Dale Jr. Disapproves Race Fixing Allegations by Christopher Bell, urging caution in accusations and defending NASCAR's competitive strategies.

This has been one of the hardest things I have had to go through as a race car driver,” Bell said. “I believe cheated is the right word."

Instead, the Chevys of Austin Dillon and Ross Chastain put themselves in a double-file formation behind Byron, effectively serving as a blockade to prevent any cars from passing the No. 24 car. NASCAR reviewed the radio communications and ruled that their actions were worthy a penalty that was handed out by NASCAR on Tuesday (Nov. 5).