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Joey Logano Fined for Modified Glove in NASCAR Qualifying

Despite controversy, Logano's creative glove modification during NASCAR qualifying leads to a $10,000 fine and mixed reactions from the community.

  • Joey Logano was penalized for using a modified glove during NASCAR qualifying rounds at Daytona and Atlanta, resulting in a $10,000 fine.
  • The modification aimed to reduce drag by altering the glove's shape, sparking debate over the creativity versus legality of such tactics.
  • NASCAR's penalties focused on safety violations, emphasizing that driver equipment must not be altered from manufacturer specifications.
  • Stewart-Haas Racing faced a severe penalty for illegal parts, with two drivers losing 35 points each, highlighting NASCAR's strict enforcement.
  • The NASCAR community is divided, with some praising Logano's ingenuity and others criticizing the move as cheating.
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