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• Elton Sawyer addresses potential Chris Buescher penalty for run-in with Todd Gilliland after Darlington

A NASCAR insider explained why Chris Buescher didn’t get penalized for an incident with him and Todd Gilliland during the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway....2024
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• Elton Sawyer touts success of paving Daytona backstretch: ‘Was a benefit’ in limiting crashes

NASCAR made a major change to Daytona International Speedway this season, paving the apron on the backstretch in hopes of limiting violent crashes. Elton...2024
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• Elton Sawyer remarks on Joey Logano penalty: ‘He knows better’

Following the NASCAR race at Richmond last Sunday, Joey Logano made a poor decision to go on pit road and burn his tires at Austin Dillon’s pit box. The big issue, his wrecked race car was within feet of Dillon’s family and friends, including small children....2024
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• Elton Sawyer speaks on right-rear hooks in retaliation and suspensions in racing today | NASCAR on FOX

Right-rear hooks in retaliation have resulted in recent suspensions. Austin Dillon hit Denny Hamlin in the right rear on the way to the finish Sunday (not in retaliation). NASCAR’s Elton Sawyer on why no suspension in this case....2024
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• Elton Sawyer on why NASCAR allowed Austin DIllon to keep win while deciding to revoke his automatic playoff berth | NASCAR on FOX

NASCAR’s Elton Sawyer on why NASCAR allowed Austin DIllon to keep the Richmond win while deciding to revoke his automatic playoff berth....2024
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• 'This crossed the line' – NASCAR SVP, Elton Sawyer on revoking Austin Dillon's playoff eligibility | NASCAR on FOX

"This crossed the line" – NASCAR SVP of Competition, Elton Sawyer on why he revoked Austin Dillon's playoff eligibility....2024
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• Elton Sawyer addresses potential Chris Buescher penalty for run-in with Todd Gilliland after Darlington
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• Elton Sawyer touts success of paving Daytona backstretch: ‘Was a benefit’ in limiting crashes
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• Elton Sawyer remarks on Joey Logano penalty: ‘He knows better’
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• Elton Sawyer speaks on right-rear hooks in retaliation and suspensions in racing today | NASCAR on FOX
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• Elton Sawyer explains unprecedented NASCAR penalty for Austin Dillon after Richmond

NASCAR handed down penalties for Austin Dillon and his crew on Wednesday. Stiff ones, at that. Dillon cannot use his controversial win at Richmond to secure playoff eligibility because he violated a clause in the rulebook that states drivers cannot drive in a way that is detrimental to the sport....2024
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• NASCAR's Elton Sawyer on Corey LaJoie not receiving a penalty | NASCAR on FOX

In talking to media primarily about the Richmond tire plans, NASCAR Senior VP of Competition Elton Sawyer says they plan to let the guys race in the instance of Corey LaJoie-Kyle Busch at Pocono (and no penalty to LaJoie)....2024
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• Elton Sawyer details why Kyle Larson didn’t receive points penalty for missing Coke 600 at Charlotte

NASCAR didn’t hand down a points penalty to Kyle Larson after he missed the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway last month. Speaking with the media...2024
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• Elton Sawyer responds to lack of Kyle Busch penalty in Ricky Stenhouse Jr. fight amid NASCAR criticism

Following the fight between Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. at North Wilkesboro Speedway, only one driver had fines. In fact, NASCAR felt they had to hand out multiple penalties for the fight, but they were one-sided....2024
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• NASCAR’s Elton Sawyer says Joey Logano could face further NASCAR punishment for illegal glove

NASCAR senior vice president of competition Elton Sawyer said Tuesday that an additional penalty could be coming to Joey Logano and the Team Penske No....2024
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• NASCAR VP of Competition Elton Sawyer speaks out about Ryan Preece’s Daytona Crash

NASCAR Vice President of Competition Elton Sawyer spoke about regarding the terrifying crash Ryan Preece suffered at Daytona last weekend. With just five laps remaining in the race, Preece spun out and barrel-rolled through the infield on the backstretch....2023
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"Elton Sawyer on the possible penalties Austin Dillon could face after turning Joey Logano and making contact with Denny Hamlin in the final lap at the Cook Out 400."

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"Elton Sawyer brings something different to his new role as NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition."

2019
"Richmond will host the first night race of the 2019 season and NASCAR's Elton Sawyer says short-track racing is a key part of the sport's DNA."

2016
"NASCAR vice president of officiating technical inspection Elton Sawyer said Cope picked up a right-front vibration that apparently came from hitting a […]"

2015
"NASCAR announced Monday Chad Little has moved to a inspection/officiating role for the 2015 season, while Elton Sawyer has been named managing director of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series."

• Elton Sawyer speaks on right-rear hooks in retaliation and suspensions in racing today | NASCAR on FOX
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• Elton Sawyer addresses potential for full repave by NASCAR at Iowa Speedway
Iowa Speedway underwent a partial repave in preparation for hosting its first-ever NASCAR Cup Series race this past Sunday, and the results were well received....2024
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• Elton Sawyer details why Kyle Larson didn’t receive points penalty for missing Coke 600 at Charlotte
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• Elton Sawyer fires up Dale Earnhardt Jr. with testing results, making North Wilkesboro All-Star Race a must see event

NASCAR’s Senior VP of Competition, Elton Sawyer, joined The Dale Jr Download this week, where he shed some light on the tires that’ll be used for the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro....2024
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• NASCAR will examine fuel-saving strategy from Daytona 500

NASCAR is taking a “much deeper dive” into the fuel-saving strategy Cup teams employed during Monday‘s Daytona 500, which saw drivers racing at close to half-throttle at some points. Elton Sawyer, senior vice president of competition for NASCAR, made the comments Tuesday morning on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. “Ultimately, we want to drop the green flag […]...2024
• Chase Briscoe penalized following inspection at NASCAR R&D Center UPDATE

