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• Daniel Suarez wins emotional, rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600

At the drivers‘ meeting before Sunday‘s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition Elton Sawyer had some parting words for the NASCAR Cup Series drivers. “Let‘s put on a race Kyle would be proud of,” Sawyer said, referring to two-time series champion and certain NASCAR Hall of Famer Kyle Busch, […]...2026
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• Elton Sawyer comments on NASCAR fuel saving have Dale Earnhardt Jr. heated: ‘What the f*ck’

Ahead of the 2026 NASCAR season there’s been a fierce debate over fuel saving at superspeedways. Many fans aren’t thrilled with the current situation, which often sees drivers running half-throttle at the superspeedways to ensure they don’t have to go to pit road as often....2026
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• Elton Sawyer, NASCAR Have Decision to Make on Clash Format
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Mother Nature appears ready to throw a full-body block on NASCAR’s plans this weekend at Bowman Gray Stadium, with the latest weather models hinting at snow, cold and general Piedmont mischief aimed squarely at the Clash....2026
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• Elton Sawyer is NASCAR Fans’ Horsepower Hero
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — If NASCAR’s recent momentum has a pulse, Elton Sawyer is one of the people making sure it beats louder. Sawyer, NASCAR’s senior vice president of competition, has spent the past year doing something fans have begged the sport to do for a decade: listen — and then act....2026
• NASCAR 'will not tolerate' Sam Mayer crashing Jeb Burton after Martinsville

It seems very likely that Sam Mayer’s season will have ended a week early due to his retaliatory intentional crash of Jeb Burton after the checkered flag on Saturday following the Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway. NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition Elton Sawyer addressed the incident during a Tuesday morning appearance on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.“We’ll meet ...Keep reading...2025
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• NASCAR officials examining Sam Mayer's actions following Xfinity race at Martinsville

Elton Sawyer, NASCAR senior vice president of competition, said Tuesday morning that series officials will further examine Sam Mayer wrecking Jeb Burton after the checkered flag in last weekend‘s Xfinity race at Martinsville Speedway. “Having (that) type of incident after the checkered flag, it‘s just not something we‘re going to tolerate,” Sawyer said Tuesday morning […]...2025
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• NASCAR 'will not tolerate' Sam Mayer crashing Jeb Burton after Martinsville
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• NASCAR’s Elton Sawyer reveals likelihood of Austin Hill penalty after incident with Michael McDowell at Watkins Glen

Elton Sawyer, NASCAR‘s senior vice president of competition, said Tuesday they “don’t see anything at this time” to suggest that Austin Hill will be penalized for wrecking Michael McDowell in this past Saturday’s Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen International....2025
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• NASCAR VP Elton Sawyer explains decision to suspend Austin Hill

NASCAR announced a one-race suspension for Austin Hill for Saturday’s HyVee Perks 250 Xfinity Series race at Iowa Speedway. Hill’s punishment came after...2025
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• NASCAR’s Elton Sawyer explains Chase Elliott pit road penalty at Homestead

On Lap 169 of Sunday’s race at Homestead, NASCAR assessed a penalty to Chase Elliott for not entering pit road in a single-file line. Elliott and crew chief Alan Gustafson argued the penalty with NASCAR, but to no avail....2025
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• Elton Sawyer reacts to Ryan Preece Daytona crash, explains NASCAR response

Elton Sawyer, NASCAR’s senior vice president of competition, is looking into the violent wreck involving Ryan Preece at the Daytona 500. On SiriusXM NASCAR Radio this week, Sawyer said NASCAR has begun taking a second look at the Preece car as it went airborne at Daytona for the second time in three years....2025
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• Elton Sawyer: NASCAR considered suspending drivers for Martinsville race manipulation

In the wake of a stiff penalty from NASCAR to the teams of Austin Dillon, Ross Chastain and Bubba Wallace stemming from the finish to Sunday’s race at Martinsville, NASCAR made it clear that driver suspensions could follow in the future....2024
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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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"— If NASCAR’s recent momentum has a pulse, Elton Sawyer is one of the people making sure it beats louder."

2025
"NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition Elton Sawyer addressed the incident during a Tuesday morning appearance on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio."

2024
"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."

2023
"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 warns NASCAR Cup drivers to avoid talking about points, playoff position ahead of Martinsville

Ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race at Martinsville, Elton Sawyer has officially put drivers and teams on notice. At the drivers meeting, the Senior VP of Competition reminded everyone of what they should be discussing on the radio....2025
• Denny Hamlin puts NASCAR leadership on blast for made-up stats

NASCAR senior vice president of competition Elton Sawyer appears on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio every Tuesday, recapping the biggest topics from the previous weekend’s race....2025
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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 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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• 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 is NASCAR Fans’ Horsepower Hero
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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

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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• Daniel Suarez wins emotional, rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600
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• NASCAR 'will not tolerate' Sam Mayer crashing Jeb Burton after Martinsville
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• NASCAR officials examining Sam Mayer's actions following Xfinity race at Martinsville
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• Elton Sawyer warns NASCAR Cup drivers to avoid talking about points, playoff position ahead of Martinsville
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• NASCAR, Elton Sawyer Owe Fans Integrity at Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Here we are again. It’s short track playoff time at Martinsville Speedway — trucks, Xfinity, Cup all stacked in one last-ditch hurrah before the Championship 4 in Phoenix....2025
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• Elton Sawyer Assures Fans: NASCAR Committed to Refining Next Gen Car Amid Growing Road Course Concerns
After the Watkins Glen race, NASCAR's next-gen car is yet again in question. But recently, Elton Sawyer has given some assurance on the matter....2025
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• NASCAR’s Elton Sawyer reveals likelihood of Austin Hill penalty after incident with Michael McDowell at Watkins Glen
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• NASCAR makes restart zone change for Watkins Glen

NASCAR has made a change ahead of the trip to Watkins Glen International. The sanctioning body has moved the restart zone for all three national series races. According to SVP of Competition Elton Sawyer, the restart zone will now move to the entrance of Turn 7, which sets up the race to the checkered flag. […]...2025
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• NASCAR VP Elton Sawyer explains decision to suspend Austin Hill
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• Elton Sawyer issues warning to NASCAR Cup Series drivers ahead of green flag at Michigan

Before the start of today’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan, Elton Sawyer made sure to issue a warning to the drivers. In the Truck Series race, there were some restarts that did not go according to plan....2025
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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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