Austin Cindric's $50K penalty has become a hot topic in NASCAR's ongoing debate over regulations, now drawing reactions from Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin.

Kyle Busch has called on NASCAR to change its rules after Austin Cindric received a penalty for a rear-right hook on Ty Dillon last weekend.

Following NASCAR’s 2025 edition of the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) race, the Austin Cindric penalty remains a hot topic in the racing world. Kyle Busch once again grabbed the mic, and in true “Rowdy” fashion,

The NASCAR Cup Series garage is slowly reacting to the 50-point, $50,000 penalty Austin Cindric received, including Kyle Busch. Not every driver sees eye-to-eye on the matter. Busch believes Cindric got off lightly.

Some guys get off based off who their last name is,” former NASCAR champion Kyle Busch said. The NASCAR world have been in a heated debate about officials decision to not suspend Austin Cindric after a hooked shot at Ty Dillion’s No.