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NASCAR has penalized Sammy Smith, Taylor Gray, and Jeb Burton after Saturday’s Xfinity Series race at Martinsville, which attracted huge criticism from the sport’s veterans. Smith has been slapped with a reduction of 50 points for crashing into Gray in the last lap of the race, in addition to a massive fine of $25,000.
The Xfinity race saw a lot of chaos that will be remembered for a long time. However, the final lap incident was the highlight when Smith rear-ended race leader Gray in the last corner, compromising their positions. Austin Hill capitalized on the clash by finding a gap on the inside and went on to secure victory.
The incident involving Smith and Gray triggered a chain reaction, causing several cars to crash. Now, NASCAR has levied a penalty on Smith, Gray, and Burton. Fox Sports’ Bob Pockrass posted on X:
Sammy Smith, driver of the #8 Allstate Peterbilt Group Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Hard Rock Bet 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 22, 2025 in Homestead, Florida. Sammy Smith, driver of the #8 Allstate Peterbilt Group Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Hard Rock Bet 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 22, 2025 in Homestead, Florida. James Gilbert/Getty Images