best Coca-Cola 600s he has seen.

Scott Miller, NASCAR senior VP of competition, explains how officials tried several times to tell Brad Keselowski's spotter where the No. 2 should line up.