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Denny Hamlin, who was fined by NASCAR officials for a statement they deemed to be an action detrimental to the sport (under Section 12-1) said that he would not appeal the fine.
On the other hand he said that he's still refusing to pay the fine.
After the Sprint Cup race in Phoenix Hamlin, who drove his JGR Toyota to third place, said “We learned a lot. I don't want to be the pessimist, but it did not race as good as our generation five cars. This is more like what the generation five was at the beginning. The teams hadn't figured out how to get the aero balance right. Right now, you just run single-file and you cannot get around the guy in front of you.”
NASCAR officials fined Hamlin $25,000 for that statement.
NASCAR Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton told journalists at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, on March 7th, "we give them quite a bit of latitude," he said. "You can't slam the racing. You can't slam the product. That's where it crosses the line.”
Denny Hamlin said he wouldn't pay the fine and may have considered appealing it.
Late Thursday afternoon Hamlin tweeted:
“After a lot of thought I have decided not to appeal the fine NASCAR has issued. Dragging myself, my team and NASCAR through the mud for the next 2 weeks would not be good for anyone. I firmly believe I am in the right on this issue and will stand behind my decision not to pay. I understand NASCAR will do what they feel is necessary based on my decision. Thanks to all of my fans and peers who have supported me in this decision. I look forward to putting it to rest.”
NASCAR issued the following statement:
“NASCAR announced today that the $25,000 fine assessed to driver Denny Hamlin on March 7 will be settled per Section 12-3 of the 2013 NASCAR rule book after being informed by Hamlin that he will not appeal the penalty. Hamlin was fined after the sanctioning body determined he had violated Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing). NASCAR considers this matter closed.”
Section 12-3 states "Unpaid fines ... may be collected by NASCAR by deducting amount from ... purse or point fund earnings."
This means that Hamlin's fine will be taken out of future earnings. There will be no further penalty for this matter as set forth in NASCAR's statement.
On the other hand he said that he's still refusing to pay the fine.
After the Sprint Cup race in Phoenix Hamlin, who drove his JGR Toyota to third place, said “We learned a lot. I don't want to be the pessimist, but it did not race as good as our generation five cars. This is more like what the generation five was at the beginning. The teams hadn't figured out how to get the aero balance right. Right now, you just run single-file and you cannot get around the guy in front of you.”
NASCAR officials fined Hamlin $25,000 for that statement.
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| Denny Hamlin, Toyota Camry (Photo: Getty Images/NASCAR) |
NASCAR Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton told journalists at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, on March 7th, "we give them quite a bit of latitude," he said. "You can't slam the racing. You can't slam the product. That's where it crosses the line.”
Denny Hamlin said he wouldn't pay the fine and may have considered appealing it.
Late Thursday afternoon Hamlin tweeted:
“After a lot of thought I have decided not to appeal the fine NASCAR has issued. Dragging myself, my team and NASCAR through the mud for the next 2 weeks would not be good for anyone. I firmly believe I am in the right on this issue and will stand behind my decision not to pay. I understand NASCAR will do what they feel is necessary based on my decision. Thanks to all of my fans and peers who have supported me in this decision. I look forward to putting it to rest.”
NASCAR issued the following statement:
“NASCAR announced today that the $25,000 fine assessed to driver Denny Hamlin on March 7 will be settled per Section 12-3 of the 2013 NASCAR rule book after being informed by Hamlin that he will not appeal the penalty. Hamlin was fined after the sanctioning body determined he had violated Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing). NASCAR considers this matter closed.”
Section 12-3 states "Unpaid fines ... may be collected by NASCAR by deducting amount from ... purse or point fund earnings."
This means that Hamlin's fine will be taken out of future earnings. There will be no further penalty for this matter as set forth in NASCAR's statement.