UPDATE: According to Elton Sawyer of NASCAR said the penalty was the result of a counterfeit NACA duct to the engine panel. That is a single source part. Stewart-Haas Racing‘s Greg Zipadelli says, “We had a quality control lapse and a part that never should‘ve been on a car going to the racetrack ended up […]...2023
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• Elton Sawyer remarks on Joey Logano penalty: ‘He knows better’
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• NASCAR’s Elton Sawyer confirms why NASCAR won’t penalize Kyle Larson for son Owen climbing on car

A beautiful moment happened after Kyle Larson captured the checkered flag in Las Vegas, as his son Owen joined him to celebrate. Larson’s son climbed on top of his car, and inside his car to share in his father’s joy following his first win of the season, driving home the fact that NASCAR is certainly a family sport....2024
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• NASCAR exec explains why Brad Keselowski wasn’t punished for driving in circles during red flag

NASCAR VP of Competition Elton Sawyer provided some context into why Brad Keselowski wasn’t penalized for a hilarious moment during Saturday’s showdown at Daytona....2023
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• Elton Sawyer brings new element to role as NASCAR’s head of competition

Elton Sawyer brings something different to his new role as NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition. Bob Pockrass explains....2023
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• NASCAR announces decision on Ross Chastain, Noah Gragson fight
NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition Elton Sawyer announced that there will be no penalties after Sunday’s altercation between Noah Gragson and Ross Chastain. Trackhouse Racing Team’s Ross Chastain has been known to never give an inch when it comes to competing for positions in NASCAR Cup Series races, even to the point where he […] NASCAR announces decision on Ross Chasta...2023
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• Elton Sawyer on possible penalties for Austin Dillon after final lap at Cook Out 400 | NASCAR on FOX

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• Denny Hamlin throws not-so-subtle shade at NASCAR
Denny Hamlin responded to a quote from senior Vice President of competition of NASCAR, Elton Sawyer, regarding aggressive driving. A few weeks ago, Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin admitted on his Actions Detrimental podcast that he intentionally ruined the race of Trackhouse Racing Team’s Ross Chastain at Phoenix Raceway, sending him into the wall in overtime of […] Den...2023
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• NASCAR moves Chad Little to inspection role, Elton Sawyer to lead Truck Series
NASCAR announced Monday Chad Little has moved to a inspection/officiating role for the 2015 season, while Elton Sawyer has been named managing director of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. ...2015
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• Elton Sawyer speaks on right-rear hooks in retaliation and suspensions in racing today | NASCAR on FOX
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• Elton Sawyer on why NASCAR allowed Austin DIllon to keep win while deciding to revoke his automatic playoff berth | NASCAR on FOX
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• 'This crossed the line' – NASCAR SVP, Elton Sawyer on revoking Austin Dillon's playoff eligibility | NASCAR on FOX
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• Elton Sawyer remarks on Joey Logano penalty: ‘He knows better’
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• Elton Sawyer on why NASCAR allowed Austin DIllon to keep win while deciding to revoke his automatic playoff berth | NASCAR on FOX
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• 'This crossed the line' – NASCAR SVP, Elton Sawyer on revoking Austin Dillon's playoff eligibility | NASCAR on FOX
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• Elton Sawyer explains unprecedented NASCAR penalty for Austin Dillon after Richmond
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• NASCAR says last lap caution at Indianapolis was the correct call

NASCAR senior vice president of competition Elton Sawyer stands by the timing of the caution that ended Sunday‘s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway while reiterating the tower likes to give a driver time to pull away from an accident scene before making the call. “Now we‘ve had the opportunity of 24, 48 hours to digest […]...2024
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• Elton Sawyer stands by NASCAR restart decision call involving Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson

Elton Sawyer, NASCAR senior vice president of competition, said Tuesday the sanctioning body made the “right decision” in letting the first overtime restart continue during Sunday’s Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway as race-leader Brad Keselowski ran out of fuel coming to green....2024
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• NASCAR's Elton Sawyer on Corey LaJoie not receiving a penalty | NASCAR on FOX
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• NASCAR's Elton Sawyer on why Bubba Wallace received a fine for post-race contact and not Chase Elliott

Why did Bubba Wallace get fined for his postrace contact with Alex Bowman at Chicago while Chase Elliott did not get fined for less egregious and much lighter (if any) contact with Daniel Suarez? NASCAR’s Elton Sawyer explains......2024
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• Corey LaJoie will not be penalized for contact with Kyle Busch at Pocono

NASCAR plans to talk with Corey LaJoie but will not penalize him for his contact with Kyle Busch during last weekend‘s Cup race at Pocono Raceway. Elton Sawyer, NASCAR senior vice president of competition, said Tuesday that series officials viewed the contact as a racing incident. “We‘re in-race,” Sawyer said when asked by NBC Sports […]...2024
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• NASCAR VP Elton Sawyer explains decision to use option tire at Richmond Raceway

NASCAR drivers can use an option tire when they take the track at Richmond on Aug. 11 for one of the last Cup Series races of the regular season. While appearing on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, NASCAR’s senior vice president of completion Elton Sawyer explained the decision to use the option tire, which started at the All-Star Race....2024
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• NASCAR says there will be “consequences” following Jennifer Jo Cobb’s walk onto track
Following an early race crash, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Jennifer Jo Cobb stepped onto the track at Dover. Cobb’s actions were to show displeasure with the No. 19 of race winner Tyler Reddick, however are no longer allowed following a rule change last year. Following the death of Sprint car driver Kevin Ward a new rule was implemented barring drivers from stepping onto the racing su...2015
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